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Central Display House. — This house, the gift of Messrs. 

 Daniel and Murry Guggenheim, has a length of about 

 170 feet, a breadth of 47 feet, and a height of 35 feet. 

 The central portion is designed for the purpose of' giving 



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Fig. 2. Ground plan of Conservatory Range 2, so far as completed. 



lectures on botanical and horticultural subjects, the large 

 collections of living plants furnishing illustrative material. 

 This portion is provided with a cement floor about 58 

 feet long and 47 feet wide. Flower shows may also be 

 held here, the excellent light and the cool conditions 

 maintained being well adapted to this purpose. 



