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In April, 1909, in connection with our studies and exploration 
Florida and the West Indies, Dr. Britton and Dr. Howe re- 
relatives have been ae oe be plants of ems Rabie growing 
h r side of tk the 
Cuba. 
plant was named for the chain of islands, the Florida 
K 
Fortunately, a ee ves of specimens of this epee 
species have been secured and planted in certain tropical hi 
tioned in a subsequent page of this paper. While considering 
the cacti of Key West, aside from the prickly-pears (Opuntiae), 
it may be interesting to note that in the earlier part of the last 
century, before the Pe of the hammock had been carried 
