GAMOPETALOUS COROLLAS. 



part, composed of the united laminae, is the limb (Fig. 128,5); 

 the opening of the tube above is the throat. 



vr, 



Fig. 125. Flower of Saponaria (Bouncing-Bet) ; petals and claws quite distinct. 

 Fig. 126. Phlox; claws united, with laminae distinct. 

 Fig. 127. Spigelia (Pink-root;; petals still further united. 

 Fig. 128. Quainoclit coccinea ; petals united throughout. 



77. In the Figs. 125-128, you may see how the petals in 

 different flowers are distinct, or in various degrees united. 

 In the Bouncing-Bet, the petals, with their long claws, are 

 entirely distinct. In Phlox, the claws unite in a tube, while 

 the laminae are distinct. In Pink- root, only the narrow tips 

 of the laminae are distinct; and in Quamoclit, the laminae 

 also are wholly united. 



77. What is the condition of the petals in Pink Soapwort? What their 

 condition in Phlox? What their degree of cohesion in Pink-root? Whal 

 in Quainoclit ? 



