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156.

on the side nearest the river many plants of Gonolobus
were noticed (recognized by their prickly fruit).  Reaching the
Relay, we were crossing the Viaduct when we met Mrs
R. her daughter & F.  Mrs R. had a large bunch of the fringed
gentian.  It seems as if she is trying her best to exterminate this
beautiful plant, for every week she goes out and takes everything found
<s>it</s> in flower.  We now hastened on to the hills and are fortunate to
find still 3 plants.  Two of these I took up very carefully with 
much soil and later planted in a secure place farther up the river.
Reaching the plant transplanted 2 weeks ago we found it somewhat
advanced, the bud showing a little color.  It was now 
getting <s>quite dark</s> dark and by the time we reached O.G. it was
quite dark, the atmosphere becoming quite hazy.  We crossed
the river and started up Hilton Av.  It was now very dark.
Occasionally stars could be seen, but for the most time they
were very dim.  We caught a glimpse of Fomalhaut. About
half way up the hill we stopped and took a good rest
sitting on the old fallen trunk. It was about 7:30 P.M. when
we reached the car terminus, very much tired out.  We were
very sorry such a beautiful cloudless day had been followed by
such a misty evening for we wished very much to do a little star gazing.
        