April 17, 1779

Posted by sydney on Apr 17th, 1779

Rain greatly wanted.  No spring corn comes up.  The dry weather has now lasted four months; from the 15th of Decemr 1778.  Apple-trees blow this year a full month soon than last year.  The hanger is pretty well in full leaf: last year not ’til May 15.  Musca meridiana.

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