May 14, 1781
The hops wanted rain, & began to be annoyed by the aphides. The ground finely refreshed. Vast rocklike, distant clouds.
The hops wanted rain, & began to be annoyed by the aphides. The ground finely refreshed. Vast rocklike, distant clouds.
The rain last night broke the stems of several of the tulips, which are in full bloom. The rain from the S.
My well sinks very fast: indeed much water has been drawn lately for watering. Mr Yalden’s tank is almost dry.
Fern-owl chatters. When this bird is heard, summer is usually established.
A small sort of caterpillar annoys the goose-berry trees.
Vast bloom among the apples; the crop but small. No rain to measure since April 12.
Field-crickets crink: this note is very summer-like, & chearful.
Men pole their hops. Dragon-fly & musca meridiana. Ponds begin to be dry.
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