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Aster linariifolius and Gentiana Andrewsii were found
in the closed woods on our left.  We were very much
attracted <s>seeing</s> by the sight of the pretty sycamores with their beautiful
white trunks ( as if whitewashed ).  We had hoped to
find the fruit of the Papaw, but were unsuccessful
reaching Franklin Town we concluded to return the
same route.  It was now quite dark. The glow worm
attracted our attention quite frequently.  Crossing the run
we were surprised at a peculiar neighing sound-so awe-
inspiring-so sad, afterwards hearing frogs making sounds
quite similar, we concluded that they had made the peculiar
noise.  When close to the path it began to rain very
soon it was pouring down - our weather report however had stated
clearing weather.  It continued raining the rest of the day.

56.

Sept. 23. 99.  We met at Camden Station and took the
7:30 A.M. train to Relay.  Summer had about come to
a close and Autumn begun as we crossed the viaduct
and started on our trip along the Patapsco.  The morning
was beautiful, the temperature delightful.  Crossing
the viaduct we admired the beautiful dark glassy leaves
of the mulberry trees.  We <s>followed</s> took the river road. Asters
        