The Wardian Case. 



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THE WARDIAN CASE. 



In writing of Wardian Cases, let me be understood as referring only to 

 my own. I have no general knowledge on the subject. A few years' expe- 

 rience with one, however, according to the old Latin proverb, qualifies me 

 to judge of all. 



The following sketch will give an idea of the general appearance of the 

 Case I have had in operation for three winters : — 





The best French plate glass is used, the lights of which, on front, back, 

 and top, are three feet by two, and on the ends two feet square. The 

 wooden base is black walnut, with simple but bold mouldings, and a pan- 

 elled drawer in the centre. The entire Case measures four feet six inches 

 from the floor to the top, and moves on castors, so concealed that it ap- 

 pears to stand solid on the floor. The frame in which the glass is set is 

 composed of one-inch brass pipe, oxidized so as to resemble steel in color. 



