Pl. X!V. Type of Wall Cases, Department of Botany. 



The wall cases in the Department of Botany are constructed of red birch, 

 finished in the natural. They consist of two parts: the upper or display portion, 

 12 feet by 5 feet 5 inches, 9 inches deep inside; and the base or storage portion, 

 21.5 inches high and 12 inches deep. The sashes, carrying heavy plate glass, are 

 screwed into place over a beading. In the storage base are kept duplicate speci- 

 mens of the contents of each case for reference and handling. 



