ORGANS OF THE FLOWER. 



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LESSON XI. 



ORGANS OF THE FLOWER. 



63. To-day, we commence the study of the beautiful flower. 

 We have before us the Meadow Lily (Fig. 107), whose or- 

 gans are large and perfectly 

 distinct. Observe, in the first 

 place, that its brighter colors 

 form a striking contrast with 

 the soft green of the leaves. 

 The coloring, the structure, 



Fig. 107. Meadow Lily {lAUum Canadeneie). 



Fig. 108y,Wake-robin {TrilUnm erectum). 



Fig. 109. Stamens («, «) and pistil {f) of the Lily. 



Fig. 110. Stamens (s, s) and pistils {p) of the Trillium. 



