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highland,  I found several plants of Cypripedium pubescens,
one clump of 3 plants were in flower.  One of 
the plants had 2 flowers, each of the others had but
one.  How like a bit of sunshine, that has found
its way through the leaves are these beautiful flowers.
And how fragrant, too, so delicate, and yet sufficient
to attract the passer-by.  Near our house I found
a number of the Orchis spectabilis. Before leaving the
ravine I stopped a moment to examine the C. pubescens
found Thursday and marked for further observation. It
was still in its glory.  I stopped next at the spring.
One of the smallest trees near it, so close to the ground
that I could reach it a wood-thrush had built her
nest.  I had just finished drinking, had stood up
and was looking about me, when the little bird thinking
I intended injury to her home, flew from branch to branch
scolding me vociferously.  I wished very much to examine
the nest to see if any eggs had been laid, but felt that
I could not put the little creature to further alarm.
        