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esting northern plants observed were Lycopodium annotinum, L. 

 fristachyum, Polysfichu-m Braunii var. Purshii, Eriophormn calli- 

 thrix, and Cornus canadensis. A short side excursion was made to 

 see a field blue with blossoms of Scabiosa arvensis. Another walk 

 provided an infinite number and variety of Botrichium matricariae- 

 folium and B. lance olatum var. angustisegmentum. Collections were 

 made of Polygonum natans var. Hartwrightii (not in flower), 

 Potentilla palustris and Salix liicida. The locality for Cetraria 

 islandica was also visited. 



With the help of Mrs. Rodda of Palmerton, Pa., about sixty 

 species of birds were observed, among which were the Black- 

 throated Blue, Black-throated Green, Canadian, Blackburnian, and 

 Magnolia warblers, the Water Thrush, and the Veery and Hermit 

 thrushes. In one field was observed an unusual number of Henslow 

 sparrows, and one in particular which sat and sang (?) from the 

 roadside fence within a few feet of our car till we drove away and 

 left him still singing. 



Besides the leader, the party comprised Mr. and Mrs. Rodda 

 and Mr. and Mrs. Hand of Philadelphia, Pa. A return visit under 

 a more favorable star is hoped for at a near opportunity. 



W. L. Dix 



Trip of June 20, 1942, to Branch Brook Park, Newark, N. J. 



Mr. Carl P. W^itte, Horticulturist of the Essex County Park 

 Commission, accompanied the group through the Park telling the 

 people something about the plants of the Park and naming some 

 of the trees and shrubs for those interested. Dr. P. P. Pirone, Re- 

 search Specialist at the N. J. Agricultural Experiment Station, 

 pointed out a number of pathological conditions and gave us much 

 new information about the care and maintenance of shade trees. 

 Those participating were unanimous in declaring it an afternoon 

 spent to a pleasant and profitable advantage. Leader, Dr. Pirone. 

 Attendance, ten from Newark Museum Nature Club and Torrey 

 Botanical Club. Edward B. Lang 



