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Rye and Volunteer Vetch in Pecan Orchard
Photograph of rye and volunteer vetch grasses planted in a 74-acre pecan orchard owned by Dr. W. L. Allen. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Volunteer cover and soil building crop vetch in 74 acre pecan orchard. In 1943 Dr. Allen planted 10# vetch and 30# rye with 100# phosphate per acre. Combined 100# seed per acre and disked residue into soil. In September, 1944 the orchard was treated with 100# 0-20-0 per acre. Volunteer vetch resulted that grazed 11 cows, and 1 horse from November 1 until April 15, 51 sheep from Feb. 15 to April 15; 25 goats from...[description ends]."
Date:
April 26, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Disking a Vetch and Rye Cover Crop in Orchard
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man on a tractor disking a vetch and rye cover crop in orchard. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Disking vetch and rye cover crop, fertilized with 220 lbs. per acre of superphosphate, in 60 acre orchard. Cover crop planted first of October 1944. After being disked the residue left on the surface of the soil conserves moisture and reduces run-off and erosion. This land formerly was in peanuts; peach trees were planted after cow peas had been grown 2 years. Cover crop clipping best yielded 10.1 tons per acre of green matter."
Date:
April 26, 1945
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Field Fertilizer and Rye Variety Test; Winter Cover Crop
Photograph of two UNIDENTIFIED men inspecting and testing various grasses and field fertilizers. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Field fertilizer and rye variety test; winter cover crop. Left: Strip Abruzzi rye (30#) and hairy vetch (10#) per acre, unfertilized. Center: Strip common rye (30#) and hairy vetch (10#) fertilized with 120# superphosphate (0-20-0) per acre. All strips planted October 29, 1944 (to be harvested for seed). Results per acre: Right strips (Fertilized) Hairy Vetch, 8494#-4 ¼ Tons, Rye, 1 ¾ T. Total, 6 T. Middle Strip (Fertilized). Left Strip (Unfertilized) Hairy vetch, 103#--1/20 Tons, Rye 1 ½ T. Total, 1 ½ T. Soil: 7-9-B-2."
Date:
April 26, 1945
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Meadow Waterway Developed From Old Gully
Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men standing in a meadow waterway developed from an old gully. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Meadow waterway developed from old gully. In 1937 the gully was worked with a blade and seeded to bluestem. Excess terrace water from entire cultivated area of the farm is now being safely disposed of through this channel."
Date:
April 21, 1945
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Longhorn Cattle
Photograph of Longhorn cow and steer.
Date:
April 14, 1945
Creator:
Allred, B. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Washita River Flood
Photograph of Washita River, north of Hammon, Oklahoma, where the Wshita River crosses a railroad. This photo ws taken at 5:15 pm. Note water coming through railroad fill. Also note crest of storm has already passed fill and damage has been done to the railroad.
Date:
April 30, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of seed tree surrounded by young pines. All areas in this section, not harmed by human activity, will become reforested in this manner. LA-D8-10.
Date:
April 18, 1945
Creator:
Spencer, Don
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of a seed tree surrounded by young pines. All areas in this section not despoiled by people will become reforested this summer. LA-D8-10.
Date:
April 18, 1945
Creator:
Spencer, Don
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History