
          1087.

*(p 210)  ** On the way saw our first frog.

we passed several groups of trees, beech like in appearance, which I
failed to recognize and which I will try to learn more about when
they are in leaf.  When we reached the road, we were in sight of the
haunted house, we had already passed the path leading to it and were
as far as the bend in the road.*  We went directly to the house and
then followed the path to Swan Creek.  On the way we  again met
Mr. H.  We found that Mr. H takes a great interest in nature.
The view from his home, the various tints of the leaves during the
year, the various shrubs & trees, all interest him.  We were, therefore
not surprised when he told us that along the path, on which
we were, grew certain remarkable trees or tall shrubs, which he
had found only here.  From his description, we think it must be the
Judas Tree, notwithstanding that he said the blossoms were not like
those of the Pea Blossom and that they were of a royal purple.
Mr. H. also described to us the Magnolia Garden of Charleston
which he said was well worth visiting.  When we left Mr. H. we
hastened onward to the creek.**  Seeing it to-day, in its entirety
we readily understood why it had received its name of Swan
Creek; it certainly looks something like the pictures made
of flying birds with a <s>look</s> long body & outstretched wings.
        