The hindoo flower trick

Puzzle

Here is an illustration of the famous Hindoo Flower-trick. The fakir plants a seed in the hat and a beautiful flower at once appears; then he asks you to take the seven pieces and arrange them so as to form a Greek cross.

Answer

The Hindoo puzzle forms the
cross as follows:

References

• Loyd, Sam [1914]. in Loyd, Sam, Jr.: Sam Loyd's Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles Tricks and Conundrums (in English). New York: Lamb Publishing company, page 32.