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leaves and fruits. The Linden has lost its leaves and so also have
the American Elm.  The latter, therefore, loses its leaves before the Slippery
Elm loses its.  I observed the wonderful behavior of the umbels of Daucus
Carota.  When in flower, the tops of the umbel form a level surface
thus [sketch of umbel]; when the ovules have been fertilized and the fruit is forming 
the outer rays elongate and the ripening fruits are enclosed <s>in</s> within the
rays of the umbel, thus [sketch of umbel]; when the fruits are ripe the rays again
straighten forming a level surface, thus giving the fruits a chance to be
disseminated.  It was noon when I reached Dickeyville, so I ate
my lunch near the spring.  The Black Haw -- Viburnum prunifolium,
was found ripe.  This fruit is edible.  Each fruit contains one large flat
seed.  It can be bit open readily.  I observed that it is quite bitter.
The seed is thus protected.  I had hoped to find some Spirogyra in
the little pool near the park but found it perfectly clear.
Returned home about 3:30 P.M. and visited Back Shores.  The Waternet
is again filling the gutters at the foot of Hanover St.
I collected a few pods of the Milkweed Asclepias Cornuti.
When the pod bursts open, the seeds gradually protrude, but they
are held rather securely by the tip of the cones.  No light breeze, therefore
I can dislodge them, a strong breeze, however, will and this is what
        