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<br />t <br /> PHYSICAL RESULTS <br />' The texture of the soil samp les are somewhat variable, but tend to group around <br /> the right hand lower th ird of the textural class soil triangle. See table 4 for <br /> the various textures of the soil. They tend to be in the silt l oam 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 RECOPMENDATIONS <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 />' ~ ~~~ <br />D. F. Champion <br />' Certified Soil Scientist <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />