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Ch. IT] DIFFERENT PARTS OF FLOWERS. 15 
31. In the centre of the lily 
1s the pistil; this consists of 
three parts, the stigma, (see 
Fig. 2. d) the style, (e) and 
the germ, (f). 
32. The end of the flower 
stem, where the petals of the 
flower are inserted, is called 
the receptacle ; you may see 
it at Fig. 2. g. 
33. In most flowers you will 
observe the corolla standing 
in a little green cup; this is 
called the calyx.* The lily 
has no calyx, but the rose and 
the pink have. 
34. I have now told you of 
Jive parts of a flower: 
1. Calyx—the cup ; surrounding the corolla. 
2. Corolla—the blossom ; the parts are called petals. 
3. Stamens—enclosed by the corolla ; the parts are the fila- 
ments and anther. 
4. Pistil—standing in the centre; the parts are the germ, 
style, and stigma. 
5. Receptacle—bearing the other parts of the flower. 
35. Besides these, there are two other parts, which are con- 
ge as belonging to the flower: viz. the pericarp and the 
seed. 
* The word calyx signifies a cup. 
31. Describe the pistil and its parts. 
32. What is the receptacle ? Near 
33. What is the calyx ? oo 
34, Name the five parts of a flower which have been mention 
35. What two other parts belong to the flower ? ' 
