PART I.

Popular Weather Prognostics. By the Hon. RALPH ABERCROMBY, F. M. 9 S., and WILLIAM MARRIOTT, F. M. S. Proverbs relating to animals, with note by Dr. C. C. ABBOTT 29 Proverbs relating to Birds. 34 Clouds 41 Dew 48 Fish 49 Fog 51 Frost 53 Insects 55 Moon 59 Plants 64 Rain 68 Rainbows 70 Reptiles 72 Stars 73 Snow 74 Sun 76 Thunder and lightning 79 Trees 82 Wind 83 Years, seasons, months, weeks, and days 88–93 General prognostics 105