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Gardens, many of which it would be desirable to bring more extensively 

 into cultivation. There are about 300 varieties of grasses, clover &c., ; 

 100 of wheat, oats, and barley ; 200 peas and beans. 100 maize, and 

 between 30 and 40 varities of tobacco. The greater portion of the above 

 have been introduced during the present year, and it remains to be deter- 

 mined which will be best suited to the climate of Tasmania. 



F. ABBOTT, JuNR. 



Mr F. Abbott, Senr., read some notes on Atmospheric Meteojp. Dis- 

 cussion ensued, and after passing the usual vote of thanks to the donors of 

 presentations the meeting broke up. 



