"a bit and we easily have gained a week. Bluebirds in augmented flocks, flee the approaching train. Into a lot of trees show color yet. About ten miles out of Wilmington the vegetation changes. The first change is at Phileo where ligustrum is common. Below W. it is abundant and the short leaf pine and rarely willow oak yet in full dress appears. This appears to be related to live oak, At Perrysville we have gained over three weeks. Most trees except ash, poplar &c being in full autumn foliage. Short