2-28-39? Sonchusoleraceus h.J100; M593 Fl. with above. All signs point to this. Its only beginning to develop so that the one fl.-head close to ground. Outer ligules al- mmost white, tinged purplish beneath. Central ones very pale yellow. Effect diff from usual for species. 3-2-39 Ellisia chrysanthemifolia Beith J 815; M#06 Fl. La-Tolla Hermosa, vacant lot east of streetcar between Camino de la Costa and Canada and Beaumont Ave. Corolla white, veined purple, yellow at base of tube; scales yellow, plainly visible (2x). Ovary truncate. Plant 4½ in high. [Mr. G 3-3 says name Eucrypta] — Greene now prefers it? 3-2-39 [illegible] Oenothera bistorta Hoo Nutf J685: O.— Hock M342. Fl. Petals all with dark spot at base. Ovary def- quadrangular at base but too young to say more. Within hairy, the basal ones tinged reddish. Earliest fl.-give effect of acaulescence, but plant has at now bent as tho going to be decumbent with beds in lf. axils. Calyx lobes with long spreading hairs outside. Petals 1/4 in long. [Dr. Pierce 3-3 agrees with this ident] [See O.micrantha 3-6-37] [See 5-1-39 3-2-39 Ameinckia intermedia FvM. J#4; M422 Fl. with above. [Mr.G. 3-3 says this ident prob. correct as it's the only species likely to be found around here]. Stems now to 15 in tall, narrower in effect than will (J), stand erect close at ground giving plant a gaunt look. Corolla rich deep yellow (not "pale") with darker spots bet. lobes. Exserted tube obscure limb of corolla keeps this from resembling "forget-me-not" [See 3-20-39