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we saw a fine old beech which had been blown over,
it, however, was doing its best to perpetuate its species,
great buds filled with flowers were expanding, and this
too, before any other tree of its kind.  At one place we
found Thalictrum dioicum in flower and at another Stellaria
pubera, both of these see the first time this season.
Ulmus Americana was found several times in fruit, and
Cercis Canadensis with very large buds, but not as yet
quite open.  Reaching B.&O. R.R. [Baltimore & Ohio Railroad] I took a look at the
Aralia spinosa growing at this point, although putting forth
leaves no flowers were to be seen.  We now walked along 
the tracks passed [past] the stock yards.  Before long we reached
the path leading to a favorite spring, this we took, passed
the spring and made out way towards the old Georgetown
Rd. In a field Luzula campestris was found and on
the side of a hill Vinca minor.  A cherry-tree in full
bloom presented a pretty sight.  Many willows in fruit
were passed; as also many maples.  Viola pedata was
found just before reaching Road passing St. Agnes' Hospital.
Taking the woods along the east side of this road we
stopped at the pond where the frog's eggs had been
        