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 Rh the flower, as in the Poppy, Anemone, &c. The plants of this fine and numerous Class are very distinct in nature, as well as character, from those of the Icosandria.

14. . Stamens 2 long and 2 short. Here proportion comes to our assistance. This is a natural Class, and contains most of the labiate, ringent or personate flowers, as the Dead-nettle, Snap-dragon, Fox-glove, &c.

15. . Stamens 4 long and 2 short. A very natural Class, comprehending all the Cruciform flowers, as the Wall-flower, Stock, Radish, Mustard, &c. Cleome only does not properly belong to the rest.

16. . Stamens united by their filaments, more or less extensively, into one tube, as the Mallow tribe, in which such union is very remarkable, and the Geranium family, in which it is less evident.

17. . Stamens united into 2