EFFECT OF FROSTS OF WINTER OF i 916-17 ON VEGETATION. 389 
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 1 91 6-1 7 ? 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 ? 
(1) On Grass date (2) In Screen date 
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, or " Six's " ? 
9. How do the temperatures compare with those experienced during other 
winters ? 
10. How long did the frosts last ? 
1 1 . Was snow on the ground at the time, and how much ? 
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 conditions that 
you think may be of service in drawing up the report ? 
Name 
A ddress 
