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and anomalous corollas. The Pea (Figs. 189 and 190) has papi- 
Fig. 187.—Caryophyllaceous corolla of the Pink. Fig. 188.—Rosaceous corolla of the Red Rese. 
lionaceous, the Aconite an anomalous, corolla. Let us dwell a 
little on the first of these shapes. 
“The first portion of the corolla,” says Rousseau, in his third 
“Letter on Botany,” “is a large and broad petal ry 
covering the others, and occupying the upper part 
of the corolla, for which reason this large pe 
has taken the name of canopy. It is also called \ 
the Standard. We must close both our eyes and 
our minds not to perceive that this petal is placed 
there as an umbrella to guard that which it covers 
from atmospheric injuries. By lifting up this Fig. 189—Papilionaceous 
canopy, you will remark, that it is jointed into 
the side pieces on each side by 
a little ear, in such a manner, 
that its position cannot be dis- 
turbed by the wind. 
“The canopy being removed, 
discovers the two lateral limbs 
to which it was attached by its Aime 
little ear pieces. You will find, 
on detaching them, that they 
are fastened still more strongly 
into the remaining part, and 
cannot be separated from it > 
Without some effort. So the Fig. 190.—Separate parts of the corolla of the Pea. 
