1 62 Biddulph Grange. 



ng a " geological gallery," probably unique of its kind. 

 The various strata of the earth's crust are represented, 

 as nearly as can be, by actual specimens. These are 

 placed in their proper geological succession, sloped, so 

 as to give the idea of " dip," and built into the wall, while 

 above them are placed the characteristic fossils and pro- 

 ducts of the several strata, the aggregate forming an 

 illustrated cyclopaedia of geological facts. 



Under special circumstances, scientific gentlemen are 

 admitted also to the conservatories at Knypersley, two 

 miles distant, the previous residence of Mr Bateman, 

 but now disused. Here are to be seen numbers of the 

 most rare and splendid orchids ever brought to this 

 country. Mr Bateman's great work upon the Orchi- 

 dacese of Mexico and Guatemala, of course only needs 

 an allusion, though some may not be aware that there is 

 a copy of it in the Chetham Free Library, and that 

 another forms part of the collection at the "Portico," in 

 Mosley Street. Lastly, there is the Grange itself, which 

 looks into the garden, and, like the matchless scene 

 below, owes its present form to the genius of the pro- 

 prietor.* 



From Congleton to Biddulph, it is decidedly the best 



* Free admission is given to Biddulph Grange Gardens on the 

 first Mondays in June, July, August, and September. On every 

 Wednesday and Friday visitors are admitted by the purchase of 55. 

 tickets the 55. ticket admitting five persons. The tickets are 

 obtainable at the Church House Inn, near the gates, and the money 

 all goes to a local charity. 



