PLANTINa IN THE MOON. 65 



While, therefore, we cannot say that the moon 

 has absolutely no effect on vegetation, we can say 

 that it has been proved that this efiPect is so small 

 that in comparison with the numerous other influ ■ 

 ences which affect vegetation through the soil and 

 atmosphere there is no occasion whatever for the 

 cultivator to take it into account. 



