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One handsome plant just beginning to bloom had 64 buds.
We took a few more flowers then started towards Timonium.
Before reaching T. we found a nice spot to eat our dinner.
After dinner we continued our tramp and reached T.  Off
to the left we saw Chestnut ridge and started in that direction.
Before we reached the ridge we saw that it was getting too late
so <s>determ</s> decided to return.  On our way back we found
Hibiscus Trionum in a field close to the T. station.  We soon
started for L.  On the way we passed a gang of workmen ballasting
the road.  We learned from them that the inspection
car would pass over the road in a few days to see if the
work was done properly.  When asked how they could tell. 
we were told that they had a machine which recorded
every loose joint that was passed over.  We were soon
within sight of our G. crinita place.  What was our surprise
to find ahead of us Dr. & Mrs. R., F, and two ladies.  We felt
then, that the poor plants were doomed.  I went over to examine 
te[the] spot we had thought secure from all intruders.
Alas what a sight!  The spot which was so beautifully decorated
with the pretty flowers this morning, was now, for the most part
        