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1. M. ronrana L. Flowers inconspicuous. — 
Sunnyside. Spring. 
Orper 38. CHENOPODIALES. Corolla 0, 
Perigonium inferior. Stamens opposite to the 
sepals. Ovary I-celled, centrospermous. 
Stipules 0. 
Family 1. AMARANTACEZ, 
Perigonium without tube, 3-bracteate; an- 
terior bract longer than the two lateral ones. 
Style simple. 
1. Amarantus L. 
Polygamous, moncecious. Stamens distinct. 
Style short; stigmas 2 or 3. Fruita circum- 
scissile utricle.—©. 
1. A. neTRoFLExus L. Flowers green.—Cul- 
tivated grounds. Summer. 
Family 2. CHENOPODIACEZ. 
Perigonium without tube, not more than 1- 
bracteate. 
1. Chenopodium L. Pia weep. 
Bracts 0. Perigonium 5-cleft. Lobes dor- 
sally carinate. Stamens 5. Ovary 1-celled, 1- 
ovulate; stigmas 2. Fruit a depressed utyri- 
cle enclosed in the persistent perigonium. 
1. OC. aupum L. Leaves smooth, pruinose, 
rhombic, sinuate; the uppermost lanceolate, 
