
          river.  I had not proceeded very far when the wind began to
blow.  At times it became very blustery, however, in the
woods protected from the wind, and especially when the
sun shone, it was most enjoyable.  I ate my lunch
in the little woods on the right side of the road, just beyond
the old house.  Skunk Cabbage is very plentiful here.
Reached Pumphrey station about 1 p.m.  As it was so very bustery
about this time, I decided to start homeward, and so followed
the railroad tracks.  Arrived home at 3:30 p.m.  The wind now
had moderated somewhat and the day continued bright & pleasant.
Very much snow has disappeared during the past week.  There
is more in the fields or wherever the sun shines all-day.
Several golden-covered kinglets were observed.

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March 7, 1905.  To the ravine.  Cloudy when I left home and
it looked as if it would rain.  Just as I entered the ravine it
began to hail and gradually turned to rain.  I went as far as
Owl spring and then returned.  There is still plenty of snow in
the ravine.  Secured some fine Porella pinnata.  Observed
that my specimens of Hepatica acuta is still alive.  Stopped at the
        