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.

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.

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.

Photograph of J. A. Brown's Bermuda grass pasture.

Photograph of J. E. Butler's Bermuda grass pasture.

Photograph of J. A. Brown's Bermuda grass pasture.

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.

Photograph of one of the many excellent cabins for rent in the Robbers Cave State Park located near Wilburton, Oklahoma.

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.

Photograph of Lee H. Carlton, WUC, Talihina, examining a field of Lovegrass (eragrotis curvula) and Services lespedeza. Mixture planted April 19, 1955. fertilization with 100 lbs. 10-20-10 and 200 lbs. 0-20-0. Mowed June 10, 1955-15 bales hay per acre. Potato Hill, 6d, drouthy soil. This is an introductory planting of weeping lovegrass in this area. Looks promising.

Photograph of a field drainage ditch in Fourche Maline creek bottom constructed in the spring of 1956. Ditch is 2 feet deep, 16 feet wide and 3700 feet in length. It was constructed to drain a 80 acre field to make it useful for cropland. Ditch was designed, laid out, and staked by SCS Technicians. It was constructed to planned specifications.

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.

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.

Photograph of the Fourche Maline Creek Watershed Site No. 1. Contractor J. L. Putnam and Construction Inspector Wm. Milano standing on structure center line in emergency spillway area of site looking north into cleared sediment and conservation pool. Disturbed area halfway up slope in right center of photo is on centerline of dam and is site of core drill foundation sounding east end of dam site. Excavated material at base of slope delineates diversion channel constructed to drain and facilitate foundation preparation and coring prior to placing horizontal barrel in principal spillway structure.

Photograph of a scene on the A. G. Mabry Ranch.

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.

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.

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.

Photograph of 67-day-old NK 37 Bermuda grass from seed sown in deep, medium-textured, slowly permeable Latimer County soil. Grazing has been restricted to date. (1/2 pound seed and 125 pound 10-20-10 fertilizer per acre). Field lined with previous bermuda grass establishment. Hop and white clover to be seeded in September at time of applying 100 pounds of 0-20-0 fertilizer. OK-913-5.

Photograph of a nursery plot of Greenfield Bermuda grass planted July 1, 1955. First crop of roots was harvested and used to plant 100 acres in 1956. Fertilizer was applied to grass at the rate of 150 pounds of 10-20-10 per acre. This grass has been grazed since it was planted and it is preferred by cattle over the other types of Bermuda grass.

Photograph of pure bred polled Herefords grazing on fertilized seeded Bermuda grass. One month after planting. Over seeded with annual lespedeza and white clover.

Photograph of pure bred polled Herefords grazing on fertilized seed planted Bermuda grass. Over seeded with annual lespedeza and white clover.

Photograph of bermuda grass pasture established from seed 14 months from seeding date. Pasturing has ben deferred to furnish late summer grazing. Weed control and proper stocking rate to maintain and conserve base grass is necessary.

Photograph of J. D. Thornburg inspecting Bermuda grass.