Some Flowering Plants (1950)

A British Instructional Film Secrets of Nature Some Flowering Plants (Monocotyledons) Various shots of palm trees swaying in the wind. Tulip field. Medium shot of children walking through tulips. Wheat field. Closeup of wheat. Closeup of workers in Maize field. Pile of corn. Sugar cane field, closeup of workers chopping crops. Various shots of Monocotyledons. Germination of maize plumule erect, lance like. Various shots of maize germinating. Roots maize and iris Various shots of roots. Underground part of an iris, showing growth in lapsed time photography. Leaves Maize, Iris, Gladiolus Long narrow veins from tip to base. Maize leaves fluttering in the wind. Iris growing lancelike, upwards. Grasses Maize Stamens exposed wind pollenated Various timelapsed shots of maize growing. Coloured Flowers Opening of a tulip flower. Iris opening. Various shots of flowers opening to reveal stigmas and stamens. Ends FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHA