Vernon Series. 73 



Kafir corn, sorghum, and cotton principal crojis. Apples, peaches, 

 and melons do well. The lowland phase used for pasturage. 



12 3 4 



Soil (3) 20 68 8 4 



Subsoil (3) 16 66 11 6 



Acres. 

 Vernon, Tex 56, 448 



Vernon fine sand. — A loose, fine to medium, gray to reddish-gray 

 sand or sandy loam, resting on a loose sand of medium texture 

 extending to a depth of several feet. River valley soil, and allu- 

 vial in origin. "While well drained, the soil is more retentive of 

 moisture than would be thought from the loose texture. Princi- 

 pal crops are corn and cotton, the latter yielding about three- 

 fourths of a bale per acre. Corn averages well, the usual yield 

 being about 50 bushels per acre. Higher lying areas are well 

 adapted to fruit, especially peaches. Vegetables also do well, but 

 are grown only for home consumption. 



12 3 4 



Soil (3) 7 62 26 6 



Subsoil (3) 6 60 26 7 



Acres. 

 Paris, Tex 13, 312 



Vernon sandy loam. — A dark-red to reddish-brown sandy loam, 

 from 12 to 18 inches deep, mellow, friable, and easily worked. 

 The subsoil to a depth of 36 inches is heavier in texture, and varies 

 from a red to a brown color. Soil is alluvial in origin, and gener- 

 all)'well drained. Corn, wheat, Kafir corn, oats, and cotton prin- 

 cipal crops. 



12 3 4 



Soil (2) 16 56 17 11 



Subsoil (2) 14 48 22 15 



Acres. 

 Vernon, Tex 30, 592 



Vernon fine sandy loam. — A fine brownish-red sand, about 22 

 inches deep, carrying considerable silt. The subsoil is the same 

 as the soil, except that it is a little lighter in color in the lower 

 depths. From 4 to 6 feet the material is generally a yellowish-red 

 fine sand. Occupies bluffs along rivers. Surface is slightly roll- 

 ing and the drainage excellent. Derived from wind-blown river 



