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Larger leaves are grown by Victoria cruziana, tropical water-lily with flower buds the size of a head of lettuce, up to 4 ft. in diameter not counting upturned edge. Taking due precautions a light (100 Ib.) person may sit upon them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Apr. 17, 1933 | 4/17/1933 | See Source »

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