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Griffin, Ga., June 13, 1888.

Prof. Erwin F. Smith,
Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Dear Sir:- Yours of 9th to hand. At a 
meeting of the county Horticultural Society
yesterday it was read and the following
answers made to the questions:

1. Where did it first appear in the vicinity
of Griffin? A. Six to ten years ago!

2. In how many orchards now present?
A. In all.

3. About how many trees affected? A.
Usually about one % but in a few
orchards as much as 10%.

4. Does it appear to be on the increase?
A. yes.

5. [I also asked whether such trees ever bore any
premature, red, spotted fruit, or if barren whether
any neighboring trees had been observed to bear
such fruit]  In regard to fruit bearing the
previous year - A. Have not noticed them
particularly but think they seldom have
any fruit the previous year.  They never
have any fruit the year this disease is on - & 
they are sure to die the next. - Will try to watch
more carefully this point [Ask for facts in Aug.
or Sept.]

6. Peaches have been grown in this vicinity for
75 to 100 years- and there are several thousand
acres with probably 150,000 trees in a radius of
        