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only .96 in. of rain falling the entire month.  This month
we had one down-pour of rain on the second with .26 in.
fell in couple of hours; but, beginning with the 12th
we have had rain each day.  To-day there has
been rain continuously since about 7:30 A.M.

We met at Camden Station and took the 7 A.M.
train to Glenburnie.  Jus as we arrived it began to rain.
We had umbrellas so felt no fear of getting very wet.
We decided to go to Marley. We had not gone very far
when we were attracted by the Magnolias, which to-day
were flowering in profusion, so many, in fact, were seen
that we decided to name the day Magnolia Day.  In
a short time we each had an immense bouquet of the
fragrant half-opened buds. Growing close at hand, and
also blossoming profusely was the Rhododron [Rhododendron] viscosum,
the Swamp Azalea.  How beautiful are these blossoms - 
so pure white and so fragrant!  Another plant, blooming
profusely and beautifying the open glades was the
Chinquapin - Castanea pumila - they were really handsome
to-day with their beautiful fleecy blossoms. While
        