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MAT, 1865.— .31 Days. 



Phases of the Moon.— First Quarter, 2ad, 4h. 4m. after. ; Full, 10th, Sh. 23ra. 

 after. ; Last Quarter, 18th, 6h. 39m. morn. ; New, 24th, lOh. 49m. after. 



Averages foe the Month. — Bar. 29-934. Therm, max. 64°, min. 42', mean 

 53". Eain, T9 inches. Prevailing winds N., K"W., and N.E. Sharp night-frosts 

 to be expected whenever the wind veers towards E. Great increase in the sun- 

 heat this month. 



Peobable Weatheb poe Mat, 1865.— The excessive heat and brilliant weather 

 of the past month was not distinctly promised in the previous forecast ; yet it was a 

 good forecast, and defective only in regard to the rains, which occurred in the middle 

 of the month, and which were unaccompanied with gales or frosts. Next month, 

 much rain and some cold weather. From the 1st to the lOtli ungenial and 

 changeable, with heavy rains ; thence to the 18th generally fine, with wind easterly ; 

 19th to end warm, wind mostly from S.W. to W., and showers frequent. 



Exhibitions during Mat, 1865. — 10th, Weymouth and Dorset ; 13th, Koyal 

 Horticultural Show of Orchids ; 20th, Crystal Palace, Flowers and Fruit ; 24th, the 

 Royal Botanic Society, First Grand Show"; 31st, United Horticultural Society, First 

 Summer Show. 



