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keeping as much as possible in the woods.  In the field immediately 
in the rear of the yards we noticed a small leguminous plant
but failed to identify it.  It had pinnately trifoliate leaves prominently
stipulate, pink flowers, pods small rather orbicular.
From this field we went to the old familiar spring.  Here
we found Helianthus angustifolius in profusion and the tall
handsome grass Erianthus saccharoides which proved to be one of the
best finds of the season.  We stopped at the spring to get a
drink of the cool refreshing water, then proceeded towards Washington
R'd crossed the bridge over the B. & O. R.R. tracks and cut
through the woods in the direction of the ice pond at Mt. Winans.
Blazing Star, Liatris graminifolia, and Golden Aster, Chrysopsis Mariana
were found almost everywhere. One plant in particular of
the Liatris attracted our attention; its long wand-like spike
containing 116 flower buds, many of the upper ones in full bloom.
From the pond we went through Mt. Winan and then to Carroll
Park.  Here the Tamarisks with their beautiful feathery foliage attracted
our attention.  One was found in flower.  We stopped to rest a short
time, and secured <s>a</s> comfortable seats on a bench under a tree.
A police-officer seen near the mansion caused Mr. P. to ask if we
        