FOR NINE MONTHS OF THE YEARS 1850-51, 



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fall below the temperature of the same week last j-ear by 8'7. The 

 peasants have taken the precaution of protecting their wheat and other 

 crops by sprinkling earth loosely over them. 



Obs. — The last week has been one of beautiful weather, although 

 much warmer than the preceding week. The average temperature 

 has been 44'^, while that of the corresponding week last year was 41-2, 

 During the last few days there has been no frost. 



Ohs. — The first part of the last seven days continued fine weather ; 



