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3 that it is annual. We have one tree on the ranch. I have watched it pretty closely the last two years have never seen
fruit of two seasons on it at once. At present it has about 40 or 50 cones on a dozen branches or 20, all about the same size,
apparently mature, with plenty of seed. If these cones are two years old where are the yearlings? I can't find a single cone
younger than those with ripe seed. Moreover the branchlets on which the cones are show only one years growth. Hereafter I
mean to watch this tree still more closely - try to find some fertile flowers mark them. I see by the newspaper that the
Rainier Reserve is to be band to sheepmen at the rate of 5. per 1000 sheep Wishing you family Silva Happy New Year I am
Ever Yours John Muir