194 Account of a Crab Apple Orchard, 



an opportunity is afforded, for the free use of the 

 plough and harrow, and also for fertilizing the soil, 

 which cannot be done in the bearing year, because of 

 the bending down of the branches, by the weight of 

 the fruit. The last manure, put on my crab orchard, 

 was entirely of leaves and virgin earth from an adjoin- 

 ing wood, which has produced a powerful effect on 

 the growth and verdure of the trees. 



I remain, yours, &c. 



Henry Wynkoop. 

 Hon. Richard Peters. 



