200 FOOD FOR PLANTS 



The larger the halo about the moon the nearer the 

 rain clouds, and the sooner the rain may be expected. 



When the moon is darkest near the horizon, expect 

 rain.' 



If the full moon rises pale, expect rain. 



A red moon indicates wind. 



If the moon is seen between the scud and broken 

 cloud during a gale, it is expected to send away the 

 bad weather. 



In the old of the moon a cloudy morning bodes a 

 fair afternoon. 



If there be a general mist before sunrise near the 

 full of the moon, the weather will be fine for some 

 days. 



Farmers* Barometers. 



If the chickweed and scarlet pimpernel expand 

 their tiny petals, rain need not be expected for a few 

 hours, says a writer. 



Bees work with redoubled energy before a rain. 



If flies are unusually persistent either in the house 

 or around the stock, there is rain in the air. 



The cricket sings at the approach of cold weather. 



Squirrels store a large supply of nuts, the husks of 

 corn are usually thick, and the buds of deciduous 

 trees have a firmer protecting coat if a severe winter 

 is at hand. 



Corn fodder is extremely sensitive to hygrometric 

 changes. When dry and crisp, it indicates fair 

 weather; when damp and limp, look out for rain. 



A bee was never caught in a shower; therefore 

 when his bees leave their hive in search of honey, the 

 farmer knows that the weather is going to be good. 



