but I was fortunate in encountering a young- man, Mr. Oliver 

 -Bergren, who has a homestead at the southeastern base at the 

 Mexican hne. He knew the mountain thoroughh', having fur 

 several years hunted over it. and was familiar with the cvpress. 

 He and his brother-in-law interested themselves at once in my 

 (errand and were kind enough to conduct me to the nearest throve. 



..K 







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A Tecate Cypt-us growing on the north slope of Mt, Tecate, 

 San Diego County California- 

 Height 14 feet; diameter of trunk at the ground, 3*4 inches. 



19 ' 



