RECLAMATION OF GRASS LANDS 651 



The seed of /. monosperma is not eaten in such large quantities by 

 sheep as are the seed of /. ufahensvs, chiefly because of the size of the 

 fruit of the former species. 



Parklike areas having a dense compact soil and covered by a grama 

 grass sod are always deficient in juniper reproduction. 



Similar areas having a loose, rockv soil and covered with a tobosa 

 grass type of forage are always well stocked with reproduction. 



On the latter sites, mineral soil is exposed ; hence, good conditions 

 for germination are encountered. Grazing animals do not crop tobosa 

 grass close to the ground, thereby giving the small seedling a good 

 chance to escape being eaten. 



On the former sites, seed bed conditions are not so good. Grama 

 grass is very closely eaten by animals, and there is accordingly a possi- 

 bility of the small trees being taken up by the animal with a mouthful 

 of grass. 



