Den 21.

January 31, 1920. Male trapped here night of January 29, and suckling female trapped at same place and same opening of mound, night of January 30. Burrow excavated to secure young, which were found in special nest chamber.

Species stored.Grams.
Aristida spp. (intimate mixture of undetermined species)1,115
Eschscholtzia mexicana (from spring of 1919)48
Opuntia (prickly pear, seeds only, no fruits)10
Total1,173

Three species represented. Prickly pear hitherto found as fruits only.

Den 22.

January 1, 1921. Rather good grass growth here in summer of 1920. Burrow typical, sandy soil. Two skulls of former residents unearthed.

Species stored.Grams.
Aplopappus gracilis (some B. rothrockii)1,030
Astragalus nuttallianus630
Bouteloua rothrockii (some A. gracilis)530
Sida diffusa30
Solanum elaeagnifolium (282 fruits)53
Loeflingia pusillaTr.
Bouteloua aristidoidesTr.
Plantago ignotaTr.
Lupinus sparsiflorusTr.
Old storage (mostly Bouteloua aristidoides with traces of B. rothrockii and Aristida divaricata)60
Total2,333

Eleven species represented. First instance of quantity storage of Aplopappus gracilis. First occurrence of Loeflingia pusilla and Astragalus nuttallianus.

Den 24.

November 8, 1921. On mesa northeast of Albuquerque, N. Mex., near base of Sandia Mountains. Fair grass growth here during preceding summer.