Photograph of Southland Brome seeded in October of 1954, using approximately 6 lbs. per acre. 200 lbs. of rock phosphate per acre applied at seeding time. Mainly for bulk and ease of seeding. July 1955 200 lbs. of cleaned certified seed per acre was harvested from this 12 acres and all but 300 lbs. was used to increase this type of planting to approxomately 300 acres on the entire ranch. The seed that was sold brought $1.50 to $2.00 per lb. This land was in timber that was cleared about 6 months prior to this planting. Part of his conservation plan worked out with the Ark-Verd. SCD by Soil Conservation Service technicians.

Photograph of a den tree left when the cull hardwoods were deadened to release the pines. SCS Technicians recommend 3 to 5 den trees per acre to be left when pine are released.

Photograph of detention reservoir, permanent pool. At the east end of the dam looking southwest uo Sheep Creek arm of the lake. Other pictures, OK-2333-11 and -12 and OK-2336-2 and -3. Areas in the background being planned for recreational purposes. OK-2336-1.