May 19, 1774

Posted by sydney on May 19th, 1774

The first leaves of the peaches & nect: sadly blotched, & rivelled.  These leaves seem not to be affected by animals; but are monstrously distorted.  Mem: to observe whether the peaches & nect. whose leaves are so blotched, can bear any well-flavoured fruit.  [later note:]  They bore fine fruit in plenty, considering the wet shady season.

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