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Figs. I, 2, 3 and 4. Stamrns as ihev appear in a n-g^^l'T tl"^ve^. Tigs. 5 and (>. The manner in 

 which >tamens mav grow tn the stvle. Figs. 7 and 8. Type of an orchid hlossnm showing the various parts. 

 Fig^. I), 10, II, 12 and 13. \"arious tvpes of reproductive organs in the urchids, showing the consolidation of 

 the anther and pistil on the s;a]k called the column. 



