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*and were examining the moults of the cicadas, their opening in the ground and
the perfect insects.

came from out the earth; and the dried remains split open
on the back their last moulting cast.  These insects must
only have become perfect <s>that</s> for they were still rather
stiff and made no attempt to fly.  When I finally
reached the road I went to the Tipularia spots.  None of
the plants were in bloom.  On the road I saw a dead
cat-bird.  It had been shot. Also near the field, lying
in the path going to the spring I saw five little birds
(3 different kinds) which also had been shot.
I got back home about 12 o'clock.

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May 23, 1902.  With both sections of Botany Class from 
Pinkies Rd and Shirley Lane to Woodberry. We met at
Druid Hill Park at the Druid Hill Av. entrance.  It
was  half past four before we were ready to start.
The delay was caused by our waiting for Mr. [Bathe] who
was to direct us over this route.  We had in fact 
started on a different route through the park* when he
appeared.  The weather to-day was very sultry and somewhat
threatening, neverthless, our trip was a most enjoyable
one.  We heard to-day the cicadas singing.  This is the
        