Switchgrass Plant

Photograph of a switchgrass plant. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Switchgrass – (Panicum Virgatum) - A vigorous, native, perennial, sod-forming grass that occurs throughout most of the U. S. It is most abundant and important as a forage and pasture grass in the central and southern parts of the Great Plains. It usually grows to 3 to 5 feet high, with short, vigorous rhizomes. The flowering head is a widely branching open panicle. Leaves are green to bluish-green. It occurs on nearly all soil types but is most abundant and thrives best on moist low areas of relatively high fertility. Heavy, vigorous roots and underground stems make the species excellent for conservation use. Usually it is seeded with the species with which it occurs naturally. Growth begins in late spring and continues through the summer if there is enough moisture."
Date: September 15, 1949
Creator: Postlethwaite, Hermann
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Switchgrass Plant

Photograph of a switchgrass plant. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Switchgrass – (Panicum Virgatum) - A vigorous, native, perennial, sod-forming grass that occurs throughout most of the U. S. It is most abundant and important as a forage and pasture grass in the central and southern parts of the Great Plains. It usually grows to 3 to 5 feet high, with short, vigorous rhizomes. The flowering head is a widely branching open panicle. Leaves are green to bluish-green. It occurs on nearly all soil types but is most abundant and thrives best on moist low areas of relatively high fertility. Heavy, vigorous roots and underground stems make the species excellent for conservation use. Usually it is seeded with the species with which it occurs naturally. Growth begins in late spring and continues through the summer if there is enough moisture."
Date: September 15, 1949
Creator: Postlethwaite, Hermann
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of rancher Pat Higgins holding runners of Angleton grass growing in rod rows. TX-46, 393.
Date: November 15, 1949
Creator: San Antonio Express
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of a planting machine planting a shelterbelt consisting of three rows, 2 rows of Chinese Elm and 1 row of Mulberry. 30 minutes for 1/2 mile. One row to planted right through the center of farm. The pattern is to be completed in the future. OK-9910.
Date: March 15, 1949
Creator: Gardner, G. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of a planting machine planting a shelterbelt consisting of three rows, 2 rows of Chinese Elm and 1 row of Mulberry. 30 minutes for 1/2 mile. One row to planted right through the center of farm. The pattern is to be completed in the future. OK-9910.
Date: March 15, 1949
Creator: Gardner, G. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph noting the stand of pine seedlings after the hardwood area was removed.
Date: August 15, 1949
Creator: Hodson, E. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education

Photograph of explaining Class 7 land during third annual soil conservation judging contest. OK-10, 003.
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Lowe, Sam D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education

Photograph of the 3rd annual Garvin County Soil Conservation Judging Contest. Section planning pond site. Contest conducted jointly with the Extension Service and SCS technicians with all agricultural agencies assisting. OK-9998.
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Lowe, Sam D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education

Photograph of Ed Roberts, Oklahoma Extension Soil Conservationist, showing erosion of Class 7 land during third annual soil conservation judging contest, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. OK-9999.
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Lows, S. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History