Aidjrom the Butterfly 



This picture shows the hulterfly at work on the Prince's 

 F'eather or Cockscomb flower. The butterfly plays by no means so 

 important a part as the bee in plant fertilization, yet it constantly trans- 

 ports pollen, and there are many types oj tubular flowers that 

 depend entirely on butterflies or moths Jor cross-Jertili- 

 zation. We think oj the butterfly as leading an 

 absolutely aimless life, but it is a very use- 

 Jul citizen in the flower garden. 



