PLATE 8 
A. —Saltgrass association. An even stand of Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene 
with Allenrolfea in the background. This photograph shows boring No. 12, 
Table XVII. Thermal, Calif., September 14, 1914. 
B. —Pickleweed association. Practically pure Allenrolfea with bare salt 
incrusted areas between the plants. The plants are dark brownish green during 
much of the season. Sample 9, Table XX, was taken at this place. Thermal, 
Calif., September 14, 1914. 
