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and when coupled with a heavy clay soil, through which water 

 percolates slowly, certainly unfavourable for quick, healthy 

 development, and ability to withstand severe and abnormal 

 atmospheric changes. 



Subjoined is the meteorological record for the past three 

 years as kept at Queen's Park, and the averages for the last 

 twelve years. 



