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A. Strand of 1909, Travertine Terraces, October 1912. Dense formation of Distichlis with row of scattered individuals 



of Isocoma along middle of zone. Rank of Populus and Salix marking lower margin of strand. One Prosopis 

 pubescens in middle of emersion; also several clumps of Juncus cooperi. Astragalus, Pluchea, and Heliotropium 

 present, but not showing. 



B. Establishment of a Ranch on Emersion of 1910, Mecca Beach, October 1912. Maize in foreground and recently 



planted cuttings of dates on left. Ranch house surrounded by trees of Populus and Salix. 



