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few weeks the same results as if the seed had been sown 

 in England a month earlier ; and the same rule applies 

 to general agriculture. The suitableness of the climate 

 to the growth of maize, tobacco, and the gourd family 

 attests its value in an agricultural light. The Jerusalem 

 artichoke flowers, and tomatoes and peppers produce 

 abundantly; and in Nova Scotia the vine succeeds so 

 well, that black Hamburg grapes will ripen in the 

 open air. 



September 1 — 10. Fine autumnal weather. Apples 

 and fall fruits fast ripening. Berries of mountain ash 

 (Pyrus Americana) reddening. Eutting season of Cervus 

 Alces commences. Woodcock and snipe, partridges 

 (Tetrao), and hares brought to market, the latter being 

 principally snared. The whip-poor-will and night-hawk 

 leave. Gold-winged woodpeckers congregate before de- 

 parture. 



11 — 13. Heavy rain-storm, lasting two days, and 

 accompanied by thunder-storms. 



14. Leaves of maples and other bushes resplendent, 

 with orange and scarlet appearing in splashes on the 

 green leaf. Brooks full and low lands inundated. 

 Porcupines' rutting season commences. Moose travelling 

 and calling. Scarlet berries of Trillium pictum and 

 blue of Smilacina borealis are very conspicuous in the 

 green woods. Large stops of fall mackarel made along 

 the coast. Apples and plums brought to market 

 abundantly. 



20 — 30. Dull weather, but generally fine. Osmunda 

 cinnamomea assuming a beautiful golden-brown hue. 

 "Willows turning yellow ; also young poplars and birches. 



