Field of Suiter Fescue

Photograph of “Suiter fescue (Kentucky 31 fescue) planted at 15 lbs. per acre with 5 lbs. alfalfa and 4 lbs. red clover in Oct. 1949.” A small farmstead and windmills are visible in the distant background.
Date: July 1, 1950
Creator: Rechenthin, C. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation

Photograph of roots, leaves and seedheads of a red plantain, one of several small plants called tallow weed. TX-46, 888.
Date: July 1, 1950
Creator: Hart, James
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation

Photograph of roots, leaves and seed heads of red plantains {USDA: redseed plantains*], one of several small plants called tallow weed. TX-46, 888. *https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_plrh.pdf
Date: July 1, 1950
Creator: Hart, James
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of King Ranch Bluestem seed plot planted in the Spring of 1949. The small plot can be irrigated and seed has been harvested for use on other parts of the ranch. TX-47-383.
Date: November 1, 1950
Creator: Rechenthin, C. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a Ford tractor pulling one way with effect [?] discs and seed drill. Pitting and seeding operations on rangeland in poor condition. TX-46-958.
Date: July 1, 1950
Creator: Keng, E. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Seed Harvest

Photograph of a district employee cleaning switchgrass seed in District warehouse. Also shown is part of the many thousands of pounds of switchgrass already cleaned and stacked ready for distribution.
Date: November 1, 1950
Creator: Elder, A. T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History