28 BOTANICAL GAZETTE [JANUARY 
serve as a stimulus for other efforts all over the state looking toward 
the preservation in Public Domain of original stands of forest 
types and plant associations. This is not wholly a matter of 
nature sentiment, but one of scientific necessity. 
1G. 2,—Upper Pines, view within formation which here occupies a high terrace: 
dominant form of herbaceous layer is Pteris aquilina; atmometer station 7. 
To Judge Jewett I wish to express my deep appreciation of 
his hospitality during the prosecution of my field work. I also 
wish to express my thanks to my colleague, Dr. WILLIAM 
McCRackEN, who assisted me throughout in taking data. 
