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Plant-Breeding 



EXERCISE 9 

 Study of the Morphology of Different Kinds of Flowers 



Object. To acquaint the student with floral parts and their 

 functions. To determine the proper condition of the buds and 

 flowers for emasculation, crossing, etc. 



Material. Buds and flowers of various kinds and in different 

 stages of development; microscope or hand lens; set of dis- 

 secting instruments. The material should represent different 

 natural families or orders. 



Have the students make careful drawings of the floral organs, 

 of various types of flowers. Take special care to distinguish 

 the stamens and pistils. 



The following outline by Dr. M. J. Dorsey may be found 

 helpful in this exercise : 



