such, a plant existed. 



One day we went across to Plattsburg, 1, Y. * s most interesting sail, and 



all 



while there I checked up 92 snecies, $### of them except two common at Burlington. 

 The two rarities were Alyssum incanum and Pet asites palmatu s in fruit. This last grew 

 in a Thuya swamo auite near the big summer hotel, and was abundant and vigorous. 



On ledges by the Winooski river in Burlington I was delighted to find a large 

 nuantity of Solidago racemosa in blossom. It is very distinct, and it was fine to see 

 so much of it. It is very different from S. Randi i. 



All summer we have been very fortunate in escaping rain when we have been 

 driving, and this trio was no exception. We drove from Burlington to Peterboro last 

 Wednesday, 162 miles, arriving just ahead of a downpour. Hext morning we were invited 

 to Mr. Charles F» Bstchelder ' s to breakfast, and we had a delightful visit with them 

 before we continued our travels homeward. They have a beautiful old place remodelled, 

 and 200 acres of land. 



I am glad, you are well this summer, and hope you are having a good vacation. 

 I hor>e to get in a day at the herbarium soon. 



?ith best wishes to you and Miss Brown, I remain, 

 Very sincerely, 



