soiled torn apron/ sure head cooking enjoyed us! Ponderosa has not been killed, and cosmos are yet in bloom at Alexandria Our northern trees are de- coming & carrier, only a few red, yellow & white oaks & chestnuts appear. The locust is common, Liquidambar is abundant, and the tulip tree is now a feature of the low places; it's straight bolt effect cur- rage of symmetrically broadly conical head and yellow & glistening leaves made a striking object. Oak is yet common in patches to Accotink. A fine swarm of May- nolin has just been passed.