classification of plants. It is a work that may be consulted by the old
as well as the young with great advantage, and to those who are fond of
gardening it will be of great practical use."

SPECIMEN FROM PAGE 57. THE CONVOLVULUS TRIBE.

"181. The common bind-weed of our hedges may be taken as the
representative of this very natural tribe of plants, distinguished by
their _twining habit_, and by the peculiar _plaited manner_ in which the
corolla is folded in the bud."

"182. The calyx consists of five sepals, two of which are outside the
remainder; there are five stamens, and a superior pistil, containing
three or four cells, with about two seeds in each."

QUESTIONS APPENDED AT THE FOOT.

"181. What are the marks distinguishing the convolvulus tribe?"

"182. Describe the remaining parts of the flower?"

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