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We now went to the head of the pond, back of 2 frame huts
on Mr. H's property, here a broad expanse grown over with
swamp plants.  In one place covered with sphagnum, grew
some water lilies Nymphaea odorata, in some places no water
was noticed, & the pretty flower was raised several inches
in the air.  Seeing the plants always in water, the flowers
floating on the water, this little patch of plants offered 
quite a phenomenon.  By means of 3 logs (cord wood), and
each having a strong staff to balance himself, we made a little
tour of this interesting spot.  Here and there grew the Yellow
Eyed Grass Xyris Caroliniana and, here and there Drosera.
But our prettiest picture was before us when near the
middle and we were looking towards the mouth of the pond.
Mr. W. said it put him in mind of [Hugh] Bolton Jones who 
was a great painter of swamp scenes.  In the foreground was
a large space covered with Pipeworts and Rhexias, the beautiful
white heads of the Pipewort contrasting beautifully with the
handsome pink of the Rhexia.  While making the little trip
the sun had hid itself and a delightful breeze was passing over
the pond.  When we reached the shore it was much warmer.
        