Long Island, July 13-December 31, 1917
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Sept 15. 1917 34 thumb - (Polygonum Sagittatum) the flowers together in masses but the latter projected higher than the Jewel-weed rosems last in June contrasts. Countrous number of Purple Gerards (Agaleis purpurea) and went there masses of pink bloom two perfectly white ones on a single plant - The geradies grow much larger in these wet meadows than on the plains. By the Roadside a fine Single plant of Three-leafed False Foxglove (Gerardia pedicularia) And in one spot about 30 yds for - Virginia Day flower (Commelina Virginica) Climbing Wild Cucumber or Wild Balsam apple. (Echinocystis labata) with characteristic pods green with long white spines / . & its spiral tendrils L. H. BIGLOW & COMPANY, INC., MAKERS, NEW YORK FORM 60-271598