DESERTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO 



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THE MOST MASSIVE OF ALL CACTI, CerCliS WCbcri: TOMELLIN, MEXICO 



The human figures, which may be indistinctly seen at the foot of the tree, give an idea of 

 the great size of this cactus. The numerous thick branches all arise from a central stem 

 within a few feet of the ground. 



