Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Devoted to sharing knowledge and experience for better turf December, 1989 Volume 23, No. 4 CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS President Thomas Watroba Vice President Steven L. Rackliffe, CGCS Secretary Treasurer John F. Streeter, CGCS Scott M. Ramsay, CGCS Immediate Past President Robert Chalifour, CGCS Directors and Committee Chairpersons Scholarship & Peter Pierson Research Public Relations Fred Bachand Education Membership Newsletter David Stimson, CGCS Frank Lamphier John F. Streeter, CGCS Golf Representative to the Board Peter Lewis Stephanie Zanieski Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter Staff John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor Michael Dukette, Technical Copy The object of this Association is to encourage increased knowledge of golf course management and greater profession­ alism through education, research, exchange of practical experience, and the well-being of each individual member. Around the Association Watroba Elected to Lead CAGCS Tom Watroba, Golf Course Superintendent at The Suffield Golf Club, Suffield, CT, was elected President during the Annual Meeting of CAGCS. The Suffield Golf Club played host to this weS-attended gathering of over 80 members of CAGCS. Tom is no stranger to this Association. After hav­ ing joined the organziation in 1979, Tom quickly became involved with the inner workings of the Association. As a person known for straight forward detail and dedication, Tom was elected to serve CAGCS in 1983 as a board member and chairman of the Membership Committee. Subsequently, he proceeded up the ladder to Secretary, Vice President and now President. I think we all share the feeling that Tom will be the catlyst of new energy for our ever-growing Association, and help pave the way for CAGCS into the 1990's. In other election results, Steve Rackliffe, CGCS, of Willa- mantic C.C. was elected as Vice President for a one-year term. Rounding out the Executive Committee of CAGCS is John F. Streeter, CGCS, of Cliffside C.C. elected as Secre­ tary and Scott Ramasy, CGCS, of Pautipaug is the new Treasurer. Peter Pierson of The Pequabuck Golf Club was elected as a new director of CAGCS and will chair the Scholarship and Research Committee as well as being our representative to PPUC. We all welcome Peter back on the Board. Other directors elected to continue serving CAGCS were Frank Lamphier of Aspetuck Valley, Dave Stimson, CGCS, of Tumble Brook C.C., Peter Lewis of Farmington C.C. and Fred Bachand of Wethersfield C.C.will also continue as directors in 1990. The new Commercial Representative who was also elected by her peers will be Stephanie Zanieski from Cadwell and Jones. CAGCS accepted 15 new members in 1989 which brings our total membership to 252. We have 114 Class A, 41 Class B, 65 Class C, 4 Affiliate, 22 Life and 6 Honorary. Congratulations to new Life Members Gary Bryant, George Christie and Bob Viera. Also receiving recognition at the Annual Meeting were 25 year members A1 Hawkins, Dick Hosking, John Wydra and Ed Zenisky. Twenty-year members include Jesse Anderson, Fred Bachand, Leo Della Bianca, Tom Fletcher, Jim McDonald, Bob Osterman and Dave Roule. How about 52 years of service to CAGCS, Everett Pyle and Bill Somers - now thats longevity! Country Club Cars Donates to S & R Fund CAGCS extends its thanks to Dick Kaupin and Dick Mather of Country Club Cars of New England for their gen­ erous contribution at the Annual Meeting. Country Club Cars, in conjuction with Ez-Go Golf Cars, provided a hole- in-one and closest to the pin prizes, with all proceeds going to CAGCS Scholarship & Research Fund. The prize was a new Easy-Go golf car or utility vehicle for someone who may have been lucky enough to insert ball in hole on ONE shot, or the use of one for a year for closest to the pin. Results were many errant shots with no holes in one, but Scott Ramsay won the vehicle for a year when his shot landed closest to the well-tucked pin at Suffield's 9th hole. The other winner was CAGCS's Scholarship and Research Fund. Mike Wallace (pictured above) and Greg Wojick (pictured below) receive tokens of appreciation for their many years of service to CAGCS. President Elect Watroba takes the gavel from out-going President Chalifour. Out-going President, Chalifour, being fitted for Past President's blazer. 1990 CAGCS Board Pictured from left to right are John Streeter, Stephanie Zanieski, Tom Watroba, Steve Rackliffe, Scott Ramsay, Bob Chalifour, Peter Lewis, Dave Stimson, and Frank Lamphear. Not pictured Peter Pierson and Fred Bachand. 2. The Score Board Joint Meeting with New England Supers held at Wampanoag The September meeting of CAGCS took on a different twist this time around. With Bob Johnson as our Host Superintendent and his old friends from The New England Association, a very informal but enlightening session was the scenario for our joint meeting at Wampanoag. After a brief business meeting, members from both groups gathered out on the new veranda (one of the new additions to the recently overhauled club house at Wampanoag) and exchanged some of the dilemas associated with managing golf courses in 1989. Seems that everyone had the same things to say about 1989. "Too Much ©0Z-Ja|i Rain", "Can't get much else done but maintain", "The Pro's unruly because that guy keeps telling him NO CARTS”, and the members want to know "How many days have we been closed this year?" Well, its now time to put on our winter bonnets and get ready for winter escapades. All in all, the day was enjoyable as Bob provided us with a well- conditioned Donald Ross layout, and the rest of the Wampanoag staff laid out the red carpet for all. Following a well-balanced lunch, we took off for the links and the results are posted on the right. Scramble Format At Suffield Yields New Winners Indian summer weather was the order of the day at Suffield for CAGC's Annual Meeting and golf tourney. Not only did the 50-or-so golfers enjoy the weather, but also the superb conditions which were provided by Tom Watroba and Staff. Even with the consistent rains that had plagued us all this fall, Suffield was still in prime form. The Scramble format used for this last golf outing seemed to produce a few new names to the winner's circle, as the scores indicate. — PHONE 747-9911 Anderson Turf Irrigation Inc. P.O. BOX 7036 2 CRONK ROAD JESSE J. ANDERSON JR. PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT 06062 3. Scores From Wampanoag Gross Winners Peter Pierson - 70 Mike Dukette - 74 Net Winners James Staszowski - 65 Paul Jamrog - 69 Tom Watroba - 69 Dennis Lamp, Jr. - 70 Larry Bunn - 70 Mel O'Kelly - 71 Closest To The Pin New England, Tony Debetincourt Connecticut, Mr. Littlejohn Longest Drive New England, Mel O'Kelly Connecticut, Jim Staszowski Scores From Suffield 9- Hole Scramble Format Scott Ramsay, Brian Pope,John Callahan, Kim Heyl Frank Savakis, A1 Semprebon, Cindy Johnson, Scott Lowe Score of 32 Score of 32 Mike Dukette, Brian Skelly, Steve Rackliffe, Bob Szymanski Score of 33 Longest Drive Scott Lowe Closest to the Pin Mike Dukette fr Paul J. Roche 203/878-0658 P.I.E. SUPPLY CO. PIPE & IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY Sales • Design • Service 243 Woodmont Rd. P.O. Box 3049 Milford, CT 06460 ( J MS1 NEWS FROM GCSAA HEADQUARTERS GCSAA Hosts Golf Course Conference And Show In Orlando GCSAA'S International Show Draws Golf Course Industry to Orlando Orlando, one of Florida's hottest golfing destinations, is set to host an expected 15,000 attendees for the 61st Interna­ tional Golf Course Conference and Trade Show. The GCSAA, sponsor of the annual event, is predicting that new records for both attendance and trade show participation will be set with the 1990 Conference and Show, which is set for February 19 - 26. The latest innovations designed to assist golf course superintendents in managing the world's golf courses will be unveiled during the 61st International Golf Course Confer­ ence and Show in Orlando, Florida. Nearly 500 companies will exhibit a vast selection of products and services for pro­ fessional golf course superintendents from the United States and abroad during the Trade Show (February 24-26). The GCSAA has sponsored the event annually since 1928. It has grown to become one of the 150 largest annual American trade shows. During the week-long program at the Orange County Convention/Civic Center, educational opportunities abound: 38 continuing-education seminars, six concurrent education sessions, a state government relations forum, meetings of allied associations and symposia on a wide range of topics. Educational subjects for 1990 include environmental and water resource management, budgeting and financial man­ agement, safety and risk management, golf course design, construction and renovation and more. Exhibit space at the newly expanded Orange County Con­ vention/Civic Center was 95 percent sold by the end of October. More than 70 new exhibitors were already sched­ uled to display their lines at the 1990 show. The total num­ ber of exhibitors for the 1990 show is expected to be between 475-500. The 1989 GCSAA Trade Show in Ana­ heim, California, featured 463 exhibitors from the United States and around the world. Millions of dollars worth of turf equipment and golf course management products will be on display during the trade show, which is set for February 24-26. The latest innovations to help golf course superintendents stay on top of their profession will be unveiled at the two-and-one-half day show, recognized by Tradeshow Week as one of the 200 largest trade shows. Irrigation equipment, drainage systems, geotextiles, seed, turf chemicals, safety products and all manner of turf main­ tenance equipment will be featured in the exhibit hall, along with the whole gamut of golf course accessories. Also on the agenda are the Association's annual meeting and election of officers and the GCSAA Golf Championship. The championship's 600-player field will compete on five of Flor­ ida's top golf courses: the Grand Cypress Resort's New Course, Hunter's Creek Golf Course and Walt Disney World's Magnolia, Palm and Lake Buena Vista golf courses. Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager and an avid golfer, will deliver the keynote speech at the opening session Feb. 22. Following the presentation of GCSAA's coveted Old Tom Morris Award, pop singer Tony Orlando will perform at the gala closing banquet Feb. 26 at the Peabody Orlando Hotel. The 1989 GCSAA Conference and Show drew more than 14,000, including more than 1,000 international participants representing 39 countries outside the United States. MOORE TO RECEIVE ' ' 1990 OLD TOM MORRIS AWARD \__ .________________ .______________ / For the first time, the GCSAA will bestow its highest honor - the Old Tom Morris Award - upon a member superintendent. Sherwood A. Moore, CGCS, 50-year GCSAA member and past president of the Association, will receive the award dur­ ing the closing banquet of the 61st GCSAA International Golf Course Conference and Show. "Sherwood's a great superintendent, sure, but he's more than that," said Dave Marr, ABC Sports commentator, former PGA Tour player and friend of Moore's for 35 years. "He is the kind of person I would assume young people at... all the fine turfgrass schools would aspire to be like. Sherwood Moore is a worthy recipient of the Old Tom Morris Award. Moore was the superintendent at Winged Foot Golf Course in Mamaroneck, N.Y., from 1957-1967. From there, he moved on to become superintendent at Woodway Country Club in Darien, Connecticut. When Winged Foot was selected to host the first Senior Open in 1980, Moore returned to help get the course in prime condition. In 1984, he left to join The Captains Golf Course in Brewster, Massachusetts. Moore also served as acting agronomist for the USGA Green Section during 1987-1988. Recently retired, Moore still con­ tinues to work as a consultant at The Captains. GCSAA established the Old Tom Morris Award in 1982 to recognize individuals who have made outstanding lifetime contributions to the game. The award is named in memory of (continued on page 5) GCSAA Headquarters, continued ... Old Tom Morris, greenskeeper and golf professional at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland, four-time British Open champion, clubmaker, ballmaker and golf course architect. Moore joins the host of golf luminaries who are past Old Tom Morris Award winners: Arnold Palmer, Bob Hope, Gerald Ford, Patty Berg, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Gene Sarazen and Chi Chi Rodriguez. ~ Orlando ~ The Magic Kingdom and More Orlando, Florida, is not just any "Mickey Mouse" convention city. No, GCSAA’s host city in 1990 offers much, much more besides Mickey and the rest of the attractions at Walt Disney World. The 61st GCSAA International Golf Course Conference and Show will take place at the newly remodeled and expanded Orange County Convention/Civic Center, a 350,000 square-foot complex set on a 115 acre, tropically landscaped site that is no more than 15 minutes from any of the 17 GCSAA Orlando hotels. Within an hour of the city, guests will find a multitude of attractions, from the alluring natu­ ral beauty of central Florida and its warm, sun-drenched climate to the dizzying variety of visitor attrac­ tions. The Walt Disney World Resort complex alone offers the fantasy of the Magic Kingdom, the marvels of EPCOT Center, the "Holly­ wood" glamour of the new Disney/ MGM Studios theme park, the wet and wonderful Typhoon Lagoon water park, Pleasure Island night­ life and more. And then there's Cypress Gardens, Gatorland Zoo, Boardwalk and Baseball, Busch Gardens, Spaceport USA, Silver Springs nature theme park and Sea World. More than 60 golf courses are within a 30-mile radius of the city, and 2,000 area lakes offer fishing, water-skiing and other water sports. For sun-seekers, miles and miles of sandy beaches along the Adantic and Gulf Coasts are only an hour's drive away. Fine dining, theater, museums, galleries, cruises, hot-air balloon flights, helicopter tours, sports and numerous shopping opportunities all await GCSAA Orlando Confer­ ence and Show participants and their families. GOLF COURSE CONFERENCE & SHOW February 19-26, 1990 Orange County Convention/Civic Center Orlando, Florida I TRADE SHOW 1 GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP I GCSAA ANNUAL MEETING I EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS For conference, seminar or exhibitor information: 800/472-7878 or 913/841-2240 1617 St. Andrews Drive Lawrence, Kansas 66047-1707 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDEN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA T S 5. Turf Clippings ... continued ... (continued from page 6.) over to Bentgrass at a ratio of at least 50:50 at the minimum to a ratio as high as 65:35 Bentgrass to Poa on the other greens. Come August 1, 1989, I will again apply Cutless. This time at a rate of 1/4 lb./acre, weather permitting. Two weeks later, the greens will be aerated and overseeded at a rate of 3 lbs./l,000 again with Penncross Creeping Bent­ grass. Conversion of Poa Annua to Bent­ grass via the use of regulators should be approached with caution, as disastrous results could take place. Probably the most important thing to do is to alert your membership of your intentions, as in many areas yellowing is unacceptable and it will definitely occur. Bentgrass conversion also requires an individualistic approach. What is work­ removed every day for normal play. During our mowing schedule, a cutting height of 5/32" was maintained, and a slight increase in green speed was evi­ dent as the Poa was not growing. In conclusion, I have a first-hand experience in the positive effects of the plant growth regulator, Cutless* in the Poa conversion to Bentgrass. I believe that this is the way to change over to a more permanent grass, short of complete resodding, fumigating or use of other more drastic measures. PCutless is not label approved for golf course greens at this time.) ing for me may not work for you. Soil types, temperature, humidity, sunlight, fertilizer practices, irrigation techniques, spraying equipment, nozzles, and amounts of play all influence the affects of the growth regulator on the turf. Some observations I have made while using Cutless are that I do not recommend applying rates to greens any higher than 1/ 4 lb./acre every three to four weeks, as more subtle discoloration seems to be "more acceptable", than a look of totally dead or dormant turf. Also, it has been ob­ served that overseeding is best done at least a minimum of two weeks after a Cutless application without any undue influence to germinating seedlings. During the time of the Cutless applications, it could be observed that the amount of clippings was significantly reduced. However, in dealing with putting greens, the dew must be GO-FER . . - THE IDEAL GOLF COURSE UTILITY VEHICLE . . . 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Daniel, Purdue University Our historical roots, as a family and individuals, have recently received special attention. However, the roots of concern in turf are those little white string things that supposedly are below the grass you see on the surface. First, what is a root? Roots are initiated at the nodes occurring along stems. These may be concentrated in a crown or spread along a stolon. Portions of mature roots are mainly conductive tissue plus provid­ ing some storage nutrients, especially starches. The working part of any root is the soft absorbive root tip and the root hairs near it. This is where the payload of water and elements are absorbed for transfer to the crown, stems and leaves known as the turf cover. And, woe is the plant which had lost its root tips! So, a living root is that plant tissue joined to the node and extending to and including a root cap. Although some branching is normal, when individual root tips die, the older root parts seldom initiate new root tips. Physiologically, the plant's response is to initiate a new root at the node and just start again (provided extra energy is available and time is allowed). In other words, the energy path is to start a new root, which has least transfer distance for nutrients. So, keeping root tips alive and active is the first challenge of turf managers. Bud Esterline at Muncie one time said, "Bill, on Monday I cut the cups and could see roots above five inches deep. It was dry, so Monday evening we made a big effort to water the greens real good. Tuesday morning early it rained and it was so cloudy and wet that we couldn't mow Tuesday. Although still raining, we finally mowed a little Wednesday afternoon, and the rain just set in there. Brown patch began to show. We finally got greens mowed on Friday, and on Saturday the weather cleared up, and all I had for roots were a few black strings! I had lost my complete root system between Monday night and Saturday morning." Now what? Bud knew he had to lightly water those greens, to watch for wet wilt, to keep the leaves moist enough so they wouldn't wilt until new roots would generate. If he could get by for about seven days, he'd have some new roots growing, and later some good roots working again, and back to normal. Five days of wet weather cost Bud his root system, and then it took him ten days to get partial replacement. Where are the roots? Would you believe 90 percent of root length is in the upper two inches or five cm? Ideally, a diffuse extension root system is desired, but for every use, management, root zone and irrigation, what is normal, adequate and neces­ sary will vary. As turf managers, you will want all the roots possible or practical. Roots have been found over 100 inches long under Bermuda in Califor­ nia tests. However, roots of three feet for fescue and zoysia, two feet for bluegrass and bentgrass would be considered quite long. When trenches are made across roughs or tall grass areas, the long root extension in the soil profile is usually impressive. Roots are plant membranes. "Here, you root; do this! Absorb (take in) 5,000 pounds of water plus one pound of elements the plants must have. By the way, keep out the excessive and avoid unneeded. Meanwhile, let's hope nematodes make no holes and (continued on page 9.) A EGYPT FARMS Sterilized Top Dressing WHITE MARSH, MD (301) 335-3700 EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE! All lop dressing ingredients are thoroughly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actu­ ally coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for a completely homogenous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. 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BY: AGWAY/PROLAWN PRODUCTS STEVE KOTOWICZ 203-792-3032 VALLEY FARMS NURSERY JOE BIDWELL 203-651-8555 (continued from page 8.) rhizoctonia doesn't infect. And, while you're constantly expand­ ing, we'll try to keep the leaves healthy, the mower sharp, the wear distributed, the drought averted, and we'll try to avoid scalping or other turf stress." After all, the top must send ener­ gy clear down to the root tip. When energy is short, the num­ ber of root hairs diminishes, the diameter reduces and the root initiation slows. Roots are powerful absorbers. Before the plant wilts, roots will take water from soils down to 13.6 atmospheres, a pF of 4.5 or tension equivalent of 14 meters of water. The wise turf manager has every reason to utilize the reservoir of moisture within a root zone between irrigations. In other words, it is foolish to ignore the root zone moisture storage potential when managing fine turf. What is water-air balance for roots? Incidentally, that root tip must have some oxygen as it works. Waterlogged soils are hard on roots. Being waterlogged for more than 24 hours under stress weather is a cause for concern. Most turf managers have seen roots growing over the surface of the ground in an attempt to be where there is aid. Roots may be deep or shallow just in response to air supply. We've seen roots grow in water when air is needed, but remember, oxygen travels through water 100 times faster than through wet com­ pacted soils. Roots are strong! When roots are numerous, their com­ bined strength is in athletic fields, tees and traffic areas. New roots in new soils always look good. A measure of success is to have sufficient roots to hold the soil mass for their entire depth of penetration when held by the surface sod. Research on rooting of sods has been conducted to determine resistance to an upward pull after one month of growth. How would you insult roots? 1. Reduce their air at root tips. 2. Increase the water to excess. 3. Compact the soil; use equipment and carts. 4. Smear, seal the surface. 5. Raise the temperature. 6. Overcrowd the plants. 7. Lose leaves due to disease. 8. Reduce leaf surface. 9. Shade by tress, buildings, other plants. 10. Overfertilize and stress plants. What would you do to favor roots? 1. Increase oxygen in root zone. 2. Avoid any overwatering or continued wetness. 3. Vertically core, spike, slit open root zone surface. 4. Topdress to raise cutting height. 5. Topdress to minimize surface compaction and effect of thatch. 6. Increase leaf surface. 7. Avoid or spread wear. 8. Avoid disease or turf weakening. 9. Lower the temperature - cooling when possible. 10. Reduce shade or competition. 11. Fertilize - low to medium nitrogen. 12. Provide ample potassium and minor elements. Turf managers and their crews can't make a root! You can help; let the plants make them. You can kill the root or slow it down. 9. 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Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 401-295-1870 The Clippings Calendar CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS | DATE EVENT December 1st CAGCS Christmas Party LOCATION Ramada Hotel East Hartford, CT HOST CAGCS December 4 - 7 New Jersey Turf Grass Expo Resorts Hotel Atlantic City, NJ New Jersey CGSA December 8 & 9 December 11 & 12 GCSAA Seminar Golf Course Restoration and Renovation GCSAA Seminar Golf Course Restoration and Renovation Tuxedo, NY GCSAA Tuxedo, NY GCSAA January 9 CAGCS Annual Seminar Holiday Inn Plainville, CT February 19-26 International Golf Course Conference & Show March 15 & 16 GCSAA Seminar Insects on Trees and Shrubs Orange County Convention & Civic Center Orlando, FLA Treadway Hotel Hartford, CT CAGCS GCSAA GCSAA CAGCS Thanks the Following Patrons for Their Continued Support of our Association Allen Lawnmower/Ransomes 197 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Albert McLean (413) 786-8111 Alpine Tree Care, Inc. 44 Slocum St, Norwalk, CT 769 N. Mountain Rd., Newington, CT Ken Clear (847-1855) Alan Carey (953-1776) Breudan Corp, of Connecticut John Deere Golf Equipment Bolton, CT 06040 Scott Lowe, Frank Savakis & Jeff McDowell (203) 647-1774 Cadwell & Jones P. O. Box G, Buckland Street Manchester, CT 06040 Stephanie A. Zanieski (203) 643-0644 The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Road Unionville, CT 06085 John Callahan (203) 673-3699 Janies Carriere & Sons, Inc. Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing Port Chester, NY Bill Carriere (914)937-2136 Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. 304 Main Street, P. O. Box 9169 Wethersfield, CT 06109 Roy Sibley, Ron Holcomb (203)529-2537 Country Club Cars of N.E. 10 Shoreham Road East Windsor, CT 06088 Dick Kaupin - Dick Mather (203) 623-3871 East Haven Landscape Products 10 Mill Street East Haven, CT 06512 BudEscola (203)467-6260 Egypt Farms, Inc. Golf Course Topdressing White Marsh, MD 21162 John Strickland (301) 335-3700 Fairway Landscapers, Inc. Green, Tee, Bunker Construction South Glastonbury, CT 06073 Walter Vami (203)633-1273 Glenmore Landscape Service RR3, Box 199, Hackgreen Road Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Glenn S. Moore (914) 764-4348 Imperial Nurseries Horticultural Distribution Center Granby, CT 06035 John Perrotti, ir. (203) 653-4541 Lesco, Inc. 20005 Lake Road Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Mike Donahue (800) 825-3726 Larchmont Eng. & Irrig. Co. Box 66, Larchmont Lane Lexington, MA 02173 Steve Butler, Michael Gimmclfarb (617) 862-2550 The Magovern Company Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Carl Wallace - Peter Moran (203) 623-2508 - Windsor Locks (203) 348-8211 - Stamford Mantek 12 Bradley Street Branford, CT 06405 Bob Reinhold (203)481-4321 Metro Milorganite P. O. Box 267 Hawthorne, NY 10532 John Wistrand (914)347-4222 Nor-Am Chemical Company 311 Carriage Drive Kensington, CT 06037 David Sylvester (203) 828-8905 O. M. Scott & Sons Pro turf Division Marysville, OH 43041 A1 Arison (203) 336-9890 Old Fox Chemical, Inc. 249 Shaker Road Enfield, CT 06082 Mike Dukette (203) 749-8339 Partac Topdressing Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 (800) 247-2326/(201) 637-4191 Bill Carriere (914) 937-5479 Steve Kotowicz (203) 792-3032 Pipe & Irrigation Equipment 243 Woodmont Road, P. O. Box 3049 Milford, CT 06460 Paul J. Roche (203) 878-0658 Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. 30 Nashville Road Bethel, CT 06801 Steve Kotowicz (203) 792-3032 Purple Kings Farm Williamstown, MA 01267 Ralph C. Mason (413)458-3184 (413) 458-4646 The Reichert Company Automotive Lubricant Distributor Riverside, CT 06878 Frank Reichert (203) 637-2958 Ro-Brand Products, Inc. Automotive & Industrial Fasteners 319 Cooke Street Plainville, CT 06062 (203) 747-1621 Somers Turf Supplies P. O. Box 2294 Devon, CT 06460 Bill Somers (203) 878-2108 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Bluegrass/Fescue Turf - Penncross West Suffield, CT Skip Deubcl (203) 668-1226 (collect) Turf Products Corporation 1496 John Fitch Boulevard South Windsor, CT 06074 Mark Loper - John Ferry (203)528-9508 Turf Specialty, Inc. 60 Merrimack Street Hooksett, NH 03106 Dave Schermerhom, Ed Wiacek (800) 228-6656 U A P Products Box 116 East Glastonbury, CT 06025 Henry Lesinski (203) 659-1217 Valley Farms Nursery & Supply Sod - Turf Supplies Simsbury, CT 06070 Joseph D. Bidwell (203) 651-8555 Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. P. O. Box 198 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Bob Lippman (Home: 914-248-5790) (914)248-7476 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Donald Grant (203)529-6869