GAMOPETALOUS COROLLAS. 47 
part, composed of the united lamina, is the limb (Fig. 128, s)} 
the opening of the tube above is the throat. 
Fig. 125. Flower of Saponaria (Bouncing-Bet) ; petals and claws quite distinct. 
Fig. 126. Phlox; claws united, with lamine distinct. 
Fig. 127. Spigelia (Pink-root); petais still further united. 
ig. 128. Quamoclit 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 lamin are distinct. In Pink-root, only the narrow tips 
of the laminge are distinct; and in Quamoclit, the lamine 
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? What 
n Quamoclit? 
