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field of them, I found very few in bloom.  After examining these 
plants I walked over to the cars and rode home,  arriving there about 6 o'clock.

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April 12, 1901.  Arbor Day.  During the past week the wind has been
almost constantly from the north, strong and fresh.  Due to the strong
winds the temperature has been somewhat low.  To-day, notwithstanding
the wind, has been the warmest this week.  Our schools, had but an
hour's exercise from 9 to 10 A.M. this morning, then from 11 to 12:30 we had our
regular monthly meeting after which we had holiday.  <s>We</s> My botany class,
therefore, arranged to meet me at 2.30 P.M.
at the Edmonson Av. bridge crossing Gwynn's Falls.  There were 23
in the party.  In our list of plants found to-day we had Saxifraga
Virginiensis, Lithosperum arvense, Cardamine hirsuta, Vinca minor, Forsythia suspensa, Viola Cucullata and Asarum Candensis.  All were pleased to
find the Hepatia and the Bloodroot.  Alder and Hazels are now
about done blooming.  The Nettle under the bridge was the cause of 
much enjoyment, quite a number were taken by surprise and
carried the effects of its stings with them.  In one sunny place we found
Barbarer almost in flower.  By the time we reach Windsor Villa heights
it was nearly 7 P.M.  All were quite tired but had enjoyed their trip
immensely.

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April 13, 1901.  A trip with Mr. W. to Glenburnie. We met at Camden
        