VOL, IV. 
JANUARY, 1905 NO. 1 
is i eh iN 
OF THE 
einen Calitornia Academy of Ociences 
COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATION 
THEO. B. COMSTOCK, S. D.; 
A. Davipson, C. M., M. D.; 
Wo. H. KNIGHT. 
CONTENTS: 
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Congratulations (Editorial)... ca Jl The Bees of Southern California—VII 
‘Transactions for December, 1904, 2 by T. D. A, Cockerell.. Os secdo 
Academy, Directors 2 Brenisrene California by ‘Dr Lorenzo 
Sections, Biology 2 Gordin Yates.. 
Astronomy......... 3 Notes and News... 
Botany, Geology.. 4 Flora of Clifton, Arizona 
Publications Received, 4 A. Davidson, C. M,, M. D................-- 19 
Publications Reviewed OD 
A Preliminary Synopsis of the South- 
ern California Cyperaceae—VI, by 
Dp TB, ZY SIGI2\ Gorecocnecesoonroeecopeonos eoconcenceocao 8 
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MAILED FEBRUARY 21, 1905 
CONGRATULATIONS? 
We are pleased to note that our cautionary remarks last 
month against over-exertion in the cause of the Academy have 
been heeded by the present members. So far as can be judged 
by results, no one has run serious risk from overwork in en- 
listing recruits. The membership list has grown some through 
the efforts of members of the Board of Directors, but the fact 
remains that the Southern California Academy of Sciences, 
with all its valuable work for the community and the advanee- 
ment of science, is still dependent upon the sacrifices and gen- 
erosity of a very few devoted workers. 
Notwithstanding the advantage gained this year by the free 
use of excellent quarters for our meetings, we lack vital susten- 
ance to enable us to properly put forth the results of the 
scientific labors of the best local authorities, which are freely 
offered. 
Just now the Committee on Publication has in hand a con- 
siderable amount of material which it would be disgraceful not 
to publish under the auspices of the Academy. But the limit 
of funds available compels us to let it go elsewhere, unless by 
some means enough money ean be raised to meet the mere cost 
of printing. 
