Photograph of this selection of blue grama from near Duncan, Oklahoma has potential use on the red bed soils of Texas and Oklahoma. TX-13639-4.

Photograph of M. B. Coffey, Work Unit Conservationist, standing in a collective terrace outlet protected with King Ranch bluestem. The back of the photograph proclaims, "This is a collective terrace outlet protected with King Ranch Bluestem. The grass was planted in April 1950 at the rate of 5 lbs. per acre. This strip is 45 feet wide at top and 150 feet wide at bottom. When grass is well established 30 acre field at left of this strip will empty on strip. M. B. Coffey Work Unit Conservationist appears in the photo."

Photograph of Ed Jenkins, Soil Conservation District [SCD] Co-operator [left] and J. L. Coppodge [right] inspect this 20 acre planting of sericea lespedeza to determine the stage for seed harvesting. The sericea was planted in 3 foot rows in April, 1948 for pasture. Mr. Jenkins states that the sericea has afforded excellent pasture and that his cattle have eaten it readily. TX-47-274.

Photograph of a new Bermuda grass waterway which was sodded using Bermuda roots on February 25, 1953, and planted to corn on March 25, 1953. Cultivation of corn stimulated the growth and spread of the grass which was almost a solid cover when the photo was taken. A fair yield of corn was made. S. E. Jones, Soil Conservation Service [SCS] technician, holds one of the Bermuda grass runners which is around 18 inches long. Class III, Soil Unit 2 BL. See TX-48-593-A. TX-48-593-B

Photograph of a title layout that was made by using Hernard 3-D title letters on a lithographic America The Beautiful print. Note. Shadow effect by using the raised letters. Color slides wre made by using the raised letters. Color slides were made of the same picture with amazing results.

Photograph of a mesquite eradication studies program on the Jay Taylor ranch showing a sparse stand of mesquite, with good blue grama grass. Dead limbs of mesquite may be seen. Notice the two automobiles on the trail. Section 28. TX-1690.

Photograph of row planting of Big Bluestem at the Plant Materials Center in Knox City.

Photograph of row planting of Blue Grama at the Plant Materials Center in Knox City.

Photograph of row planting of Engelmann daisy at the Plant Materials Center in Knox City. A barn and a few other buildings stand in the background.

Photograph of row planting of Little Bluestem at the Plant Materials Center in Knox City.

Photograph of row planting of Sand Bluestem at the Plant Materials Center in Knox City.

Photograph of row plantings of Alkali Sacaton at the Plant Materials Center in Knox City. A barn and a few other buildings stand in the background.

Photograph of SCS Plant Materials Center, now planting Engelmann daisies at the Center. OK-4873-3.

Photograph of SCS biologist Gary Mullard, Claremore, OK, and Plant Material Specialist Bob Lippart, Manhattan, Kansas, examine plants being grown at the Bud Smith Plant Materials Center. OK-3972-1.

Photograph of Area Conservationist Archie Welch (center), Altus, OK, and two Texas participants in the Bud Smith Plant Materials Center (PMC) on a field day, examing grasses being grown. OK-3971-6.

Photograph of SCS Plant Materials Center Sign. OK-3972-14.

Photograph of Plant Materials Specialist Bob Lippart, Manhattan, Kansas, examines plants growing at the Bud Smith Plant Materials Center, Knox City, Texas. OK-3971-14.

Photograph of group leaving for a tour of the Bud Smith Plant Materials Center during a field day held at the Center. OK-3972-5.

Photograph of an old area of land. By fencing it on the pasture side rather than the cropland side, the ditch is well-vegetated and protected from erosion. Such odd areas provide nesting sites for quail and a habitat for wild pollenating insects. TX-44, 673.

Photograph of an old area of land. By fencing it on the pasture side rather than the cropland side, the ditch is well-vegetated and protected from erosion. Such odd areas provide nesting sites for quail and a habitat for wild pollenating insects. TX-44, 673.

Photograph of an old area. By fencing on the pasture side, instead of the cropland side, the ditch is well-vegetated and protected from erosion. Such odd areas provide nesting sites for quail and a habitat for wild, pollinating insects.

Photograph of old planting of Weeping Lovegrass. Planted on weed cover around 1948. TX-201-12.

Photograph of Soil Conservation District [SCD] Board chairman Olean (left) and Soil Conservation Service [SCS] technician Albert T. Jordan (right) inspect a strand of cotton planted where guar was grown last year. Cotton planted as two rows in and one out. At left is cotton following cotton. Practically no cotton will be harvested around here this year because of drought. I 2 RR. TX-48, 201.

Photograph of Soil Conservation District [SCD] Board Chairman Olson (left) and Soil Conservation Service technician, Albert T. Jordan [right] standing in a field of cotton following cotton. Drought has ruined this cotton, planted 2 in and 2 out following. In the background in the 10-acre field of cotton planted 2 in and 1 out following soil-improving guar. I 2 RR. TX-48, 204.