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the highest official to the lowliest peon, showed marked courtesy and 

 hospitality to the members of the expedition. Customs officials made 

 entrance into the country easy; railroad men were most helpful in 



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Fig. 81. — Apparatus for drying specimens. The 

 bundle of plants rests upon two poles. From this, 

 cloth is draped about the charcoal-burning heater, 

 being lined with woven wire to prevent its being 

 blown into the fire. 



every way ; landowners continually were placing their liaciendas at 

 the disposal of the party. Much of the success of the expedition was 

 due to this universal spirit of friendly cooperation. 



