PITCHER PLANT FAMILY 



and in time he dies. It is believed that the plant feeds upon his 

 juices; in short, that we have here a curious monster — a plant 

 that catches insects and feeds upon them. There are several 

 Southern species but this is the only one native to the North. 

 It is easily transferred from its wild home to the bank of the 

 water-garden and is an interesting acquisition. 



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