pear trees for Pysla {Psylla} a little too late in the season they say for results unless weather cold. but it sure is cold enough today with strong East. winds. putting on Oil. this year one gallon to 20 gallons water or a little over 7 gallons per tank. got on four tanks today.

April 14th milder today had a shower in the night. but cleared up about 10 oclock. finished spraying the pears it took seven tanks.

April 15th uncovering Strawberries heavy frost this morning. and heavy cold north wind blowing

April 16th uncovering strawberries yet weather cold yet. do not know whether oil spray and good on Pears for pyslla or not. lots of flies out today and only sprayed two days ago.

April 17th. Cold East wind & cloudy still uncovering Strawberries some job to uncover 10 or 11 acres

April 18. drawing straw manure of strawberries weather fair & cool. Jerry arrived yesterday to work again

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