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22. Fine settled weather : the Grapes are now good, 

 but not delicate. The wasps are not very numerous ; 

 but have damaged some bunches. 



24. A very white frost, & Ice in some places. 



Gather'd a plate of Grapes from the wall of y e House 

 next the yard ; these are the first that have been perfectly 

 fine. 



25. A second very white frost. Beautiful sunny still 

 weather with a very high barometer. 



The annuals are much cut-down. Took in three of 

 the Iroquois Gourd, which are very peculiar fruit : those 

 from the variegated plants are of a yellowish Cast ; those 

 from the green-leaved of a dark-green Colour. 



The succades that were taken-in before they were ripe, 

 & hung to the beam over the Kitchen-fire, have ripen 'd 

 well ; & proved of a good Colour & flavour ; but are 

 somewhat moist and flabby. 



Dug the border of the fruit-wall, & took-away all the 

 gourds, & annuals. Tyed-up more endives : they are 

 vastly large ; but somewhat damaged by the frost. There 

 have been a few good mulberries ; but they ripen too late. 

 Earthed-up all the rows of Celeri ; & two rows for the 

 second time. The Mich : Daiseys covered with butter- 

 flies, and other gaudy insects make a very gallant appear- 

 ance in the sunshine. 



We have continued to catch the wasps, & hornets, 

 which are not very numerous, with bird-lime. The late 

 Cabbages, & savoys are in great perfection : the french- 

 beans are quite cut-down, & destroy'd. The potatoes are 

 good, but not very large. 



Sep. 30. A very sharp March-like wind from the N. 

 many days with frosts and Ice. The ground is very dry ; 

 & the Clays have a fine season for wheat. 



Sep. 30. Wind & rain, & a low glass. 



Octb r - i. Now a brisk wind, & sunshine. 



Planted-out several double-bloody-wall-flowers under 

 the fruit- wall, & melon-screen. 



Planted several ofsets from the potted Campanulas. 



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