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were joined by the old lady as we started for home.  It rained
continuously the entire day and, although we were still quite dry, by the time we reached home
we were drenched to the skin.  Reached home about 9 P.M.
June 17.1900.  Rain all night and all day till 5 P.M.

[120]
June 19.1900.   To Canton ballast lot.  Ononis repens was
found in full bloom  The plants are thriving and have increased
in number.  Coronilla varia which had occupied several large
areas is now restricted to one.  It, too, was found in flower and
is in healthy condition.  Cyperus fuscus was again found just
beginning to flower.  Three different thistles, two as yet unknown,
were also found.  Down near the pier a new crucifera was
found - Sisymbrium Sophia.  Men were seen cutting down the
plants near the tracks, this they do each year as the plants 
grow up and prevent a sight along the tracks.  A thunderstorm
was now coming up so hurried for the car; but before
reaching it, rain began to fall.  It was but a small shower
lasting about 15 minutes.  Reached home about 6 o'clock.

[121]
June 20.1900.  2.30 P.M to Catonsville with Mr. W.
We left the car at Hilton Av. and proceeded down the avenue
to the end of the stone wall.  The plants on our left were
        