242, Agricultural Report—Naturalist’s Report,  [Sept.1, 
MONTHLY AGRICULTURAL REPORT. 
AE Wheat crops, as we have already stated, are, in many eb) found, on bein€ 
reaped, to be thin on the ground, and, of course, on tlie whole, deficient in the quantity 
ef produce. The bad showery weather has likewise been injuricus to them, in the more 
fow situations, where they are in many instances much affected with the mildew. 
The Barley and Oat crops are in general tolerably good, especially the former, much of 
which has been already secured in the more southern parts of the Island, in a pretty good con~ 
dition. 
The Turmp, Cabbage, and other i of a inilar kind, are, in most districts, very pro- 
mising. 
The Beans, in some cases, are very full and good; but, in ethers, this is very fay 
from being the case. And the Pas, from the too continued wetness of the season, are, 
in mast places, affected with the mildew, and, consequently, not likely to be productive. 
The Potatoes are, we believe, every where extremely promising. 
Harvest work has been'very greatly retarded,. in most parts, by the continued wet, une 
favourable state of the weather; in many instances hardly half the usual quantity of labour 
having been performed. 
The after Grass crops, and the second crops of Clover, are in general pretty full, but the 
weather has hitherto, in a great measure, prevenied their beirig cut.” 
Fhe Hop crops are likewise said to be aes in want of fine sunny weather, to bring them 
to the proper state of maturity. 
From the great fiush of Grass, aio by the continued moist weather, Live Stock, of 
Most sorts, has gone on well, having mostly had a full bite.- 
The Grain market continues somewhat on the advance. 
Yhe average price of Wheat per quarter, throughout England and Wales, is 94s. 3d. 5 
Barley. 46s 5 Oats, 52s_.4d. 
in Smithfield Market the prices were soBeef, from 4s. @d. to 5s. Od. per stone of 8lb. 3 
Mutton, from 4s. 2d. to 5s. 0d. : Veal, from 3s. to 6s. 6d.; and Pork, from 5s. to 6s. 6d. 
In Smithfield Market, Hay fetches Fae 61. to Gl. Gs. per load; Clover, from 7). ta 
7}. Ts. 3 and Straw, from fl. 16s: to 21. 8s. . 
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NATURALISPS MONTHLY REPORT. 
JULY. eri 
Fruiting Month. : 
Now swarms the vi lage o’er the jovial mead. 
N the beginning of the month, the weather was cloudy, and unseasonably cold. On the 
4th, the wind changed from south-west to north- west, and we had a strong gale. There 
“was more or less rein almost every day till the 7th, when the wind varied round to the east. 
From about the 9th, to the 28th, the wind continued, with little intermission, betwixt 
mortn-east and Bsr) eh On the 17th there was a heavy gale. The 23d was.a hot day; 
and on the 25th.there was some thunder, but it was distant. In the following day, the 
26th, we had much rain. From the 28th, to- the end of the month, the wind was enety a in 
‘the south-west quarter. 
July S. The rye and oat crops are beginning to turn yellow. The hay-harvest is now 
commenced in all parts of this county ; and the crops are, upon the whole, heavy and good. 
“July 8. Mackarel are still caught; but by no means in such quantities as towards the end 
ef june. 
Great numbers of voracious fshe s have followed the mackarel; some of the smaller of thaw 
‘have been brought to shore by the fishermens’ nets. I aoe amongst others, the com- 
"non, and aculéated dog fish pet: catulys, and Squalus acantbias of Linnzus), a young port- 
beagle ze et and a long-tailed shark (Squalus cornubicusand Sgualus vulpes.) 
July THe satin moths (bonbyx salcinus of Haworth), are beginaing to issue from their 
aneyehiids, and to fly in the evening about the willow trees. Their beautifully white colour 
yenders them very conspicuous and ‘pleasing objects. I took several of them home, and the 
“females deposited their eggs in my boxes. These eggs are each about the size of a very smal} 
pin’s head: this female deposits them ina little heap, covering them over witha satiny subs 
stance, which tends to conceal them from the sight of the Insect-woreus birds.; as. it nearly 
resembl<s in colour, the under sides of the leaves of the wiliow, where they are usually to be 
found. The larve is sued from the eggs in my room on the 30th, about nineteen days having 
‘been occupied in their hatching. 
July 14th. This wasa very fine day. The trees which were injured by the blighting 
PE in the Seginning of June, have nearly recovered their verdure ; of the limes and naksy 
the leaves are more expanded then those of the elm and hawthora. The shrivelled leaves are 
falling 
