RETURNS OF RAINFALL, ETC., IN DORSET. 



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full flower in January. Hedera Helix flowered until February. 

 Wasps were scarce in July, but rather abundant in the late 

 summer. 



OBSERVATIONS ON THE APPEARANCE OF INSECTS, 1889. 



In addition to these observations, the Honey Bee was observed 

 at Childe Okeford on February 18th and the Humming Bird 

 Sphinx Moth on October 24th. 



RAINFALL RETURNS FOR DORSET DURING 1889. 



The rainfall for 1889 will be seen to be considerably smaller 

 than in 1888. Additional returns have been given for 



TOTAL FOR 1889. AVERAGE. 



Littlebredy 32-08 35-89 inches. 



Chalbury Rectory, Wimborne ... 25 "89 32 -00 almost, 



