EFFECT OF THE FROSTS OF 1908-9 ON VEGETATION. 359 



of the apparent damage should be made at once and checked subse- 

 quently at the time the plants should be in full growth ? 



In some cases it will be impossible to answer all the questions, but 

 any exact information that can be given will be of immense service in 

 drawing up the report and will be of great value to the Fellows of our 

 Society. 



Yours truly, 



Fred. J. Chittenden. 



Form A. 

 Schedule of Queries. . 



1. Locality of garden. 



2. Height above sea -level. 



3. Is the surrounding country open or is the garden sheltered by 

 hills, &c. ? 



4. Is there any large body of water near? 



5. Has the garden suffered any great damage from frost during the 

 winter of 1908-9? If possible, please say how the amount of damage 

 compares with that experienced in previous severe winters. 



6. What were the lowest temperatures recorded during the winter, 

 with dates ? 



(1) On Grass. 



(2) In Screen. 



If the thermometers are placed in positions other than these, please 

 give exact situation and exposure. 



7. Have the thermometers been verified at Kew ? 



8. If not, are the thermometers ordinary minimum thermometers 

 or " Six's "? 



9. How do the temperatures compare with those experienced during 

 other winters ? 



10. How long did the frosts last ? 



11. Was snow on the ground at the time? If so, about how much? 



I 12. What was the general character of the autumn months in, the 

 district ? 



13. What is the nature of the soil and sub-soil? 



14. Please give any further particulars regarding the climatic con- 

 ditions that you think may be of service in drawing up the report. 



Name. 



