wt ENDOGENS OR MONOCOTYLEDONS, 
CLASS I.—ENDOGENS OR MONOCOTYLEDONS. 
A. OVARY SUPERIOR (Perianth not adherent). 
Pistila 8 to many distinct or united carpels: flowers in whorls........- Alismacess, 
Pistil 3-carpeled, ovary 3-celled, or at least 3-sided........... 0 ...-. sees Liliacess, 
Pistil 2-celled: red flowers in an umbel.........-.e scene eeee reese eeeccee Clintonia, 
small perianth 4-parted: stamens 4................+- Maianthemum, 
B. OVARY INFERIOR (Perianth adherent). 
Flowers irregular: anthers 1 or 2 on the pistil.................0000-- Orchidacess, 
Flowers regular: anthers 3, extrorse...............000e08 avisaweaamintys Iridaceas, 
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