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were seen. The oaks are perhaps the most numerous as to spe- 

 cies, of which five were noted. These are : the white oak [Qiier- 

 cus alba), the most abundant ; the red oak {Qiicrctis rubra), per- 

 haps next in frequency; the black oak (^Qkci'cus vchitina); the 

 chestnut or yellow oak {^Qnercus acuminata); and the gray oak 

 {^Qiierais borealis). Other trees seen in the tract are the walnut 

 {Jicglaiis nigra), rare ; the butternut {Jitglans cinereci), common ; 

 the buttonwood or sycamore {Plataims occidentalis), rare ; the 

 large-toothed aspen {Popidiis graiididcnfata), the cottonwood 

 {Popidus deltoides), and the balm of Gilead [Popnhis candicans) ; 

 the cucumber-tree {^Magnolia acuminata) was quite frequent, 

 especially in the woods bordering the path on the north side of 

 the river on the way to the lower fall ; and the flowering dog- 

 wood [Cynoxylon floriduvi). 



The shrubby vegetation was not particularly noted, as the time 

 was fully occupied in inspecting the trees. One could not help 

 but notice a number of species of the thorn {Crategus), some of 

 them really small trees. The witch hazel (^Hamanielis virginiana) 

 was attractive in its yellow flowers, just unfolding. The spice- 

 bush {Benzoin Benzoin), the speckled or hoary alder [Alnus in- 

 canci), and the dockmackie ( Vdurnum accrifoliuni) were among 

 those seen. There were many herbaceous plants, but the time 

 at my disposal would not permit of even a cursory examination 

 of them. It would be an interesting work to prepare a list of all 

 the plants growing wild within the confines of this park, and such 

 a list might perhaps have its value to the public. 



Another interesting feature of Letchworth Park is what is 

 known as the Council House grounds, a small area so named on 

 account of the presence there of an old Indian council house, 

 moved from its former site by Mr. Letchworth for preservation 

 here. This house was taken down under Mr. Letchworth's 

 directions, each part being carefully numbered, and erected again 

 in its original form. Near by stands a modern structure contain- 

 ing a valuable collection of Indian relics. And not far off is the 

 grave of Mary Jamison, a white woman who had rather a check- 

 ered career in her enforced life among the Indians. 



Mr, Letchworth informed me that many people visit the 



