Climate
This term denotes the particular modification, constitution, or state of the atmosphere of any region or country, relative to heat, wind, moisture--in fact, all meteorological phenomena. The climatal influence exercised over plants is very marked. When acclimatising any plant, it is, as a rule, desirable to imitate, as closely as possible, those conditions of soil and temperature under which it exists in Nature. This is especially the case as regards the constitution of the soil and drainage. Of course, in estimating the temperature required for any plant, its natural habitat must be correctly known, both as to latitude and altitude. These are points which, if followed generally, would save much disappointment and loss. The climatal conditions of the locality should be one of the gardener's chief studies.