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 PEACH APHIS. 



Branch showing Insects natural size, and Contortions or " Curl " in the Leaves. 



Female Insect (Highly Magnified). 



as a matter of course, are unable to perform their proper functions. 

 These insects are also a cause for the appearance of the Sooty Blight, or 

 Sinut Fungus, which is developed upon their excretions. Aphides are 

 often associated with the " Blister," or " Curl," disease, though they are 



