VICTORIA REGIA RANDII. 

 In order to see a flower of a Victoria at its best in all its different stages, it is necessary to watch it very closely, and as it is a night- 

 blooming plant the advantage of having it where an electric light is handy, is at once apparent. The flower on first opening 

 is indeed most beautiful and its strong aroma is then most perceptible, but a continual changing of form and coloris ever tak- 

 ing place. The above picture was photographed by flash-light and is a faithful represention of a flower as it appears during 

 the second night. 



