
          is showing tints of green in its branches.

679
March 28, 1905.  The warmest day so far this spring.  A trip
to Glenburnie, Furnace Br. and Swan Creek.  The warm weather
of the past few days has had a great effect up the plants.  The
alder everywhere, is in full bloom.  It has not, however, had any 
very marked effect upon the Arbutus, it still is rather backward
only a few blossoms were found.  The thermometer reached 80°F.

680
April 1, 1905.  Trip to the Severn.  The weather continues 
warm; there has been no frost since the 16th of last month.
March, no doubt, has been warmer than the average.  Took the
early train to Earleigh Heights, proceeded to Barton's; then went
to Round Bay.  From R.B. proceeded to Robinson where I awaited
the 5:30 p.m. train.  Large forest fires caused by sparks from
engines on the railroad were observed.  One starting from the vicinity
of Earleigh Heights had burned over an enormously large area.
As I was on my way from B's to Robinson's I had to pass
through the region where it was burning.  At least a dozen people 
were observed fighting the fire and trying to prevent it from
crossing the road.  Mr. Leinnbach told me it had destroyed $3000
        