The pads of the amazing Victoria regia lilies of the Amazon are so strong that men can walk on them and actually use them as bridges when erasing rivers or streams. pads b&ve upturned edges and even ordinary ones measure about 7ft in diameter.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 35, 11 February 1939, Page 12
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44Page 12 Advertisements Column 4 Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 35, 11 February 1939, Page 12
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