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Berkeley, Cal. 1904
-- Lewisia cotyledon Rob. Examination of material near Marble Mt., Chandler 1594, June 24, 1901.
Count of Parts
Flower Petals Stamens Valves of Cap. No. 1 _ 9 5 No. 2 _ 9 7 3 No. 3 _ 9 9 3 No. 4 _ 9 7 3 No. 5 _ 8 8 No. 5 _ 8 8
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7_3
King City, June 14, 1901
King City is a forlorn hole. It is a typical American or rather Californian grain town. It has two hotels. But what is the good of choice when the apples are rotten? However, the Vendome, which is further from the depot is the better of the two. But the ride to Jolon is most beautiful; one goes up a narrow valley which becomes narrower and narrower and ascends to a canon leading over a summit. The grade down to Jolon is long, easy & beautiful, the horses going at a spanking trot but not pulling a pound. The road fine, the oak-covered hills and little valleys -over-
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