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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE <br />SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE <br />r- <br />i w2? <br />1 <br />r Mr. Robinson— <br />be taken to see that the seed is planted at the proper depth. <br />Drill across the. elope. Seeding in late fell and around October 10-15 <br />is recommended so that germination will occur the following spring. <br />The seeding rates given here are rates for drilling and if the broadcast <br />method is used the seeding rates should be doubled. <br />Seeding'Recommendatfons for Maybell Site - <br />Dryland Mix <br />Approximate Amounts P.L.S. <br />Varieties Percent lbs./Acre 2/ <br />S_pecips + sties <br />45% 4.5 <br />Crested wheatgrass Nordan .. 157. <br />Sand- Dropseed 15.E 2.0 <br />Indian Ricegrass 157. 2.0 <br />Western wheatgrass 107. 1.5 <br />Needle and Thread - 11.0 <br />The seeding should be protected from livestock, vehicles, etc. until <br />the plants are well established. <br />1/ Topsoil is defined for this purpose-as material suitable for growing plant <br />fn.- It includes the rather thin layer found on top of the earth that is <br />highest in on of the soil underneath lthisflayer plussuthe <br />upper portion of <br />21 P.L.S.- Pure Live Seed. (percent Purity X Percent Germination <br />+ 100• Pure Live Seed.) <br />If we can be of further assistance please feel free to call us. <br />i <br />Sincerely, <br />Gre ashor <br />SCS 'Technician <br />GB:cte