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THE FLORA. 



NYMPH^E'A. Water Lily. 



Sepals 4 or 5, green outside. Petals in many rows inserted on the re- 

 ceptacle beneath the ovary. Stamens inserted above the petals. Anthers 

 slender, opening inwards, the outer filaments gradually widening and pass- 

 big into petals. Capsule ripening under water. 



V odora'ta. White Water Lily. One of the loveliest of flowers, frequent in pond 

 and sluggish streams. The root-stock is long and thick, running in the mu.i 

 where the water is from 3-10f. deep, sending up leaves and flowers to the 

 surface. Leaves 5-6' long, roundish, cleft at the base to (lie centre, where the 

 long petiole is inserted, margin entire. Petals lanceolate, H-2' long, of the 

 most delicate texture and whiteness, often tinged with purple. Filaments yel- 

 low. July. 



ORDER X. SARRACEXIACE.E The Water-pitchers 



Fig. 885. Sarracenia purpnrea, with bud, flower, and fruit 



Fig. S8C. Section of the 5-celled ovary. 



Fiff. 887. A ed (magnified), with omul] <smbiyo and large albumen. 



