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A. Prosopis pubescens at upper margin of Slrand of 1907, west bay of Obsidian Island. Fruits of Cucurbita palmala 



matured from introductions by flotation are also seen. November 1908. 



B. Rank of Vegetation including Atriplex canescens, Coldenia palmeri, Franseria dumosa, Hymenochloa salsola, Paro- 



sela emoryi, and Petalonyx thurberi on ancient strands below sea-level near Travertine Rock. Line of Erosion of 

 high beach level of Blake Sea on Rocks in distance. 



