in the Grecian Style. 



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will be heated by hot water by 

 troughs constructed under the 

 floor, and there are also basins 

 in the floor [fig. 57.) suitable 

 for water and plants intended to 

 be stationary. 



This conservatory has been 

 erected under the immediate 

 superintendence of the proprie- 

 tor (assisted by professional 

 horticulturists of eminence), 

 who has spared neither pains nor 



expense to render it convenient, substantial, and ornamental ; 



and it is so framed together as to render it removable to any 



distance that may be required, free from the hazard of any 



damage to any part of it.* 

 In the hot water pipes 



shown in the ground plan, 



(j%.57.) the arrows showthe 



current and counter-current 



of the water. The boiler 



and principal apparatus is 



not shown ; as the proprietor 



intends taking out a patent 



for his improvements in 



heating and regulating the 



temperature of hot-houses, 



pine houses, conservatories, 



and other buildings. 



Oswestry, Feb. 23. 1829. 



I am, Sir, &c. 



Robert Roberts. 



" The arrangement of this conservatory seems to me to be 

 excellent, as uniting a higher degree of classic purity with 

 the profusion of glass required in such a building, than I 

 have met with elsewhere. I speak of the architectural arrange- 

 ments, in which light I have chiefly considered it. In this I 

 remark the skilful manner in which the four internal columns 

 have been disposed, and the way in which the ceilings, 

 belonging to the two wings, have been lighted. The effect 

 from the end of one wing, where these columns are seen in 



* This conservatory is to be disposed of, and would be an acquisition to 

 any gentleman or lady, who may be in want of such an addition to their 

 pleasure-grounds or mansion. It may be viewed at any time by applying 

 to Mr. Robert Roberts, Gas Proprietor, Oswestry, Salop. 



