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Canti,
Blair
1974
Journal
White Mountain Research Station, Bishop, Inyo
Co., California.
May 31
I drove to various buildings on the station.
He said he didn't want me to move into
the station dormitory bought, so he had me stay
at his home on Pa-Me Lane, West Bishop.
June 1
Awoke at 7:00 AM, but was unable to
return to Research Station until 10:00 AM
this morning. There was much work to be
done today, for I have to return the car to
the University on Sunday (tomorrow, June 2).
I first cleaned up my living quarters, for they
were unused and dusty; in addition to being
dusty, ran into town to shop for
food and housekeeping items. I had not
purchased late yesterday. Met Mr. Guse
at the gate as I was leaving, and he timed
the station's clock store on for me. I
drove into town and did some shopping. Then
explored for localities from which I might
collect Blackbrush. I discovered that
Line Street leads W. out of Bishop and
under the firies. From about 4600' to
just over 6000' there is a blackbrush
belt - The brush is at first low, then
average plant size increases, as does the
dominance of the plant community, until by
5500' it is almost exclusively blackbrush.