THE FLOWER. 
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A Polyphyl'lotjs Perianth has its leaves entirely 
distinct and separate from each other. 
A Gtamophyl'lous Perianth has its leaves more 
or less grown together by their edges. 
In the schedule will be seen a space where the 
forms of sepals and petals should be recorded in the 
same terms used to describe leaves. 
EXERCISE XXXI. 
Stamens and Pistil . 
You must now observe the parts of the stamens 
and pistil, and learn their names. 
Parts of Stamens . 
Fh/ament. —The stem-like part of a stamen, Fig. 
162 . 
An'ther. —The thickened oblong head of a fila¬ 
ment. 
Fig. 162. 
Pol'len. —The dust, or powder, seen upon the 
anther. 
To study the stamens and pistil of flowers, select 
