Oklahoma ( /ˌoʊkləˈhoʊmə/ (help·info))[3] is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,617,316 residents in 2007[1] and a land area of 68,667 square miles (177,847 km²),[4] Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning "red people",[5] and is known informally by its nickname, The Sooner State. Formed by the combination of Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory on November 16, 1907, Oklahoma was the 46th state to enter the union. Its residents are known as Oklahomans, and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City. It is the only state that shares its name with its capital city.

A major producer of natural gas, oil and agriculture, Oklahoma relies on an economic base of aviation, energy, telecommunications, and biotechnology.[6] It has one of the fastest growing economies in the nation, ranking among the top states in per capita income growth and gross domestic product growth.[7][8] Oklahoma City and Tulsa serve as Oklahoma's primary economic anchors, with nearly 60 percent of Oklahomans living in their metropolitan statistical areas.[9] The state holds a mixed record in education and healthcare, and its largest universities participate in the NCAA and NAIA athletic associations, with two collegiate athletic departments rated among the most successful in American history.[10][11]

With small mountain ranges, prairie, and eastern forests, most of Oklahoma lies in the Great Plains and the U.S. Interior Highlands—a region especially prone to severe weather.[12] In addition to having a prevalence of German, Irish, British and Native American ancestry, more than 25 Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma, the most of any state.[13] It is located on a confluence of three major American cultural regions and historically served as a route for cattle drives, a destination for southern settlers, and a government-sanctioned territory for Native Americans. Part of the Bible Belt, widespread belief in evangelical Christianity makes it one of the most politically conservative states, though Oklahoma has more voters registered in the Democratic Party than in any other party.[14]

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The company i work for has headquarters out of California, so thats how i got them lol. I found out yesterday that i wont have to go through a hoopla.

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What is the best way to plant a magnolia tree from seed in Oklahoma?
Q. I brought home from Houston, some Magnolia tree cones with the little red seeds. I live in Oklahoma, just east of the city, and I would like to know how to plant some of them without killing them and, how long will it take before I see some sort of sprout?
Asked by angela h - Sat Aug 25 13:24:30 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it's best to allow the Magnolia cone to ripen on the tree. Remove the cone from the tree and let the cone dry. The fleshy fruits will fall freely from the cone when properly dried. Soak the seeds in liquid detergent and warm water for 1-2 days to remove the waterproof coating. Remove from the detergent water and remove any remaining flesh from the seeds. Dry the seeds with a paper towel. Place the seeds in a zip lock bag with moistened peat, vermiculite or sand and refrigerate for at least two months. Now your seeds are ready to be planted. Remember that seeds should not be planted deeper than two times their diameter.
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