625 
1812.1 
Monthly Agricultural Bepori, 
November 4th, I observed a blind worm ( Anguis fraglUs) lying dead by the side of the 
1‘Oad. As a proof of the great mildness of the season, I was this day -shewn an apple-blossom ; 
and a few days afterwards, a branch of lilac in bloom. 
November 7tli. In moist places the oaks continue still in verdure ; but the foliage of 
almost all other trees is entirely gone. Many of the summer and autumnal plants are yet in 
flower y I remarked, amongst these, the red-flowered Lyclinis, (Lychnis disica, Jiore rabro) j 
QomTX\on'roxv[\QnX.\\, (Torment ilia oyicinalis) y Softileaved Cranesbill, (Geranium nvJU) \ Joy¬ 
leaved Snap-Dragon, (Ant err bin utn cymbalana) j and the Common Wall-flower. 
November 11th. Woodcocks are scarce.' Gulls frequent the rivers and flelds in the 
inland parts of the country. 
November 14th. The Greater Periwinkle, (Vinca nia]or')y which usually flowers only 
during the months of April and May, is now in great beauty in sheltered gardens in this 
neighbourhood. Sweet-scented violets are likewise in flower. 
November 20th. The Mulberry-trees continued in verdure till last night j but this 
morning, in consequenee of the intensity of the frost, the leaves are all fallen. 
November 22d. Large flocks of Fieldfares begin to arrive. 
Moles continue to throw up the earth, the frost not having yet penetrated the surface of 
the ground to a depth sutheient to prevent them trom continuing their usual operations. I 
have not seen any species of Bats flitting about for several evenings past. 
The flowers of the Strawberry-tree (Arbutus unedo') fall. 
November 27th and 28th. A considerable quantity of Silver Whiting (Gadus Merlangus^ 
of a size much greater chan I have usually seen them, have been caught off this coast witli 
lines ; some of them weigh upwards of two pounds and a half each. 
November SOth. This evening a few Mackrel were brouglit to shore in the Herring nets. 
The Herring fishers have been extremely successful. In no season, for many years bsck, hat 
such a quantity of these fish been caught as this year; and the abundant supply has been pe¬ 
culiarly acceptable to the poor, many of whom salt and hang them ap in their coc-tages fer 
future subsistence. 
Hampshire. 
MONTHLY AGRICULTURAL REPORT. 
country occupations at present are hedging and ditching, draining, threshing, manuring, 
&c. From the extreme mildness of the season, very little stock as yet has been taken 
into the straw-yards, whilst both lands and'yards, in low and undrained situations, are in a, 
wet and poachy state, not the most salubrious for cattle. 
Wheat looks particularly'^ healthy and well, perhaps too forward and bulky on some soils. 
In Norfolk, where very thick sowing has of late years become the fashion, the land in some 
parts, is covered with such a burden of plant, as to attract the attention of strangers. Rye, 
tares, winter barley, and all cattle food, wear a most luxuriant appearance. The green of the 
meadows is of the beautiful hue of spring, and, as has been before observed, the quality of au¬ 
tumnal grass was never better than during the present season. Turnips and cabbage equally 
good and plentiful. Potatoes continue to rise of good quality. Hops of the first quality ad¬ 
vanced in price, but the general sample coarse. The wool trade remains as usual dull, ex¬ 
cepting for fine clothing wool. No report of hemp grown in Suftnlk or Norfolk ; formerly 
an ordinary crop in those counties. The opinion, said to be confirmed, that the last wheat 
crop was full one-fourth short of a fair average. The most authentic intelligence from the 
continent states, that the blight and mildew were universal throughout, and that prices have 
risen in consequence. In Ireland, the wheat is said to have escaped with the least injury. 
Should any economical measures be thought necessary, to eke out the stock of wheat and 
flour on hand, it is obvious, they ought to commence with all possible speed, it it supposed, 
that whatever supplies of wheat and flour can be obtained from America, will be absorbed by 
the demand iq Spain and Portugal. 
The flesh markets in town and country, distinguished by the usual abundance; prices not 
considered as exorbitant, but expected to advance in the spring. Milch cows never dearer, 
selling from 201. to 301. each, and upwards. Pig stock of all descriptions in remarkable plenty. 
The ewes are lambing successfully and under very favorable circumstances. Smichfield 
market has been amply supplied, the prices as under, excepting for prime sizeable fat beef, 
which commands a superior price. Tlie best articles at the Cattle shew, met with i ready 
and ad vantageous sale. 
Smithfield; Beef 4s. 6d. to os. 6d.—Mutton 4s. 8d. to 5s. 8d,—'Veal 6s. to 8s.—House 
Lamb 20s. to 25s. per quarter —Pork 5s. to 7s.—Bacon 6s. 8d. to 7s.—Irish ditto 3s. to 5s. 8d. 
—Fat 4$. 8d.—Skins 20s. to 50s.—Oil cake 161.163. per thousand.—Potatoes 21. to 51. per ton. 
Corn Exchange; Wheat from 60s. to ISOs, per qr.—The quartern loaf l?d.—Barley 368. 
•Straw 2L t» 
to 55s.—Oats 23s. 
21. lls. 6d. 
to 42s.—=*Hay 41, to 51, ditto 6L to 71, lOs.' 
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