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quite different from those existing at any of the other points 
visited. After passing over the densely wooded marginal ridge, 
upon which epiphytic and terrestrial orchids, such as Epiden- 
drum nocturnum, Epidendrum plicatum, Broughionia domingensis 
large limestone sinks varying in depth from twenty to thirty 
feet. The sides of these sink-holes are covered with species of 
ferns we had not before encountered. There are many interesting 
plants in the pine woods, and also several small coppices with 
Fig. 21. A view in the interior of Andros, near the headwaters of Fresh Creek. 
The “marl” is shown in the foreground, and‘ narrow strips of “ pineyard” 
pear in the distance. 
their characteristic species, one of these being Canavalia bahamen- 
beautiful fresh water lakes. These lakes are distributed in a 
chain running toward the southwest and probably connecting with 
the fresh water lagoons we encountered at the head-waters of 
Fresh Creek. Here Zamia pumila and Aletris bracteata appear 
