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inner surface of the cavity, and probably have not a little 

 to do with the entrance of insects into the fatal pitcher. 

 However this may be, many insects are found drowned, 

 and in all stages of decomposition, in the fluid in the 

 pitchers. Other species in the Southern States have a 

 lid-like cover which prevents the entrance of rain, and in 



Fig. 170. 



Fig. 171. 



Fig. 170.— Common Pitcher-plant (Sarraoenia purpurea), showing leaves 

 and flower ; one leaf out across so as to show the cavity. Half natural size. 



Fig. 171. — The California Pitcher-plant (Darlingtonia oalifornioa)," 

 showing leaves and a flower. About one seventh natural size. 



some species drops of nectar have been found upon the 

 outside of the pitcher, forming a trail to lure insects to 

 its edge. 



