Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Vol. 4 No. 6 THE 1981 GCSAA AWARD WINNER December 1981 Dates to Remember January 5-21, 1982 Advanced Winter Turfgrass Courses (six half-day sessions), Cook College, New Brunswick, N.J. January 28 - February 5, 1982 GCSAA Conference and Show, New Orleans, La. USGA Green Section Educational Con­ February 3, 1982 ference, New Orleans, La. February 2-5, 1982 Cooperative Extension Seminars: Nursery, Feb. 2; Landscape Construction, Feb. 3; Tree Maintenance, Feb. 4; Turf, Feb. 5; Robin Hood Inn, Clifton, N.J. February 18, 1982 USGA Green Section Regional Turf Con­ ference, Westchester Country Club, Rye, N.Y. October 8, 1982 GCSANJ Fifth Annual Invitational Tour­ nament, Somerset Hills Country Club, Bernardsville, N.J. Les Stout, Host September 1983 GCSANJ Sixth Annual Invitational Tour­ nament, Essex County C.C. John Schoellner, Host GCSAA Golf Tournament Chapter Team Championship The 1982 GCSAA Golf Championships will be held at Disney World in Orlando, Florida on January 28th and 29th. In addition to the individual championship, a chapter team championship will be held. Four-man teams are comprised of any class A, AA, B, or retired A and B GCSAA members. Chapters may enter more than one team but a member may play only one team. The team(s) must be designated by 5:00 p.m. on tournament registration day. Anyone planning to play at Disney World and is interested in representing GCSANJ, please contact Don Pullen at Echo Lake C.C. (201-232-4141), who has volunteered to handle the team(s) designation. The Greener Side would like to wish all our Readers and Patrons The Best of the Holiday Season and Success and Health in 1982 GCSANJ 1982 Executive Committee: L to r, Ed Walsh, CGCS, Treasurer; Ed Nickelsen, President; Bob Dickison, CGCS, Vice President, and Bob Ribbans, Secretary. the GREENER SIDE GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey, P.O. Box 231, New Brun­ swick, N.J. 08903. Ed Walsh Editor Wayne Foster, Photography Dennis DeSanctis, Special Projects Maraliese Goosman, Illustrations Please address inquiries con­ cerning advertising to: Ken Kubik, Advertising Manager 489 Millbrook Avenue Randolph Twp., N.J. 07869 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION of NEW JERSEY Cook College - Rutgers University Box 231 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 OFFICERS OF GCSANJ Ed Nickelsen President Bob Dickison Vice President Bob Ribbans Secretary Ed Walsh Treasurer Jack Martin Past President EXECUTIVE BOARD Mike Dale Director, District 1 Skip Cameron Director, District 2 Les Mickens Director, District 3 John Fenwick Director, District 4 Les Stout Director, District 5 Dan McGlynn Director, District 6 Stephen Finamore Director, District 7 Chip Pfisterer Director, District 8 Dr. Henry Indyk Executive Director President's Message Ed Nickelsen From the Editor's Desk As your new President, I thought it best to state the goals I have in mind for our Association. The main focus shall be in three areas - governmental relations, education and membership involvement. Certainly the other functions of the Association will receive their due attention and will remain as strong as ever. The past actions of the State of New Jersey’s Water Policy Task Force and the continuing water shortage demands our involvement. As of this writing, we are the only industry still restricted to a definitive water use policy! That is abhorrent. I do not like the government declaring and main­ taining the position that my profession is non-essential. A realistic, rational and cooperative approach is our desire. The “raison d’etre” of our Association is education, cooperation and improvement. Of the many ways to achieve this ideal, all require your involvement both actively and passively. You have before you (passive in­ volvement) what is considered to be one of the finest newsletters in the industry (probably of any industry). Mr. Walsh and his committee have our congratulations for a tough job, done exceptionally well. A newsletter can be improved with your in­ put. (Active involvement.) Share those thoughts through our newsleter. Education through cooperation. The monthly meetings of your Association offer many levels of education, all requiring your active involvement. A speaker or structured program is but one part of a total experience. The day generally begins with golf, a most pleasant way to view and compare another golf operation. (Active involvement.) A cocktail hour usually precedes dinner. A time to relax and (active involvement again) garner direct, specific and pertinent in­ formation from the most knowledgeable people in the industry, your colleagues. We will endeavor to make the program (active or passive) of value, and timely, to the entire membership. Seminars should be an important part of our educational function. An experience that is intense but specific and expensive. Education is power - power is experience. Keeping abreast of today’s knowledge is one of your Greens Committee’s respon­ sibilities. They must hire people who are current and at their level. We can attempt to maintain this level, but we have to know what you need. Every function of this Association provides an educational experience. The Executive Committee pledges to provide you with the best. You, in turn, must make an effort to provide some input. We can advance only through cooperation. If you provide the active involvement, we will do the work to make it happen. If you accept your responsibility, we will ours. 2 From the Editor's Desk In sitting down to write my final Editor’s Desk column for 1981, I found a thousand different thoughts running through my mind. Not being able to focus on just one, and in the spirit of the holiday season, not wanting to be too critical of anybody, I thought I would just jot down everything. So here goes: Ed Nickelsen will be a fine representative of our association ; Bill Smart edits the most enjoyable newsletter I read; Tony Bifano’s course is as fine as any I’ve ever played; Jack Martin should pay me for having his picture in every Greener Side issue; I am blessed with the finest staff any golf course could have; wives of golf course superin­ tendents all deserve to go to heaven; Baltusrol’s par 3’s and 4’s are too tough for me; Pete and Kenny are friends I can always count on; maybe our association should develop two separate groups; some salesmen talk too much; some salesmen talk too little; ditto for some supers; Frank Bevelacqua is the most progressive thinking person I know; John Boyer is one of our best newsletter reporters; Dave McGhee certainly isn’t bored; Zahid Iqbal is doing one fine job with the GCSAA magazine; the water problem isn’t one to be taken lightly; some very good products were introduced this year; Carl Sch- wartzkofp will do a fine job with the USGA Green Section; I really miss Stan Zontek’s humor and Bill Buchanan’s wit but I can do without Rebel Yell; Jack gave us more than we had the right to expect; Walt Wilt doesn’t have all the books on the shelf; Dennis would have made a darn good priest ; Dave Lerner is doing a great job and I am proud of him; Winged Foot Golf Club is beautiful even in the rain; R.C.C. is the most progressive club a super could be associated with; the Coke Classic was fun; Sand Top Dressing will certainly alter your maintenance practices but it can work; it better not ever rain again on TPC day ; Jiggs will have a good team in the Met Area Championship; Tillinghast was the best golf course architect of his day; all Irish­ men have tempers; I still can’t believe Bob and Cindy have three grown kids; Henry is one guy to have on your side; good luck Scooner; I really love my wife, she puts up with everything nobody else will. Have a joyous holiday season. Turf Equipment - Used 1 - Jacobsen 7-gang fairway unit set; 6- blade; semi-pneumatic tires; good condition, $2,000.00 1 - Jacobsen 5-gang Blitzer units with semi­ pneumatic tires; fair condition, $800.00 1 - National 84” mower with rebuilt steering; good condition, $600.00 1 - Toro Pro 70” tee mower; fair condition, $400.00 1 - Red Rider; 10 HP engine; (no battery), $300.00 1 - Lely Spreader; PTO operated; fair condition, $200.00 2 - Jacobsen 22” greens mowers, $100.00 each 2 - Jacobsen 22” greens mowers with verti- cut reels, $150.00 each 3 - Jacobsen Commercial 20 rotaries, $75.00 each Contact: Jim Gilligan, GC Supt. The Bedens Brook Club Rolling Hill Road Skillman, New Jersey 08558 609-466-1820 If anyone has any old Buckner No. 16 or Rainbird No. 66 valves they would like to sell, please call Charlie Cross of Rumson C.C. at 842-2576. Grounds Maintenance Superintendent Wanted We are one of northern N.J.’s top progressive design-build landscape firms and have an immediate opening for a full time year around grounds maintenance superintendent. This is an ideal opportunity for an aggressive individual, talented and experienced in all phases of grounds maintenance, one who would would enjoy the challenge of supervising our entire grounds maintenance division, as well as the rewards of an excellent salary and benefit package. The successful applicant must meet the following criteria: 1. Be a 4 year horticulture graduate with at least 3 years grounds maintenance ex­ perience. 2. Be a N.J. certified commercial type pesticide applicator, Category 3A - 3B or better. 3. Hold a current auto-articulated driver’s license and be proficient in operating all types of grounds maintenance equipment. 4. Be neat and intelligent in appearance and personality, and be able to lead others, schedule work, order materials, control quality of work performed and deal with problems effectively as they arise. If the above career appeals to you and you meet our criteria, we would very much like to meet you. References will be required. Contact: Mr. William Weiss Sr. Greenland Landscape Co. Paramus, N.J. (201)262-3253 Outgoing President Jack Martin accepts plaque from incoming President Ed Nickelsen. Chip Shots District No. 8 held a very interesting meeting at Pine Valley Golf Course this past November 9th. There were about 30 who attended this meeting and the day was highlighted by a tour of the course and testing areas. Hot cider and donuts made the day a huge success. Thanks to Host Craig Reinhardt! District No. 8 new officers: Director - Chip Pfisterer; Assistant Director - John Boyer; Secretary-Treasurer - John Klosiewicz. Commercial Notes The Terre Company held an annual seminar day this past December 2nd in Montclair, New Jersey, and it was a huge success with over 85 people in attendance. Four presentations were made on the products Embark, Bayleton, Subdue, and Oftanol. DuPont has announced it is stopping production of its fungicide SP (chloroneb). They do, however, suggest there is enough workable stock to supply the 1982 growing season. GOLF COURSE DESIGN (201) 744-4031 use Acti-dione turf fungicides for 4-season disease control DAVID J. SYLVESTER, Area Sales Representative TUCO DIVISION OF THE UPJOHN COMPANY KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN 49001 3 Willet Wilt has consented to do a column for the Greener Side on questions from its readers. Mr. Wilt is most noted for his very limited success in all the phases of the golf course industry. This month’s questions and answers are as follows: Q: A heavy infestation of gray snowmold is anticipated in the Northeast this winter. What would you suggest to combat this menace? R.E., Newark, N.J. A: Wash more often! Q: Our golf course is undertaking an extensive renovation project using sod. How can we insure success? H.I., Zarephath, N.J. A: Put the Greener Side up! Q: My members have complained that I cut my fairways too short. What should I tell them? W.F., Bivalve, N.J. A: Buy longer clubs! Q: After a moderate rainstorm, six of my greens go completely under water. What do you suggest I plant on these greens? J.W., Waterford Works, N.J. A: Rice. If you have a question you would like answered by Mr. Wilt, send it to: Willet Wilt Cook College - Rutgers U. Box 231 New Brunswick, N.J. 08903 Don’t miss Willet in person lec­ turing at a two day seminar on “Ball Washer - Repair and Main­ tenance” on January 1 and 2, 1982 at the Cherry Hill Hyatt House. Reserve your place now. Prusa Named GCSAA Director of Education A lengthy nationwide search has con­ cluded with the appointment of James G. Prusa as Director of Education for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Prusa, formerly golf course superintendent of Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, Calif., will assume his new duties at GCSAA Jan. 4. “We are all very proud that a GCSAA member would have the credentials to qualify for this very demanding assignment against a field of the best candidates from across the country,” GCSAA President Michael R. Bavier, CGCS, said in an­ nouncing the appointment. “We were not looking for a superintendent, but are very pleased to have found one.” As Director of Education, Prusa will be responsible for designing, packaging and administering GCSAA’s educational of­ ferings for its more than 5,000 members in the United States and 21 other countries. He replaces Palmer Maples Jr., CGCS, who now serves as superintendent of Summit Chase Country Club in Snellville, Ga. Prusa said his immediate challenge would be the educational programs scheduled during GCSAA’s 53rd In­ ternational Turfgrass Conference and Show in New Orleans, January 30 - February 5. As a member of GCSAA’s Education Committee, he participated in the initial planning of that program. “I think we have a very good program scheduled for New Orleans,” Prusa said. “I think the Education Committee did a good job, and I think Palmer ran a lot of good plays in formulating that program.” Other educational programs Prusa will administer include GCSAA’s Scholarship and Research Fund, Inc. As a student at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, Prusa received one of GCSAA’s scholarships in 1974. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture with emphasis on golf turf there as well as a liberal arts degree. He currently is com­ pleting work on a Master’s degree in business administration. Prusa comes from an extensive background in turf management. His father, James L. Prusa, has been superintendent of Aquamarine Country Club in Avon Lake, Ohio, for more than 20 years, and his brother John is part owner of a New York lawn care firm. Prusa has been superintendent of the Pasatiempo course for the past four years. He was only the third superintendent of the Alistair Mackenzie-designed course since it was opened in 1929. “It’s an absolutely first-class cham­ pionship course. It really was not an easy thing to give up,” Prusa said. “As much as I love the philosophy behind this association today, I was very reluctant to leave Pasatiempo.” The opportunities awaiting GCSAA more than offset his reluctance to leave Pasatiempo, however. He said that he would emphasize timeliness and continuity in GCSAA’s educational offerings and was looking forward to the challenges awaiting the Association. “I’ve always been pleased with the professionalism of our headquarters staff at conferences,” Prusa said. “They’ve got a lot of work ahead of them, too. These are very exciting times for all of us.” 4 GCSANJ 1982 Convention Voting Delegates Delegate - Ed Walsh Alternate - Pete Pedrazzi — There is a four-word formula for success that applies equally well to organizations or individuals - make yourself more useful. Thank You The Greener Side would like to thank Gary Orlando, Tony Bifano, Bob Ribbans, Bill Gaydosh, Byron & Bob Phoebus, Ed Nickelsen and John Klosiewicz for hosting our 1981 GCSANJ monthly meetings. All their courses were most enjoyable. A special thanks to Skip Cameron for lining up such a good ‘81’ schedule. This publication aims to please everyone so if you find any gramaticle errors or mis-spelled woreds you can bet they are in there for a reason. Believe it or not some folks only read this newsletter in hopes of finding misteaks. JEP Sales Inc. Specialists in TURF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Jacobsen John Bean Bunton Gravely Yazoo E-Z Go National Smithco (609) 585-2300 211 Yardville-Hamilton Sq. Rd. P.O. Box 11126 Yardville, N.J. 08620 GCSAA Convention Update Forum Takes Unique Approach to Nation's Water Problems Westfield, N.J.; David M. Bailey, Atlantis GCSAA’s 53rd International Turfgrass Country Club, Lake Worth, Fla.; Peter Conference in New Orleans January 28 - Pedrazzi, CGCS, Crestmont Country Club, February 5 will provide what may be the Florham Park, N.J., and James G. Prusa, year’s most complete and comprehensive Pasatiempo Golf Club, Scotts Valley, Calif. discussion of the nation’s water problems. Panelists will focus on their experiences Two conference water symposiums will with government regulations, alternative bring together 12 of the nation’s leading water sources and water-conscious turf experts on water and golf for a look at the management techniques. future of the game in a water-short world. Also speaking in the second session are According to Dr. Joseph P. Rossillon, former United States Golf Association executive director of the Freshwater President Frank “Sandy” Tatum, Ed Seay, Biological Research Foundation in director of design for Arnold Palmer’s golf Navarre, Minn., the United States may be course operations, and Dr. James B. Beard, headed for a water crisis rivaling the professor of turf and crop physiology at energy crunch which hit in 1973. The only Texas A&M University. Speakers will difference, according to Rossillon, is that discuss ways a water shortage will affect we may not have eight years to adjust to it. turf management practices, golf course For golf courses in several parts of the design and the game of golf itself. country, the situation already is critical. The session will conclude with a Courses have been forced to ration or discussion by GCSAA Executive Director completely cease using water as govern­ James E. McLoughlin of efforts by golf’s ment agencies debate the best use of allied associations to position the game to available supplies. The situation may cope with the problems it faces in this and become even more critical, according to other areas. Rossillon. The water symposiums are two of nine Besides Rossillon, participants in the first education sessions scheduled during GC­ symposium Feb. 1 include Dr. Calvin SAA’s New Orleans Conference. Other Alexander Jr., associate professor of sessions will deal with personal financial geology and geophysics at the University of planning, golf course drainage, putting Minnesota in Minneapolis; Dr. William A. green speed, communications, tree Thomas, a Chicago attorney who management programs and cart specializes in water and energy law; and management. Walter Wilkie, president of Wilkie Turf Conference activities also include the Equipment, Pontiac, Mich. world’s largest trade show devoted ex­ The second water symposium February 2 clusively to golf course and fine turf will begin with a panel discussion by four management, behind-the-scenes tour of the golf course superintendents who recently Louisiana Superdome, a full schedule of have been forced to deal with restricted social activities and the Association’s water supplies at their courses. They are annual membership meeting. Jack Martin, Shackamaxon Country Club, Wayne Foster awaits his new duties as Greener Side photographer. 5 Letter to the Editor Dear Ed: Too often in our profession false rumors are spread through either fellow superin­ tendents, or sales people. The sad part is that most of the time the rumors start very harmlessly and through translation they become stretched out of proportion. At this point feelings become hurt nd if heard by the wrong people, can be very damaging if not handled correctly. We live by a code of ethics, and we should all strive to work by that same code. Those who choose to spread what they think is fact should check first to be sure or be prepared to suffer the con­ sequences. How can you call yourselves professionals? I am ashamed! Wayne P. Remo, Superintendent Essex Fells C.C. Bill Caputi, District 0 Director, represented his colleagues at the Annual Meeting. Bill’s allocution on his District’s progress was enlightening to us all. Groundsmaster 52® The Professional for maneuverability. The Groundmaster 52” offers wide cutting ability. It trims tight around trees and other obstacles with the offset, forward mounted 52” deck. One pedal hydrostatic drive for re­ sponsive operation, hydraulic deck lift for fast, easy transport and cushioned seat for oper­ ator comfort. Attachments include 48” rotary broom, leaf mulcher, and vacuum. STORR TRACTOR COMPANY 3191 U.S. Highway 22 SOMERVILLE, N.J. 876 (201)722-9830 Executive Director's Report I regret that due to a conflict in my schedule, I was unable to attend the Annual Meeting and present a verbal report. A review of the accomplishments of the Association during 1981 would be, for the most part, repetitious of the reports of the President, Treasurer, Committee Chair­ men, and Editor of Greener Side. However, I wish to emphasize that all of the reports of your leadership testify to the progress achieved by the Association in a wide range of activities. One of the most encouraging aspects of its activities was the professional manner in which the Association has dealt with critical and sensitive issues -- a characteristic trait of strong organizations. The membership of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey can take justifiable pride in belonging to an organization of this nature. Citing the Association’s record of ac­ complishments does not imply that areas of weakness do not exist. The Association has not taken full advantage of the opportunity which exists to achieve greater strength and recognition. A major need is more active participation of its memberhip in Association activities. This particularly holds true on the District level. The District concept has tremendous merit in building a strong State Association but it has not achieved this objective. Certain Districts have been very active and have contributed to the strength of the Association. Other Districts have not fulfilled their respon­ sibilities in this regard, primarily due to a lack of strong, aggressive, positive leadership. The District provides an ex­ cellent opportunity for young talented future Golf Course Superintendents to develop their leadership abilities which can be very meaningful for them personally as a Superintendent and for the future leadership of the Association. Un­ fortunately, there seems to be a reluctance to take advantage of the opportunity to develop leadership ability at the District level. I would strongly encourage increased concentration on development of stronger District leadership for a stronger District resulting in a stronger State Association. In conclusion, I appreciated the op­ portunity to serve as your Executive Director during the past year. I wish to congratulate the Officers, Directors, and Members, who have contributed to its record of accomplishments. I wish the new leadership the best of luck in assuming the responsibilities entrusted to them and strongly urge that they continue to exert strong, aggressive, and positive leadership for the benefit of the Association and the Golf Course Superintendent profession. The rates for the Greener Side will be $115.00 for the entire year. For $115.00, you will receive six listings in the Greener Side’s patrons column. This listing will contain your company’s name, the name of a representative of your company, and the phone number of your offices. The company would also receive one advertisement of one sixth (1/6) of a page to appear in one of the six issues of the Greener Side. If you are a patron in the 1982 edition of the Greener Side, you can have an ad- KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY COMPANY TURF IRRIGATION • Designers • Distributors WILLIAM F. KOONZ President 39 WAVERLY AVE. SPRINGFIELD, N.Y. 07081 (201) 379-9313 THANK YOU PATRONS The Greener Side would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks for the support of the Patron’s businesses in 1981. The Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of new Jersey will again be publishing the GCSANJ Greener Side six times in 1982. Patrons have been able to reach a customer who would be interested in their specific product or service at a cost of less than four cents ($.04) per customer. This has to be the best turf advertising in­ vestment in the Metropolitan area. ditional 1/6 of a page advertisements at a cost of $45.00 per advertisement. The op­ portunity for additional ads is only being of­ fered to Greener Side 1982 patrons. There will be a charge if your ads are not photo­ ready. The make-up work on new ads ranges in cost from $6.50 to $27.00 depending on how much work is required. There will be a limit of 42 Greener Side patrons, so please notify Ed Walsh at (201) 652-1650 or Ken Kubik at (201) 361-5943 of your intentions as soon as possible. Please make all checks payable to the GCSANJ and send them to GCSANJ Greener Side, Box 231, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. Enclosed with your payment, please send an ad­ vertisement, 1/6 of an 8 1/2” x 11” page. State also when you would like your ad­ vertisement to appear. If you desire ad­ ditional advertisement appearances, please state when you desire them to be included. Greener Side Patrons, thank you again for your support in 1981; we hope that the Greener Side has been a benefit for your business. One Name Stands Out in Golf Course Accessories.... STANDARD! Ball washers, tee markers, Duo-Rakes, flags, poles, cups, benches, tee markers, Litter Caddies, signs, hole cutters, bridges, personalized equipment and more. 220 East 4th St. Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 Phone 319-266-2638 Racquetball Time! Our first Racquetball Tournament of the 1982 season will be held on Tuesday, January 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Little Silver Racquet Forum, Red Bank, New Jersey. Contact Matt Dobbie, 741-4401; Ed Walsh, 652-1650, or Ken Kubik, 361-5943, for details. Taken from July issue of “Club Living” TEASER: The United States Golf Association, created in 1894, is the parent body of golf in this country and the sponsoring group of ten of the most prestigious championships held in the United States. 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Offer a uniform particle distribution for ex­ cellent availability to the plant. Cleary’s new 3336-F FLOWABLE. Now available at application cost less than systemic wettable powders. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR OR CONTACT 1049 Somerset St . Somerset N J 08873 (201) 247-8000 7 EVERYBODY'S GOING TO BE THERE: New Orleans - 1982 GCSAA’s 53rd International Turfgrass Conference & Show 8 Selecting Firewood provide dry wood for the following winter. This practice may also allow you to buy at a better price, since some firewood dealers lower their prices in the early spring or summer. Each species of wood has its own com­ bustion characteristics. You should con­ sider what kind of fire you want, and buy your wood with this in mind. Round wood dries more slowly than split, because the bark continues to serve its intended job of insulating the tree by slowing evaporation. So, if drying time is important, stick with split or peeled wood. Dry wood with less than 20 percent moisture content is not a suitable habitat for either insects or disease. Therefore, once the wood has dried, it can be brought into the house. Some insects like to lay their eggs just under the bark when the wood is above 20 percent moisture content. The larva hatch and it can be an unpleasant experience to have the little insects crawling around and leaving trails of wood dust. Therefore, the rule is - whether for heat or atmosphere - dry wood will satisfy your needs the best. Plan to purchase your firewood now so that next fall and winter you will enjoy the advantages of firewood that you know is well seasoned. Dry wood burns best. It really takes wood about a year to completely season. Green wood from freshly cut trees may contain from 50 to 75 percent moisture content based on the oven-dry weight of the wood. “Seasoned” wood sold at retail outlets in two urban markets was checked recently for moisture content. It varied from 18 to over 30 percent in moisture content. All wood will burn, but any with more than 28 percent moisture may be less satisfactory as firewood, since it consumes more energy from combustion heat to evaporate the moisture in the wood before the extra heat from combustion is made available to warm your room. Also, the moisture in wood makes it more difficult to ignite; and can cause poor burning, siz­ zling, and self-extinguishing. Wood left to dry outside will probably season to about 12 to 14 percent moisture content. If placed in a garage or under a roof, the wood will dry to 10 to 12 percent; and if placed in the cellar or a heated room, it may season to six to eight percent. The final dryness of the wood depends on the environment in which it is placed. The drier the air, the drier the wood will become. Therefore, once you initiate a cycle of buying wood in the winter or summertime, you can schedule your annual purchase to The GREENER SIDE is not a copyrighted newsletter. When reprint­ ing, please acknowledge the GREENER SIDE and author. Boris Karloff - eat your heart out! John is just laughing at Dennis’ jokes because he bought the last drink. There could be no other reason! When McNally talks, everybody listens - or at least they make believe they do. If he can’t pep up the south, no one can! Tastes great, less filling. DUFFER’S REEL DEAL Not every executive has a secretary willing to go after his balls (golf balls, you feelthy-minded duffer) that he traditionally putts about the office on days when he’s too lazy to head for the links. That’s when a Lay-Z-Putter comes in handy—and even though it looks like it was created by Rip Taylor or Spike Jones, this curious gadget with a Repco fishing reel attached really does putt straight with no line drag. The price is $36.95, postpaid, sent to Lay-Z-Putter, 13823 Clifton Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. Remember, you never have to tip the caddie. 9 340 Main Avenue Clifton, N.J. 07014 201-471-0244 TURF EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS Jacobsen Turf and Com­ mercial Tractors, Gang Mowers, Greens Mowers, Sweepers, Aerators, Blowers, and Seeders. Cushman Turf Trucksters, Spikers, Top Dressers, and Sprayers. National, Howard, Kut-Kwick Mowers. Smithco, Giant-Vac, Broyhill Products. Gravely Products THE GREENER SIDE PATRONS ALAN G. CRUSE, INC. Top Soil, Sand, Stone, Spar, & Humus Al Cruse (201) 992-2335 ALPINE TREE CARE, INC. Serving Northern N.J. for 60 years Bob Mullane - Gary Ritell (914) 948-0101 AMERICAN TENNIS & TRACK, INC. Repair and Construction - Tennis Courts and Running Tracks Harold G. Skinner (201) 778-1171 ANDREW WILSON, INC. Irrigation, Chemicals, Equipment Drew Morrison (201) 467-1400 (office) (201) 273-8555 (home) ARTESIAN PUMPING SYSTEMS Pumps for Watering Systems Peter J. 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Sand, Stone, Mulch Chips, Compost Plus (201) 356-0858 HALCO DIV. - Turfgrass Supplies M.D. “Doc” Crawford (201) 625-4383 JEP SALES, INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment Jack Poksay - Rip Ripple (609) 585-2300 KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY WAGNER SEED CO., INC. COMPANY Irrigation Equipment William Koonz (201) 379-9313 The listed PATRONS are the sole financial supporters of this publication. Without them this newsletter would not exist. Please give strong consideration to supporting them whenever possible. Editor. SUPPLY COMPANY. & Horticultural Supplies LAKESHORE EQUIPMENT & Manufacturers, Distributors Turfgrass Les Guedel (800) 321-5325 LEBANON CHEMICAL CORP. Country Club Fertilizers & Chemicals Bill Nist (201) 329-4011 LEON’S SOD FARMS Certified Sod Grown on Mineral Soil Samuel Leon (201) 996-2255 LONGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Pumps - Motors - Bearings Sales - Service - Repairs - Rebuilding (201) 539-4141 24 hours METRO MILOGANITE, INC. Turfgrass Supplies Tony Grasso and John Wistrand (914) 769-7600 10 MONTCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION Surf Side & Zap Robert Oechsle (215) 628-3144 MOUNTAIN TURF PRODUCTS Turfgrass Supplies Richard Grant (717) 646-7220 O.M. SCOTT PROTURF Fertilizer, Chemicals Fran Berdine (914) 361-4105 Bob Dwyer (201) 238-5941 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION Golf Course Top-Dressing James Kelsey (201) 637-4631 PRO-LAWN PRODUCTS, INC. Fertilizer, Chemicals & Seed Ingrid A. Kern (609) 877-4787 Andrew Mulick (201) 967-9124 ROCKLAND CHEMICAL CO., INC. Turfgrass Chemicals & Fertilizer Cliff L. Belden, III (201) 575-1322 REES JONES, INC. Golf Course Design Rees Jones (201) 744-4031 STANDARD GOLF COMP. Pro Line Golf Course Equipment Steve Burrell - Chief Waseskuk (319) 266-2638 STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Turf Maintenance Equipment, Irrigation Paul Deschamps - Gene Tarulli (201) 232-7800 THE TERRE COMPANY Turfgrass Supplies Dennis DeSanctis - Greg Hutch (201) 473-3393 TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION Turfgrass Supplies Ernie Rizzio - Rich Berberick (201) 263-1234 UPJOHN - TUCO COMPANY Turfgrass Chemicals David Sylvester (203) 828-3790 THE VAUGHAN-JACKLIN CORPORATION Turfgrass Supplies Sky Bergen (201) 377-2054 W.A. CLEARY CHEMICAL CORPORATION Turfgrass Chemicals Clay Nelson - Shaun Barry (201) 247-8000 WILFRED MacDONALD, INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment James H. Pelrine (201) 471-0244