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JANUARY, 1864—31 Days. 



Phases of the Moon. — Last Quarter, 2nd, 7h. 39m. morn. ; New, 9th, 7h. 46m. 

 morn.; First Quarter, 15th, llh. 6m. after.; Full, 23rd, 10k. 3m. after. 



Averages for the Month. — Bar. 29-945. Therm, max. 44°, min. 33°, mean 

 38^°. Ham 15 inches. A very uncertain month; frosts and storms frequent. 

 Prevailing winds S.W., W., and N.W. Range of temperature large. 



Probable Weather in January, 1864. — Likely to be a stormy period ; from 



the 1st to the 10th much rain, wind, and some frost ; from the 10th to the 18th much 

 snow, wind, and severe frost ; wind generally N., N.W., to ~$. N.E. From the 18th 

 to 31st almost daily changes, but generally mild, and sometimes fine ; wind S.E. to 

 S.W.S. In the north great storms between 10th and ISth. 



THE GARDEN GUIDE FOR JANUARY. 



Kitchex Garden.— Take advantage of 

 cpen weather to push on planting and ridge 

 up vacant ground to the frost During 

 frost is a good time to empty muck-pits 

 and wheel out manures. When earth- 

 work of all kinds is at a standstill through 



severe weather, some good jobs may be 

 found in repairing fences, clearing up litter 

 in the rubbish-yard, collecting rough ma- 

 terials for paths and drains, and burning 

 weeds and refuse. The beds for parsnips, 

 carrots, onions, peas, etc., which have not 



