FLOWER PETALS
Manv flower petals show astonishing carefulness in the production of colour of what is called protective varnish. The material would be described in a human workshop as costly to produce, for its manufacture sucks goodness out of the plant. T;.ke one of the commonest of our flowers, the meadow buttercup. The extreme brilliance of the inside of the petals is brought out by a yellow varnish which reflects light, attracts insects, and prevents the petal from being burned by too much heat and light. Here, in this little Bay, Full of tumultuous life and great repose. Where, twice a day, The purposeless, glad ocean comes and goes. Under high cliffs, and far from the huge town, I sit me down. For want of me the world’s course will not fail: When all its work is done the ho shall rot: The truth is great, and shall prevail When none cares whether it prevail or not. —COVENTRY PATMORE.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 113, 3 August 1927, Page 11
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159FLOWER PETALS Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 113, 3 August 1927, Page 11
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