b'photo by Randy StephensS uStainaBleq uail& d oveM ix tM d eerr eSiStantM ix tMphoto by John GleinserThese wildflowers are unpalatable and rarely eatenbydeer,growbackrapidlywhen nipped,andarearomatictoconfusetheir senses.Extirpation of woody plants is happening allTexas Bluebonnet, Black-Eyed Susan, acrosstheHillCountry.BesideslandIndian Blanket, Scrambled Eggs, Lemon Mint,fragmentation,onecauseistheexplodingPurple Coneflower, Tahoka Daisy, Huisache Daisy,deer population. What is Extirpation? ReallyMexican Hat, Gayfeather, White Rosinweed,its a big word for local extinction. ConstantButterfly Weed, Maximilian Sunflower, Jimson Weed, browsing by deer without any plant recoveryMealy Blue Sage, White Prickly Poppy, Pink Evening time hinders seed production.Depletion ofPrimrose, Prairie Verbena, Scarlet Sagethe native seed bank of desirable plants willDeer Resistant Item #1812alterthelandscape;ultimatelyleavingtheRangeland Seeding Rate 20 lbs / acreleastpalatableplants.ThisiswherelandLawn & Garden Seeding 1 lb / 1100 sfand wildlife management meet. Pkt $3 D-pak $25$49 / lbbooks: see p 92 20 sf 200 sfConsider decreasing deer population numbers and restoring native habitat for longterm improvements to create healthy balance of wildlife. See firsthand, build a simple exclosure.Resources:Texas Wildlife Associationwww.texas-wildlife.orgHill Country Landowners Guideby Jim Stanley see p. 93Order Onlinewww.seedsource.com 57'