
          103.

cyperinum, Glyceria obtusa, Carex Curida, C. intumescens, 
Eriocaulon decangulare.  The last named plant is the one
having those conspicuous white buttons.  Another interesting
thing noticed was a humming bird.  This little greenish fellow
with his long bill was examining Clethra blossoms, holding himself
up by the rapid motion of his wings.  Standing perfectly still
I watched him for some time and had the opportunity of seeing him
alight several times, and flit from one branch to another.

37
July 22, 1899.  A trip to Catonsville, Ilchester, thence along
the Patapsco to the Cascades.  Beginning with Thursday, each
day became warmer and more sultry.  This day was very warm.
Mr. W. having just recovered from his indisposition had grave
doubts of undertaking the trip.  However, by the wise choice
of roads we made our trip to the Cascades with the least
possible inconvenience.  Going down the Thistle Mills Road
we were met by the night watchman of the mills.  He told 
us of his capturing a raccoon with its young, quite near the
place we were standing.  So on our way through the village we 
stopped at his home and took a look at them. A broad board 
was lying across the top of the cage and under this in one corner
        