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[J. L. Campbell, US. Consul, Aukland, New Zealand. ask
him for information]

is not only unable to endure sudden
changes of temperature, but is more
liable to the attacks of fungi & insects,
while it has less power to resist them.

"Among the facts which might be adduced
in support of this view the following
may be selected: (1) The simultaneous appearance
of the decay in various parts of the 
colony, its rapid extension, & uniform
results. (2) The similarity of results in
other countries where the peach has received
similar treatment. (3) Trees are destroyed
at all periods of growth, from seedlings
a few inches in height to trees in full
bearing. (4) No external conditions
can insure safety.  Trees in sheltered positions
suffer in the same manner as those
fully exposed, although in some instances
a sheltered position appears to retard the
progress of exhaustion.  On the other hand
trees grown in sheltered positions are
speedily exhausted where the shelter is removed.
(5) If the demand upon the
vital energies of an affected tree is reduced
by removing a portion of the
branches, the remaining branches usually
exhibit an improved appearance, although
of a temporary character. (6) If a tree be
headed down when first seen to be affected,
luxuriant and apparently
healthy branches are speedily given off
from the stump, but this also is only
temporary; the old signs of weakness are
usually exhibited the following spring, if not
before.
        