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the rocks Hepatica triloba is found.  Careful examination
brought to light many buds, which, no doubt, will be found
open the first mild day.  On one ledge of rock, I collected
a lot of the pretty globular fruited moss.  I have noticed
this pretty moss for a number of years, but have not as yet
learned its name.  At one very moist place, although on
a hill-side and very rocky, Skunk Cabbage was found
in flower.  Returned home at 5.30 P.M.

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Mar. 22. 1900.  2.30 P.M.  Another short trip; this time
to Westport and vicinity in search for Poa annua.  Although
careful search was made, not a single plant was found
in flower.  The Maples are very backward this year, unless
the weather becomes much warmer they will be even
later than they were last year (Mar. 25).  In 1898 they were
found as early as Mar. 9.  Found a pretty moss in
fruit.  The day was very mild, a beautiful spring day.
I noticed 3 different birds and heard their notes.  One,
a little fellow, somewhat smaller than the sparrow, of a gray
color with dark lines on his back and sides was a sweet
singer.  Returned home by 5 P.M.
        