W.B. Davis 1936 Homedale, Cwyhwe Co., Idaho. May 28, lower in elevation than the north side, a high bluff borders the river on the north. The whole area on both sides of the river is of a sandy-clay type of soil, but on the higher hills and plateaux, a short distance from the river, the clay-like soil is covered with superficial layers of sand which in some places is quite deep - 2 to 3 ft. The native vegetation on each side of the river is largely Artemisia, Atriplex, Grayia and some Barcolatus. The presence of Atriplex is indicative of alkali in the soil. Along the river the willows form the chief vegetation. June grass is the dominant grass in uncultivated areas. Jawrisend gophers are on both sides of the river here, but there are no ground squirrels on the north side in this immediate area. Mr. Aldris told me that they were common on the north side when he moved there 15 years ago. However, intensive poisoning campaigns had effectively removed them. He reported seeing them about 10 mi East of here on the road to Nampa!