Daniel Slote & Co. (New York, N.Y.) · D. Slote, New York · leaf 184
have been gathered and dried, they must be pressed. To help the student and amateur in this important work, the Authors and Publishers of the American Plant Book have devised and manufactured a Botanical Press, which, they believe, combines convenience with practical utility. The accompanying… … The outside is made of perforated or slotted Birch Board, and has a very hand- some appearance. Inside of these boards are placed thick sheets of bibulous paper, which will thoroughly extract the moisture from the plant or leaf. The whole is fastened together with strong straps which can be drawn…
