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*When quite near the pump-house we startled a cat bird, that must have
been on her nest.  She was very angry at our close approach, and made severl
threatening attempts, as if she would fly at us, all the while crying
her cat-like notes.  The sound of these notes plainly convinced us in what
an angry mood the bird was.

river and went through our ravine.  We stopped a moment
to rest at Camp Cozy also stopped to see our hut.
When we reached our spring, we decided to take a day
very soon to dig it out and make a good fountain.
We now hastened towards Sollus'.  Here along
the edge of the wood we found Rose buds in flower
after collecting a number of choice buds we proceeded
across the fields towards the pump-house.  We reached
Catonsville about 8:15 P.M.

118.

June 13, 1900. 2:30 P.M. A trip along Gwynn's Falls
from Windsor Mills Rd to Gwynn Oak Park.  The day was
very sultry; the afternoon threatening; the conditions were
not at all favorable for an enjoyable walk.  On a day
of this kind, one feels like lounging.  The most interesting
find of the day was near Gwynn Oak Park - Euonymus
atropurpureus was found on the left bank of the falls
beyond the railway bridge, close to it - Triosteum perfoliatum.

119.

June 16, 1900. Our long drought is at last followed by
a seige of rainy weather, May was exceptionally (?) dry
        