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, Arctostaphylot tomentosa. The ability of most species of Arctostaphylos to grow in poor soils, their thicket- 

 forming habit, and their abundant fruit production, makes the majority of them of great value in plantings 

 for erosion control and wildlife. B, Artemisia tridentata. Typical sagebrush country. The lighter 

 colored bushes are the big sagebrush, important alike as soil and wildlife cover and as food for wildlife and 

 livestock. C, Atriplex canescens. This plant, of considerable importance for wildlife and livestock, 

 and without question a valuable soil cover, merits considerable use in planting operations in the South- 

 west. D, Berberis aguifclium. A cover of such density as this should prove exceptionally valuable for 

 soil as well as wildlife. The Oregon-grape is fairly resistant to black stem rust. 



