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CONTENTS 



Introduction 



I. A Snow-storm i 



II. Winter Neighbors 13 



III. A Spring Relish 41 



IV. April 67 



V. Birch Browsings 85 



VI. A Bunch of Herbs. 



Fragrant Wild Flowers . . 125 



Weeds 135 



VII. Autumn Tides . . . . , .159 



VIII. A Sharp Lookout . . , . 179 



