4. The fresh-water turtle (Testudo picta) begins to show itself.
7. Found in blossom to-day, Hepatica triloba, Laurus benzoin, Sanguinaria canadensis, Spathyema fetida, Acer rubrum, &c. The first bee is seen.
10. In blossom at the woodlands, Viola blanda, Luzula filamentosa, Raf., Gnaphalium? plantageneum, &c.
12. In blossom at Cambden, Viola lanceolata, and Houstonia cerulea.
14. The apricot-trees begin to blossom in gardens. Acernegundo is in bloom at Gray's Ferry.
15. Seen the first butterfly—it was small and gray. Found in blossom, near Cambden, Phlox subulata, Arabis parviflora, Raf., and Vaccinium ligustrinum.
18. Seen in blossom, Epigea repens, Carex acuta, and Taraxacum dens-leonis. In gardens, the peach and cherry trees are in bloom. Observed many insects. The Camellia, the Magnolia chinensis, &c. are seen in the hot-house of the Woodlands.
20. The first snake is seen, Coluber trivittata, Raf. Also a beautiful large butterfly, red and black. The Salix vitellina, and Capsella bursa. (Thlaspi bursa-pastoris,) are in blossom.
21. Found in blossom, near Gray's Ferry, Narcissus pseudo-narcissus, and Sedum ternatum, both naturalized. Likewise the Populus tremuloides, and Mespelus canadensis. The leaves of Podophyllum pettatum are fully expanded.