8 June, 1908.] 



Statistics. 



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Another plot of the same \ariety was sown two weeks later and in 

 thirteen weeks the plants had attained a height of 13 feet. The seed 

 was planted in rows 30 inches apart and 6 inches between each seed. The 

 plot was top-dressed four times and was w'ell cultivated between the rows. 

 Two stalks recently cut from the plot weighed 20 lbs. 



STATISTICS. 



Rainfall in Victoria. 



First Quarter, 1908. 



Table showing average amount of rainfall in each of the 26 Basins or Regions con- 

 stiruting tiie State of Victoria for each month and the quarter, with corresponding 

 monthly and quarterly averages for each P>a»>n deduced from all available records 

 to ditc. 



H. A. HUNT, 



Commonu-ea/th Meieornloqif^t. 



