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.