PLATE XIV 



Fig. I. — Arctic-Alpine and upper subalpine region, where forage is sparse, due to poor 

 soil, short growing season, and unfavorable climate. 



Fig. 2. — Mountain range lands prior to the beginning of growth and germination. 

 Photographed on Jime 21, igo8. 



Fig. 3. — Same view as shown in figure 2, but more in detail, showing the condition 

 eight days later (Jiuie 30). The conspicuous plant in the foreground is spring beauty 

 {Claytonia lanceolata), which closely follows the recession of the snow and announces 

 the earliest approach of spring. 



