
4 A CHAPTER TO sTuUpy, 
An Umbel is like acorymb, only the pedicels branch from 
the same central point, suggesting the ribs of an umbrella. It 
may be simple, or compound. (Fic. 9.) 
A Cyme is a flat-topped inflorescence, differing from an 
umbel in that its innermost flowers are the first to open. (Fic. 
10.) 
A Complete flower is one that is provided with the esse 
organs of reproduction, the STAMENs and PisTIL; and the pro- 
tecting organs, the CALYx and coroLLa. As an example of a 
complete or typical flower we may take the one illustrated in 
Fic, 11 and. 72; 

FIG. 13. 
The Calyx is the lower, outer set of leaves at the base of 
the flower that rests upon the receptacle, or end of the flower- 
stalk, It is usually green, but not always. At times we find it 
brilliantly coloured and conspicuous. (See Fic. 12.) 
The Sepals are the leaves of the calyx when it is divided to 
the base. 
The Calyx is GAMOSEPALOUS when the sepals are wholly or 
ed grown together. 
The Corolla is the next inner and upper set of leaves. It 
is the alluring part of the flower, and attracts the bees and but- 
terflies to its whereabouts that its pollen may be carried through 
their agency. (Fic. 12.) 
The Petals are the leaves of the corolla when it is cee 
to the base. . 
The Corolla is said to be GAMOPETALOUS when the petals 
are wholly or partly grown together, 

