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— 1893 —
— July 23 —
— Concord, Mass. —
11 m.
Total 1038 m.
A cool refreshing day. This A.M. Will and I sailed
up the river and got a nest that he had dis-
covered lately, of the short-billed marsh wren. 6 eggs
in it. Very rare. Wonderful nest, completely hidden
in the meadow grass. We then continued to Fair-
Haven Bay, and from there took time in rowing
back home to dinner. After dinner we had a
short shower. Then I had a nice ride on my
wheel to the Reformatory by Elm St. and home by
Concord Linc. & Main & Lowell Sts. I went a
short way down the Old Road to 9-Acre-Corner.
Before tea I rowed M. to Egg Rock, and found
a few plants of the Nelumbium where Minot
Pratt planted it at least 20 yrs. ago. His
grandson, who works for Temple & Beard,
has taken up most all the roots to sell.
Walked with M. this evening, and took a
wheel round the 2 m. square. 11 m. today.
Nelumbo lutea, Pers.
In a cove on the Assabet side of
Egg Rock. Planted by Minot Pratt some 20 yrs. ago.
The plants flourished for years, though
they never flowered. Lately most all the
plants have been uprooted and sold.
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— July 24 — Concord, Mass. —
7 1/2 m.
Total 1045 1/2 m.
Very cool day. This A.M. Will & I drove some way
down the Sandy Pond Road. We then left the car-
riage and tramped through the woods to Goose
Pond, a large sheet of water being part of Will’s
purchase here. The pond was covered with
Limnanthemum thick. It was in full flower
and the surface of the pond looked as if it were
frosted over with snow. I never saw
such a sight. A big mud turtle, 20 or 30 lbs. weight