
          484.

when it full bloom, and at the same time they being the only specimen
of their kind that we have as yet seen, we broke off several 
twigs to plant in our ravine. The Hazels at the third hill
were <s>found</s> closely examined, the pistillate flowers were in bloom
the staminate, although flexible, had still their anthers tightly
closed and not a particle of pollen was being shed.  The Hazels have
been examined for years and the pistillate flowers have always 
been found in advance of the staminate.  In this respect the Alder
is just the opposite; <s>and</s> its pollen is shed long before the pistillate
<s>plants</s> flowers are <s>noticed</s> in <s>f</s>bloom.  One particular catkin of the
Hazels attracted much attention, having branched peculiarly in 3 divisions
near its middle [sketch of catkin].  From the Gentian Hills we went to
the top of the hillside and crossed H's estate.  The cedar trees were 
examined carefully for the brownish excrescences.  Quite a number
of them were found.  They are reported to be edible fungi and
are said to be a specific for worms in children.  We tasted several of
them but found them rather insipid although not at all unpleasant.
When we reached the woods near our persimmon tree, we left
the plateau-like region and followed the path through the woods
and towareds a pretty ravine.  Here the descent is very steep and
        