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• PHYSICAL RESULTS <br />The texture of the soil samples are somewhat variable, but tend to group around <br />the right hand lower third of the textural class soil triangle. See table 4 for <br />the various textures of the soil. They tend to be in the silt loam to siltly clay <br />loam classes, with the exception being the coal/soil "X" sample. Also, saturation <br />percentages reflect the textures of the samples. Organic matter content percentages <br />are variable and acceptable. <br />FERTILIZER RECOPa1ENDATI0N5 <br />Since the soils are low in nitrogen and phosphorus and the soils have been <br />disturbed, the following fertility amendments are recommended: <br />Ammonium nitrate ..................70 Pounds per acre <br />18-46-0 ...........................60 Pounds per acre <br />These amendments will add 35 pounds of nitrogen per acre and 28 pounds of phosphorus <br />• per acre. Since phosphorus is very beneficial in promoting good root growth and <br />does not move with water, the fertilizer should be worked into the upper 4 - 6" <br />of soil before planting if at all possible. <br />CONCLUSIONS <br />The soil samples represent typical soils found in sub-alpine regions of western <br />Colorado. With minimal fertilizer additions and "normal" weather patterns, adequate <br />vegetative growth should be realized. <br />Respectfully submitted by, <br />D. F. Champion <br />Certified Soil Scientist <br />• <br />