whole collection bears strong testimony in behalf of the faithful manner in which the members 

 of the expedition performed their duties. 



The writer also desires to express his sincere thanks to Professor Max Weber for the 



honor of being asked to collaborate in so monumental a work, and for the unfailing courtesy 

 extended during the progress of the preparation of this report. 



Thanks are also due to Dr. Versluys for a number of rare papers concerning the 



Alcyonacea, and for many courtesies in the way of suggestions and information. 



State University of Iowa, 

 June 7th, 1909. 



