
          798.

plant, and the peculiar insects on the alder were the most interesting
things noted.

365.

October 25, 1902.  With Mr. W. from Ellicott City to Woodstock
and return along the Patapsco along the B&O R.R. We met at
Ellicott City about 8 A.M.  We had intended going only as far
as Union Dam where we wished to get a few Cypripedium to
transplant at our "Gentian Place."  The day was very warm, it
was in fact a summer day.  When we arrived at Union Dam
we searched very carefully for our plants but none were found. 
We, therefore decided to go to a spot beyond Alberton, where
Mr. W. had seen a few plants in the spring.  We had plenty of
time so walked along leisurely.  While searching for the Cypripedium
Mr. W. found a Hepatica triloba in bloom, later, I too
found a plant in bloom.  We arrived at Hollifields about
12 o'clock, so we decided to cross the river and eat our dinner
in a pretty spot on that side of the stream.  We looked carefully
for Papaws but none were found. Close to the bridge we
saw a man chopping up the trunk of a black walnut into cord
wood.  We were very much surprised, but he told us he would
try to sell the trunk.  The tree was blown down by a storm.
        