THE BIRTH OF THE PAINTED LADY BUTTERFLY. 



1 . At the end of twelve days one of the chrysalides suddenly burst open, and the butterfly appeared. 



2. A moment later it was on the stem. 



3. The butterfly immediately betian to grow in beauty— 



4. As its winfis fell from their folds. 



5. At the end of an hour the wings had dried and were under muscular control. 



