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FEBRUARY, 1864.— 29 Days. 



Phases of the Moon. — Last Quarter, 1st, Oh. 17m. morn. ; New, 7th, 6h. lOin. 

 after.; First Quarter, 14th, lh. 24m. after. ; Full, 22nd, 5h. lm. after. 



Averages foe the Month. — Bar. 29945. Therm, max. 44% min. 33", mean 

 38£°. Eain 1*5 inches. A very uncertain month ; frosts and storms frequent. 

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



Probable Weather, February, 1864. — Last month was much finer and milder 

 than we anticipated. We are likely to have some sharp frosts in the present month, 

 but probably not till towards the end. From 1st to 6th wind generally S.W., thence 

 to 16th variable, much humidity, thence to end wind N.N.E. to N.N.W., with 

 frost. 



TO CORRESPONDENTS. 



Catalogues Received. — " Sutton and 

 Sons, Royal Berkshire Seed Establish- 

 ment, Reading. Spring Catalogue and 

 Amateurs' Guide for 1864." One of 

 the most useful catalogues issued ; for 

 besides some full and excellent lists of 



farm and garden seeds, there are some 

 valuable hints upon their culture, and a 

 calendar of operations in the garden for 

 every month in the year.— "William 

 Paul, F.R.H.S., Nurseries and Seed 

 Warehouse, ^Waltham Cross, N. Se- 



