NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF GLASGOW. 



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brought on vegetation prematurely, and it received a severe check in 

 the beginning of May. The early trees, such as the lime and 

 chestnut, suffered most severely; and although they pushed out 

 new leaves and wood, and recovered to a certain extent, the con- 

 stitution of the trees is materially impaired. 



Altogether the year 1882 has not been such a gloomy one as 

 some of its predecessors, although the florist at least cannot look 

 back upon it as a bright spot. Still the weather was suitable 

 generally for the farmer, and this certainly is a matter of great 

 congratulation. Sunshine was somewhat sparingly given us during 

 the summer months; but we had a fine dry autumn, and the crops, 

 which were generally heavier than usual, were got in safely and in 

 good condition. It is a long road which has no turning, however, 

 and as the two previous years of 1881 and 1882 have not been so 

 bright and pleasant as some of their predecessors, we have every 

 reason to hope that 1883 may be numbered among the good, 

 prosperous, and prolific years. 



Subjoined is the Meteorological Eecord for the last three years, 

 as kept at the Queen's Park, Glasgow : — 



Copy of Meteorological Record kept at Queen's Parle, Glasgoiu. 

 Rain Gauge above the Sea Level, 143 95. 



