FROZEN FLOWERS FOR THE QUEEN.
A fine collection of blue and white water lilies (Nymphea gigantea) has been sent by a leading florist in Sydney, throngh Sir Saul Samuel, the Agent-General, for pre--Bent,at.on to her Majesty the Queen. The lilies were frozen in ice, and received as long ago as August last by the Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company (Limited), being stored at Nelson's wharf until Tuesday, when they were delivered at Windsor. In spite of the length of time tho flowers were in perfect condition, and, seen through the transparent ice, were very attractive.
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Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9314, 15 January 1896, Page 5
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95FROZEN FLOWERS FOR THE QUEEN. Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9314, 15 January 1896, Page 5
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