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Ohap. V. 



and are thus designated, for they serve as the means 

 for the removal of the larger waxy masses from the 

 anther-cells. The tips of the caudicles are generally 

 reflexed, and in the mature flower protrude a little 



Fig. 22. 



Section and lateral view of the 

 flower, with all the sepals and 

 petals removed, except the bi- 

 sected labellum shown only in 

 outline. 

 Anther viewed on the under side, 

 showing the four caudicles with 

 the four pollen-masses beneath. 

 D. A single pollinium, viewed later- 

 ally, showing the pollen-mass 

 and caudicle. 



way out of the anther-case (see fig. A) lying on the 

 base of the upper membranous lip of the rostellum. 

 The labellum enfolds the column, making the flower 



