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railroad, next to the river we found Corydalis <s>aurea</s> flavula, Equisetum
arvense & Chelidonium majus. Crossing the river we
proceeded along the River Rd. On some rocks, on the right
side near a road <s>branching</s> leading to an estate, Aquilegia
Canadensis was found. A short distance beyond, opposite the
field in which we transplanted Gentiana crinita [Gentianopsis crinita], Aralia trifolia
was found in great profusion. The place presented a most
beautiful sight, the ground being almost white with the
great number of feathery blooms. We now hurried onward
it was becoming dark and we wished very much to see Mertensia
Virginica.  We soon reached the place and found
several plants in full bloom. What a sweet delicate
odor these pretty flowers have! The plant is a most beautiful
one too, so clean, so attractive in appearance. The day
had been an ideal one, the temperature most delightful.
50 plants had been found in flower. We had enjoyed our
trip immensely. It was quite dark and we hastened
on to Relay.  Venus was shining brilliantly, and the evening
bid fair <s>of being</s> to be a grand one. We were now in sight of the
Viaduct & in five more minutes we would be at Relay.
        