250 
cases. A considerable portion of one of the rvoms is given 
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moreover, like that of Kamtschatka, is represented by a large 
number of excellent photographs, many being in the form of 
transparencies hung -against the windows. The publication of a 
are at present still hidden away in cases and cabinets. The extent 
of the museum collections may be grasped from the figures given in 
the French guide book of the Garden, namely 8400 specimens for 
the dendrological, 29,400 for the carpological, 2800 for the paleonto- 
logical and 7400 for the economic collection. 
Biological Laboratory.—This adjoins the museum and is principally 
destined for the study of purely scientific or practical questions 
relating to plant life. Lately the work done there has been 
particularly concerned with problems connected with chlorophyll. 
Herbarium.—This is, as already stated, one of the most important 
departments of the establishment. As it will fortunately be moved 
very soon into the new building, it is not worth while to dwell on the 
conditions of its present home. 
The building stands in the south-west corner of the 
gardens, about 200 m. from the glasshouses and the centre 
of the Park. It is a large building of four stories with 
the transverse walls. Room is marked out for 178 cabinets 
the fo 
