Aid from the Butterfly 



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

 Feather 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- 

 zalion. We think oj the butterfly as leading an 

 absolutely aimless life, but it i$ a very use- 

 ful citizen in the flower garden. 



