Bermudagrass Seed

Photograph of NK-37 Bermudagrass seed. Seeding and fertilizing rate was 1/2 lb. hulled NK-37 bermuda grass seed with 125 lbs. 10-20-10 per acre at seeding time. Seed was mixed with fertilizer and planted in shallow furrows 18 inches apart with an Ezy-Flow fertilizer Spreader with "Pray" furrowing device attached.
Date: July 8, 1959
Creator: Fountain, W. T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Bermuda grass seed. The seeding and fertilizing rate was 1/2 pound hulled NK-37 Bermuda seed with 125 lbs. 10-20-10 per acre at seeding time. Seed was mixed with fertilizer and planted in shallow furrows 18 inches apart with an EZEE-Flow fertilizer spreader with “Pray” furrowing device attached. OK-894-10.
Date: July 8, 1959
Creator: Fountain, W. T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

NK-37 Bermudagrass

Photograph of NK-37 Bermuda grass planted June 30, 1959 on a well prepared seedbed, previously limed. 1/2 pound of NK-37 hulled bermuda seed and 125 lbs of 10-20-10 was the seeding and fertilization rate. Seed was mixed with fertilizer and planted in shallow furrows 18 inches apart.
Date: July 8, 1959
Creator: Fountain, W. T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fertilized Seed-Bermuda grass

Photograph of fertilized and seed-Bermuda grass, 5 weeks after planting. Planted on a well prepared seedbed in 18 inch rows with an Ezee-Flow fertilizer spreader with an H. L. Pray furrowing attachment.
Date: July 2, 1955
Creator: Fountain, William T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fertilized Seed-Bermuda grass

Photograph of fertilized and seed-Bermuda grass, five weeks after planting. Planted on a well prepared seedbed in 18 inch rows with an Ezee-Flow fertilizer spreader with an H. L. Pray furrowing attachment.
Date: July 2, 1955
Creator: Fountain, William T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Herefords Grazing on Bermuda

Photograph of pure bred polled Herefords grazing on fertilized seeded Bermuda grass. One month after planting. Over seeded with annual lespedeza and white clover.
Date: July 2, 1955
Creator: Fountain, William T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Herefords on Bermuda Grass Pasture

Photograph of pure bred polled Herefords grazing on fertilized seed planted Bermuda grass. Over seeded with annual lespedeza and white clover.
Date: July 2, 1955
Creator: Fountain, William T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Overseeding

Photograph of fertilized seed Bermuda grass over seeded with annual lespedeza and white clover. One month after planting.
Date: July 2, 1955
Creator: Fountain, William T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Overseeding Bermuda Grass

Photograph of fertilized seed Bermuda grass over seeded with annual lespedeza and white clover. One month after planting. Planted and fertilized with an Ezee-Flow fertilizer distributor with a H. L. Pray 18 inch furrowing attachment.
Date: July 2, 1955
Creator: Fountain, William T.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Airplane Spraying Results

Photograph of the first of a series of photographs showing the results of airplane spraying over dense growth of oak, hickory, elm and maple in the Potato Hill area, and sparse growth of grass underneath canopy. Area sprayed May 23, 1854.
Date: July 10, 1954
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Common Bermuda Grass Established Pasture

Photograph of a 26 acre field of common Bermuda grass established by planting 2 lbs. of hulled Bermuda grass seed with 100 lbs 10-20-10 fertilizer per acre in shallow furrows on a well prepared cultipacked seedbed (7-OH-B-3-III). Two months after seeding date, Mr. Mabry reports 26 head of 2 and 3 year-old white face cows are grazing this new Bermuda planting at this date and it is carrying them. Mr. Mabry plans to overseed the field in the fall of 1955 with big hop clover when the field is well established with underground root stolons. He plans to overseed fall swon vetch and small grain to maintain soil fertility and for supplemental pasture. One ton of lime per acre was applied to improve legume growth.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Bermuda grass at the A.G. Mabry Ranch. Planted on May 2, 1955. A 26 acre field of common Bermuda grass established by planting 2 pounds of hulled Bermuda grass seed with 100 pounds of 10-20-10 fertilizer per acre in shallow furrows on a wall prepared cultipacked** seedbed (See 7-OH-B-3-III). Two months after seeding date, Mr. Mabry reports 26 head of 2 and 3 year-old white face cows are grazing this new Bermuda planting at this date and it is carrying them. Mr. Mabry plans to overseed the field in the fall of 1955 with big hop clover. When the field is well established with underground root stolons, he plans to overseed fall-sown vetch and small grain to maintain soil fertility and for supplemental pasture. One ton of lime per acre was applied to improve legume growth. OK-72-5. **referring to the use of a cultipacker, that roller-comprised piece of agricultural equipment that establishes a smooth seedbed for planting by breaking down dirt clods, air bubbles and small stones.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of the A.G. Mabry Ranch. Planted on May 2, 1955, a 26 acre field of common Bermuda grass established by planting 2 pounds of hulled Bermuda grass seed with 100 pounds of 10-20-10 fertilizer per acre in shallow furrows on a well-prepared cultipacked seedbed (7-OH-B-3-III). Two months after seeding date, Mr. Mabry reports 26 head of 2- and 3-year old white face cows are grazing this new Bermuda planting at this date and it is carrying them. Mr. Mabry plans to overseed the field in the fall of 1955 with big hop clover. When the field is well established with underground root stolons, he plans to overseed fall sown vetch and small grain to maintain soil fertility and for supplemental pasture. One ton of line per acre was applied to improve legume growth. OK-72-5.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of the first in a series of pictures showing the results of airplane spraying of pine and oak. Area sprayed on May 25, 1954. Picture taken on June 10, 1954. Pine showed considerable damage. 50% to 75% of the needles showed damage and 50% to 75% of all new growth showed characteristic twist from 2-4-5T herbicide All of the undesirable undergrowth shows damage. OK-10-874.
Date: July 10, 1954
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of the first in a series of pictures showing results of airplane spraying over dense growth of oak, hickory, elm and maple in the Potato Hill area and sparse growth of grass underneath the canopy. Area sprayed on May 23, 1954.
Date: July 10, 1954
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of the first in a series of pictures showing results of airplane spraying over dense growth of oak, hickory, elm and maple in the Potato Hill area and sparse growth of grass underneath the canopy. Area sprayed on May 23, 1954.
Date: July 10, 1954
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Quachita Problem Area

Photograph of open range country, Ouachita problem area in soil conservation. There is little hope for a conservaton program on this area so long as it is unfenced and subject to uncontrolled fire and grazing.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Results of Aerial Spraying

Photograph of a series of photos showing the results of airplane spraying of pine and oak. Area sprayed on May 25, 1954. Picture taken on June 10, 1954. Pine showed considerable damage. 50% to 75% of needles showed damage and 50% to 75% if all new growth showed characteristic twist from 244 5 T. All of undesirable undergrowth show damage.
Date: July 10, 1954
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Results of Airplane Spraying

Photograph of a series of photos showing the results of airplane spraying of pine and oak. Area sprayed on May 25, 1954. Picture taken on June 10, 1954. Pine showed considerable damage. 50% to 75% of needles showed damage and 50% to 75% if all new growth showed characteristic twist from 244 5 T. All of undesirable undergrowth show damage.
Date: July 10, 1954
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of open range country, Quachita problem area in soil conservation. There is little hope for a conservation program for this area so long as it is unfenced and subject to uncontrolled fire and grazing. OK_72-11.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of the first in a series of pictures showing the results of airplane spraying over dense growth of oak, hickory, elm and maple in the Potato Hill area, and sparse growth of grass underneath the canopy. Area sprayed on May 23, 1954. OK-10-877.
Date: July 10, 1954
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of open range country, Quachita problem area in soil conservation. There is little hope for a conservation program for this area so long as it is unfenced and subject to uncontrolled fire and grazing. OK_72-11.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of open range country, Quachita problem area in soil conservation. There is little hope for a conservation program for this area so long as it is unfenced and subject to uncontrolled fire and grazing. OK_72-11.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bermuda Grass Crop

Photograph of planted May 2, 1955. 26 acre field of common bermuda grass established by planting 2 lobs of hulled bermuda grass seed with 100 lbs 10-20-10 fertilizer per acre in shallow furrows on a well prepared cultipacked seedbed (7-OH-B-3-III). Two months after seeding date, Mr. Mabry reports 26 head of 2 and 3 year-old white face cows are grazing this new bermuda planting at this date and it is carrying them. Mr. Mabry plans to overseed the field in the fall of 1955 with big hop clover. When the field is well established with underground root stolons he plans to overseed fall sown vetch and small grain to maintain soil fertility and for supplemental pasture. One ton of lime per acre was applied to improve legume growth.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Gamble, Maurice
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History