60 THE BROAD-SCLEROPHYLL VEGETATION OF CALIFORNIA. 



Considerable trouble was encountered by reason of the depreda- 

 tions of thirsty animals, and several of the surface cups were de- 

 stroyed, so that the lower series is incomplete. The dry-season 

 study was carried on from June 8 to October 17, 1913, and readings 

 were taken at weekly intervals, with a few irregularities. For the 

 investigation of rainy-season conditions, stations 3, 4, and 7 were 



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