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saw them.  He said "These flowers thought it was <s>warm</s> summer, but
Jack Frost came, so they went back and got their overcoats."

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March 21, 1902.  A short afternoon trip with Mr. Wi. along the 
race from the western terminus of the Balto. St. to Edmondson Av.  Much
damage has been done to the race by this winter's storms and <s>the</s> ice <s>of</s>
In the short distance we walked three of four places were noticed
where portions of the bank had been washed away.  The water in the race
runs now very swiftly.  This trip was taken to see if Ostyra
would be in bloom.  I looked very carefully but did not find the
plant.  When we reached Edmonson Av., we crossed the bridge and
walked along the west bank a short distance.  Alders are now in
full bloom. The Hazels are done blooming. Elm is coming into
bloom.  The sleet storm was particularly severe on the trees along
the falls.  We did not count the trees, but I think at least two
dozen could have been.  Maples, Elms, Beeches and Willows seemed
to have suffered most.  It was about 5 o'clock when we decided to
return.  The day was beautiful.  The temperature was delightful.
No need of an overcoat.

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March 22, 1902.  Two trips were taken to-day.  One in the morning
to Brooklyn & vicinity; and one in the afternoon along Gwynn's

        