Sarah Bell's orchard was in bloom on April 6 as Confederate attacks hammered the Union left. Peach blossoms cut down by bullets reminded some observers of falling snow. After 2 p.m. the Federals withdrew north, holding a succession of lines until 4 p.m., when they conducted a fighting retreat to Pittsburg Landing.

(3-93) Southwest view across the replanted peach orchard and Sarah Bell's cotton field
 
Washington Artillery courtesy of Kenny Meyers, Slidell, LA
Peach Orchard panoramas (2)

(11-00) Peach Orchard from the Federal position. Death site of A. S. Johnston is in the trees at center. (Peach trees are "twigs")
 
October 2000 Photo/Description courtesy of Don Worth (Webmaster) 48th OVVI Website www.48ovvi.org

General Hurlbut's division charges and turns back the Confederates at the Peach Orchard