Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1876 [PAGE 201]

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Forest Tree Plantation.

1875. 1876.

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T o t a l c'st f r ' m b e g ' n g

G R E E N HOUSE.

From the report on file concerning the moving of the green house, it is seen that an estimate of $1,000 would be required to place it as it now is on the grounds near the new building. But for our purpose the structure can be very greatly improved at no great additional expense. We need a portion higher than the present roof for large size plants, some of which have been growing' from our beginning, and are yearly becomirg more valuable, and a portion with low roof for propagation. Attached to the green house a botanical laboratory is also very greatly needed. It is impossible to do such practical work as the times demand in teaching and in original investigations upon plants and their physiology without an appropriate place to work. I therefore beg leave to ask that steps be taken to secure from the State Legislature the required amount. Without having fully matured plans, and without estimates by skilled workmen, I venture to name $4,000 for the buildings and equipments. This contemplates a plain structure of brick, one story high, and the use of the green house material on hand, the required tables and apparatus for cultures, dissections, analysis, etc. An ornamental building would cost more according to the plans adopted. T. J. BURRILL, Prof. Botany and Horticulture. UNIVERSITY FARM. To DR. J. M. GREGORY, Regent Blinois Industrial University : I herewith present a summary of operations of the farm since the last quarterly report. The account stands as follows: By cash sales ...$2,842 04 By credit Horticultural Department 361 80 By credit other departments 106 63 Total sales and credits for three months To cash expenses To Illinois Central, freight To department charges (Mechanical) Total expenses and charges Three months balance $3,310 47 $1,722 74 101 72 22 12 $1,846 58 1,463 89 $3,310 47

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