20 OF THE SEED. 
the Geranium, the pistil consists of five parts, called 
ovaries, from which proceeds a column composed of 
five styles, ending in five points, the stigmas. So that 
each part consists of an ovary, which is a hollow organ, 
a style, or continuation of the ovary, and a stigma or 
end of the style. In the Mallow, the pistil is the 
central part composed of eight, ten, twelve parts or 
ovaries, from which the united styles arise, ending in 
as many stigmas as there are ovaries below in the 
pistil. In Crowsfoot or Buttercup, the pistil consists of 
several ovaries placed upon a conical elevation, and 
separate from each other. The following then are the 
principal parts of the flower :— 
Ist. The Calyx or flower-cup ; its parts when sepa- 
rate are called Sepals. 
2nd. The Corolla, which when divided, consists of 
parts called Petals. 
8rd. The Stamens, of variable number, each com- 
posed of a £%lament, or thread-like part supporting a 
box or case, called an Anther, which opens and 
discharges pollen. 
4th. The Pistil, which consists of one or more 
Carpels ; each carpel being composed of an Ovary or 
hollow part containing Ovwles or unripe seeds, a Style, 
or narrow portion, and a Stigma, or fine end of the 
Style. The ovules, when examined with a glass, will 
be seen to be fixed by small short threads or cords to 
the parts from which they grow. 
OF THE SEED, 
18. At a former place (par. 2. 3.) the principal parts 
