ABSTRACT
Formerly, where-ever plants were congregated beneath a glass structure, the atmosphere was invariably deteriorated, and rendered unfit for being more than transiently / inhaled; the usual method with visitors being to take a hurried view of the chief beauties within, and then retire to a more genial air. Spaces might be set apart for equestrian exercise, and for carriage drives; but the main body of the building should be arranged with the view of giving great extent and variety for those who promenade on foot. The advantages derivable from such an appropriation of the Crystal Palace would be many, and may be thus summed up. Taste would be improved by individuals becoming familiar with objects of the highest order of Art, and by viewing the more beautiful parts of Nature without its deformities.
