Fag. 2. Reproductive structures 
of maize. 
A. Longitudinal section of 
ear of corn, showing at- 
tachment of silks to im- 
mature grains, sur- 
rounded by external 
protective sheaths 
(husks). 
B. Stamen. 
C. Male (staminate) flower. 
D. Perfect flower from tas- 
sel of pod corn 
E. Mature grain, devel- 
oped from a perfect 
flower, as shown by the 
three dried stamens 
(after E. M. East). 
F. Female (pistillate) 
flower. 
F 
