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"them's a very nice fruit, very much like a huckleberry, and taste
somewhat similar".  He says, the fruit is ripe just a little
ahead of the cherry and that he has found it frequently.  I asked
him why our Papaws do not fruit; he said, "them's
bastards, I reckon".  Leaving Mr. S. I hastened onward to R.
and then home.  Arrived home about 6 P.M.

Saw to-day the Maryland Yellow Throat.

414
April 29. 1903.  With Section C from Bonnie Brae to Walbrook.
Aphyllon uniflora and Cornus florida were found in bloom.

415
April 30, 1903.  With section A. over the same route.  To-day
the thermometer reached 91°, notwithstanding, it did not seem so
very warm.

416
May 1, 1903.  With section B. from Pimlico R'd to Woodberry.
We took the Emory Grove car to Pimlico R'd & Shirley Lane. Podophyllum 
peltatum was found plentifully.  Viburnum prunifolium
was observed in bloom at several places.

417
May 2, 1903.  With Mr. W. to Marley,  F.H. and Glenburnie.
During the night it was quite cold and in some places, light
frosts are reported.  We took the early train, arrived at M we
proceeded to our Lygodium place.  The old fronds are still to be seen.
        