Holmes, R. 1962 Journal 34. 22 July Barrow, Alaska with 10-15 mph east wind. Several flock of Pectoral Seals in Footprint Lake & large groups of Phalanges at Newannagin inlet to Okpavik. The tundra is still very dry despite rain two days ago. Many of the plants are now flowering - Cephalanthus is in bloom in patches all over the tundra, but perhaps most common or densest, in Footprint Lake. Papaver is distributed in well drained areas - pygmy type, ridges & certain parts / Footprint. Also in the dry lake, the Seneca congestis is in full bloom. In the mojave polytypes - Stellaria is everywhere - as well as a number / Saxifraga - most commonly S. punctata + cornuta. Petasites fragilis is blooming everywhere & The large dark green leaves in some areas form dense mats. Potentilla - blooms in drained areas. Many of the grasses are starting to head & The tundra has been very green during the last week - due this year's growth. Several, growing soil enough to cover the dead material. Lemmings are still not seen commonly.