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INJURIES TO PLANTS, WINTER, 1880-81. 



Observations — The havoc is most marked amongst Laurels. From 

 a very thick hedge of fine trees, one-third were injured the winter 

 before last (1879-80), and are now all gone. Of several Gloire de 

 Dijon Roses against a wall, the old ones, planted 15 years ago, are 

 dead or injured ; while the young ones planted two years ago are 

 almost unhurt . 



3. Stratford-on-Avon, Charlecote. — Mr. T. Rogers. 

 Gen. Char, of Soil — A very adhesive loam. 



Alt. and Exposure — [About 125 ft. ?]— The kitchen garden is shel- 

 tered by large elm trees on N. The slope is considerable down to 

 the river Bourne. 



Rainfall, 1880 - [Stratford-on-Avon, dist., 4 ms.; alt., 123 ft. ; 

 29-75 ins.]. 



Min. Temp, and Date — Jan. 21st, 4°. 



Plants injured, 1880-81—10 (1), 13 (2), 11 (3)— Aloysia citrio- 

 dora, 3. Apricots, were much ruptured in bark, 2. Artichoke, globe, 2. 

 Aucuba japonica, 3. Berberis Darwinii, 3. Biota orientalis, 3. Bore- 

 cole, 2. Broccoli, Dilcock's Bride, Leamington, Snow's, Veitch's self- 

 protecting, all laid down, and though stems were alive, hearts were all 

 gone, 1 ; (the few that survived were Burleigh Champion, Gilbert's, 

 and Watts's Excelsior). Brussels sprouts, 1. Cabbages, 2. Carna- 

 tions, 3. Cauliflower, 1. Cedrus Atlantica, 3 ; C. Deodara, 3. 

 Celery, 3. Clematis Jackmanni, 3. Cryptomeria japonica, 2. Cu- 

 pressus Lawsoniana, 3. Echeveria metallica, under cool frame, 1. 

 Endive, 1. Jasminum nudiflorum, 3; J. officinale, 2. Kale, 2. Lau- 

 rel, Bay, 1. Laurel, common, 1. Laurustinus, 2. Lettuce, 2. Loni- 

 cera fragrantissima, 1. Myrtle, 1. Onions, winter, 2. Parsley, 2. 

 Roses, Teas on briar, 1 ; on own roots, 2. Wallflowers, 2. Wistaria 

 sinensis, fine plant, 1. 



4. Warwick, The Priory.— Mr. R. Greenfield. 



Gen. Char, of Soil — Light and sandy on Red Sandstone rock. 

 Alt. and Exposure — 230 ft. ; sheltered on N. and N.W. ; exposed 

 on S. and S.E. 



Rainfall, 1880 - 30-35 ins. 



Bate of Onset and Duration of Frost — Oct. 19th, till April 21st ; 

 89 nights of frost. 



Min. Temp, and Date— Jan. 20th, 4°. 



Plants injured, 1880-81—32 (1), 56 (2), 28 (3) - Abies Douglasii, 

 3. Arbutus Unedo, 1, 2. Arundo conspicua, 1, 3. Aucuba japonica, 



