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E. MAWLEY — PHENOLOGICAX PHENOMENA IN 1892. 



The early part of September proved very favourable for the in- 

 gathering of the harvest, but towards the end of the month rain 

 began to fall heavily and at frequent intervals. The grain-crops 

 vrere as a rule light — the only one of them above average being 

 barley. Potatoes in most localities yielded well, while turnips and 

 mangolds were also good. The fruit-crops were as a rule indifferent, 

 and did not ripen satisfactorily owing to the coldness and dullness of 

 the summer and autumn months. The continuous rains in October 

 so saturated the ground that at the end of the season all seasonable 

 farm-operations were much in arrear. 



The ivy, favoured doubtless by a spell of warm sunny weather 

 in September, came into flower two days in advance of its average 

 date. 



