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Introduction 9 



The small inclosure If* 



The large inclosure - 16 



Topography 16 



Soil ". 18 



Brush and timber 19 



Forage plants 21 



Amount of feed ])rodnced 24 



Carrying capacity 32 



Water for stock '^4 



The seasons 38 



Erosion "14 



The prairie dog 46 



Range feed 46 



The grasses 46 



Pigweed family 50 



The clovers 52 



Alfilerilla 53 



Miscellaneous winter and spring annuals 54 



Miscellaneous browse plants 56 



Hay crops 57 



Weeds 58 



Plants injurious to stock 59 



Summary : 60 



Description of plates 62 



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