GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS lohn Quimby Office Of Advocacy Aids Maintenance Contractors This is the second in a series of four articles that will appear on the subject of contract mainte-nance to public agencies. The articles are based on a workshop on contract maintenance held at the Associated Landscape Con-tractors of America convention, and headed by Joe Marsh, presi-dent of J.M. Landscape Mainte-nance Consulting, Cupertino, Ca. This article concerns contract lawn maintenance from the point of view of the Small Business Administration. John Quimby is an officer in the department of advocacy for the Small Business Administration, a division set up in 1974 to address the concerns to strengthen the voice of the small businessman within the federal decision making process. The Of-fice of Advocacy has set up a task force on regulatory relief for small business, one of the functions of which is to aid private sector competition in the public sector. It has been estimated that in the state of California alone there is a 
potential for contract out $4.4 A Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publication Gl Serving lawn maintenance and chemical lawn care professionals SUCCEEDS SCHERY BLUEGRASS OVERSUPPLY SH Erector Seed Harvest Forecast Lawn Institute Dr. Eliot C. Roberts was confirmed as the second director of the Lawn Institute at its annual meeting in Dallas, Tx. Dr. Roberts succeeds Dr. Robert W. Schery who is retiring after 25 years at the helm of the Institute. In welcoming Dr. Roberts aboard, president Norman Rothwell indicated that the Insti-
tute was very fortunate to find so 
capable and dedicated a replace-ment for Dr. Schery as Dr. Roberts. Turfgrass circles Eliot C. Roberts is well known in not only turfgrass circles, but as an administrator and environmental ecologist with wide-ranging inter-
ests. He is resigning his position as professor of soil science at the University of Rhode Island, to 
assume directorship of the Insti-
tute. Among his activities in Rhode Island were supervision of programs relating to the impact of urbanization. PhD in 1955 Dr. Roberts did his under-graduate work at the University of Rhode Island and continued with 
his graduate work at Rutgers Uni-
versity where he received his PhD degree in soils and plant Physiol-ogy in 1955. He specialized in turfgrass teaching and research at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts for some years before accepting a professor-ship at Iowa State University, Ames, under the aegis of both the horticultural and agronomy de-partments. Dr. Roberts left Iowa 
State to become chairman of the ornamental horticulture depart-ment at the University of Florida, and eventually assumed similar 
responsibilities in a return to his alma mater. Seed growers have forecast that there will be an oversupply of Kentucky bluegrass and spot shortages of tall fescues and per-
ennial ryegrasses in this year's seed harvest. Seed producers cite two major problems they have faced this season: A drop in sales of Ken-tucky bluegrasses together with a 
corresponding increase in the popularity of fine-leafed perennial ryegrasses and improved low-maintenance tall fescues. Kentucky bluegrasses Kentucky bluegrass has been suffering from a drop in construc-tion and competition from the faster germinating perennial rye-grasses and lower maintenance fescues, according to turf growers. Arden Jacklin The prestigious American Seed 
Trade Association on June 30, honored Arden Jacklin with lifetime membership in the or-ganization at their 99th annual meeting in Dallas, Tx. Jacklin was escorted to the dais for the pres-entation by his three sons Don, Larry Vetter Northrup King's Larry Vetter said that demand for Kentucky blue-grasses is down while the supply is MR. AGRICULTURE good, and Loft's Rich Hurley con-curs. "We had a good crop last year and another good crop is antici-pated for this year," he said. Tom Stanley of Agricultural Services predicts Kentucky blue-grass is in oversupply which may take a few years to balance with 
anticipated demand. And prices may fall as a result. Touchdown is the only Kentucky bluegrass indi-cated which may be limited by 
supply. Fescues With the increased attention to the maintenance requirements of turfgrasses, fescues are this sea-son's beneficiary. Fine fescues 
succeed in conditions where Kentucky bluegrasses fail such as heavy shade and low nitrogen. to page 20 Seedmen Award Jacklin A Lifetime Membership Doyle, and Duane. Singled out as "Mr. Agriculture all the way through," the 800 member international organiza-tion honored Jacklin for a long list of accomplishments in the indus-
try as well as the successful com-pletion of more than 100 assign-ments on behalf of ASTS. Bob Russell, president of the association, pointed out that Jacklin was graduated with honors from Washingt. 0037699 X H DH and became as*p £ RIEKE PP0F training peopl MICHI G A* STATt UNIV over the nationCROP 5 SOIL SCL In 1940 with E LAPSING MI brothers, Jackli and beans seed business that had been started four years earlier. In 1945 he participated in a grant which researched the first grass seed yield trials in the Northwest and in 1947 planted the first field for commercial produc-
tion. Through the years this business became highly successful and Jacklin became a leading authority on the subject. His expertise was 3 he 82 8 335 Dnor the Deen of . age 29 Without a summer application of Dursban, big problems could pop up in fall. While most insects emerge in spring, sod webworms and other varieties don't spring into action until late summer or fall. And even DURSBAH* insecticideŠwhich gives you the longest residual action in the businessŠwon t protect your customers' lawns from spring to fall. That's why it's important to apply DURSEW1 twice a yearŠon your first round for the early risers and later in the summer to get the late bloomers. And considering the relatively low cost of DURSBAH, a two application insecticide program makes doubly good sense. After all, DURSBAH costs as little as per 1000 sq. ft. application. A small price to pay for protection against the immeasur-able costs of call-backs and shaken customer relations. DURSBAH gets just about every bug you'll face, too: chinch bugs, sod webworms, armyworms, cutworms, you name it. DURSBAH. Make sure all insects get a shot. Available in 2E and concentrated 4E formulations. See your Dow distributor. Also ask him about our new "DURSBAH delivers the goods'' incentive program. Be sure to read and follow all label directions and precautions. Agricultural Products Department, Midland, Michigan 48640. DURSBAN Gets the jump on late emergers, * DOW Chemical U.S.A. "Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company. Ad Ho. 1906 Plan Now For Indy There are three major meetings Care Industry. held every year for readers of Lawn The Associated Landscape WWN OIRE INDUSTRY ROBERT EARLEY, Editor/Group Publisher PAUL McCLOSKEY, Associate Editor JOAN HOLMES, Production Manager MARILYN MacDONALD, Production Supervisor DAVE JOHNSON, Graphic Design JOAN SMITH, Circulation Supervisor GAIL KESSLER, Reader Service Manager LINDA WINICK, Promotion Manager MARKETING/SALES New York Office: ROBERT EARLEY (212) 888-2892 757 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017 Southern Office: JIM BROOKS, National Sales Manager RON KEMPNER (404) 233-1817 3091 Maple Dr., Atlanta, GA 30305 Northwest Office: BOB MIEROW (206) 363-2864 1333 N.W. Norcross, Seattle, WA 98177 Classified: DAWN ANDERSON (218) 727-8511 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802 Please send advertising materials to: LAWN CARE INDUSTRY 120 W. Second St. Duluth, MN 55802 218-727-8511 (HBJ) A HARCOURT BRACE JOVANOVICH PUBLICATION ROBERT L. EDGELL, Chairman RICHARD MOELLER, President LARS FLADMARK, Executive Vice President ARLAND HIRMAN, Treasurer THOMAS GRENEY, Senior Vice President EZRA PINCUS, Senior Vice President JOE BILDERBACH, Vice President JAMES GHERNA, Vice President GEORGE GLENN, Vice President HARRY RAMALEY, Vice President VBPA &ABP I .AWN CARE INDUSTRY (USPS 397250) is published monthly by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publications Corporate and Editorial offices: 757 Third Avenue. New York. New York 10017. Advertising offices: 757 Third Avenue. New York. New York 10017, 111 East Wacker Drive. Chicago. Illinois 60601 and 3091 Maple Drive. Atlanta. Georgia 30305. Accounting. Advertising Production and Circulation offices: 1 East First Street. Duluth. Minnesota 55802. Subscription rates: one year. $15 in the United States. $18 per year in Canada. All other coun-tries: $40 per year. Single copies (prepaid only): $2 in the U.S.: elsewhere $4.50: add $3.00 for shipping and handling per order. Second class postage paid at Duluth. Minnesota 55806 and additional mailing offices. Copyright & 1982 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Inc. All rights 
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ticles are available through University Microfilms. International. 300 N. Zeeb Road. Ann Ar-bor. Michigan 48106. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LAWN CARE INDUSTRY. P.O. Box 6200. Duluth. Min-nesota 55806-9900. Contractors of America (ALCA) holds its annual meeting every February in different cities around the country. ALCA also is heavily involved in the mowing/ maintenance area, and will hold its annual Maintenance Sym-posium in November in Dallas/ Fort Worth. We will have more details on this meeting in coming issues. There is a lot of crossover between the mowing/maintenance businessman and the chemical lawn care businessman. For com-panies that strictly do chemical 
lawn care, and for mowing/ maintenance companies that are already involved or are getting involved in chemical lawn care, the primo show of the year is the Professional Lawn Care Associa-
tion of America Conference and Trade Show. The third annual PLCAA show is being held Nov. 16-18 at the 
Indiana Convention/Exposition Center in Indianapolis. Head-quarters hotel is the Indianapolis 
Hyatt Regency Hotel. Myself and the rest of the PLCAA board of directors received a tour of both facilities in May, and believe me, 
the site is beautiful. The two facilities are right across the street 
from each other. And to answer the question that I know is on the lips of lawn care businessmen everywhere Š yes, there are quite 
a few watering holes within walking distance where you can 
get a nice cold soda pop after convention hours. I know, because I have already checked then out. The PLCAA event will start again with the Early Bird Recep-tion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15. This proved to be a hit last year, with first class eats and drink. Registration opens during the reception and then continues at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Exhibit 
visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. 
to 12:45 p.m. Following PLCAA President Marty Erbaugh's opening at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Gerry Sweda, sales 
training manager for O. M. Scott & Sons, Marsyville, Ohio will speak on "Motivation." Sweda is a cap-tivating speaker, and he should get things off on the right foot. Following Sweda, there will be a presentation of Lawn Care Indus-try's survey of the industry Š a statistical review with facts and figures. The final session of the after-noon will be led by Jerry Swinehart, director of mail pro-cessing for Indianapolis. He will speak on postal regulations af-fecting mailing services. There will be a cash bar on the exhibit floor from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, and then the evening is open. Former U.S. Secretary of Agri-culture Earl L. Butz will give the keynote speech, "Populism, Poli-tics and Progress'' at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Butz is a 
no-holds-barred speaker who, as Howard Cosell might say, "tells it like it is." Even I am going to get up 
early to hear this one. Exhibits will open at 8 a.m. on Thursday and close at 1:30 p.m. From 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., there will be a buffet luncheon in the exhibit hall with no scheduled speakers. The PLCAA annual meeting will be held in conjunction with a buffet breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m. 
Thursday morning. From 9:30 a.m. 
to 11:30 a.m., there will be a panel discussion on "hot issues" facing the lawn care industry. Dr. Robert Miller, vice president of ChemLawn Corp., Columbus, Ohio, and president of the Na-
tional Coalition for a Reasonable 2,4-D Policy, will speak on the very important topic of the 2,4-D 
situation from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on 
the final day. The meeting will 
close at 3 p.m. For further information about the PLCAA show, contact: Jane Stecker, PLCAA, Suite 1717, 435 
N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-644-0828. Exhibitors already signed up for the show include: Power Spray Technology, BFC Chemicals, Miller Chemical & Fertilizer, 
Moyer & Son, Rockland Chemical Co., Lofts Seed, Lebanon Chemical Co., Rhone-Poulenc, Stauffer 
Chemical Co., Chipman, Inc., W. A. Cleary Chemical Corp., Smithco, Inc., Brouwer Turf, Du Pont Co., N-P-K-Ca Concepts, Green Pro Cooperative Services, 
Container Mfg., Inc. and B & G Equipment. Also, Hahn, Inc., Hawkeye Chemical Co., The Andersons, Northrup King Co., Encap Prod-
ucts Co., E-Z Rake, Dow Chemical, Knox Fertilizer & Chemical, O. M. 
Scott & Sons, TUCO, Echo, Diamond Shamrock Corp., Marsh & McLennan, Warren's Turf Nur-sery, Velsicol Chemical Corp., Lakeshore Equipment & Supply Co., Agro-K Corp., Velotta Uni-form Sales, Coatesville Machine, Dice Decal Corp., Feldmann En-
gineering, Desco Chemical, American Pelletizing Corp., Pro-
fessional Turf Specialties, USS 
Agri-Chemicals, Estech, Inc., Mobay Chemical Corp., and Mon-
santo Co. Also, FMC Agricultural Machinery Div., Mallinckrodt, Cushman/Ryan, Riverside Mfg. 
Co., PBI/Gordon Corp., Olanthe Mfg. Co., Rain Bird Sales, Ciba-Geigy Corp., The Grasshopper Co., Balcom Chemicals, Sierra Indus-tries, Palm Industries, Inter-national Seeds, Pickseed West, Turf-Seed, Inc., Great Salt Lake Minerals and Chemicals and Agri-culture Service Corp. u ^v the Reader Service numbers of those items of interest to you. Inquiries serviced for 90 days from date of issue. For those countries outside the U.S., please apply appropriate postage before mailing. READER SERVICE INFORMATION CARD 9-82 1 For more information on products or services mentioned in this issue, circle the corresponding numbers below, fill in appropriate information and mail today. 101 108 115 122 129 136 143 150 157 164 171 178 185 192 199 206 213 220 227 234 102 109 116 123 130 137 144 151 158 165 172 179 186 193 200 207 214 221 228 235 103 110 117 124 131 138 145 152 159 166 173 180 187 194 201 208 215 222 229 236 104 111 118 125 132 139 146 153 160 167 174 181 188 195 202 209 216 223 230 237 105 112 119 126 133 140 147 154 161 168 175 182 189 1S6 203 210 217 224 231 238 106 113 120 127 134 141 148 155 162 169 176 183 190 197 204 211 218 225 232 239 107 114 121 128 135 142 149 156 163 170 177 184 191 198 205 212 219 226 233 240 PLEASE CHECK BELOW YOUR PRIMARY BUSINESS AT THIS LOCATION: A. CONTRACTOR OR SERVICES: ŁLawn care service business involved primarily with fertilization, weed and insect control Please specify method of application 10 Ł Liquid 11 DOry 12 DBoth 20 ^Primarily mowing/maintenance service 30 Ł Landscape contractor/lawn service company 40 UNursery or garden center/lawn service company 50 DPest control/lawn service company 60 ŁIrrigation contractor/lawn service company B GROUNDS CARE/MAINTENANCE AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FACILITIES 110 ŁPrivate or public estate NAME BUSINESS NAME. CITY 120 130 140 150 190 ŁSchool, college, university, hospital, or similar facility L J Condominium housing development or industrial park ŁGovernment grounds parks, around municipal buildings, military facilities Ł Cemetery or memorial garden ŁOther (please specify) C SUPPLIER 210 [JChemical dealer or distributor 220 ŁEquipment dealer or distributor 230 HSeed broker/dealer 240 QSod grower .TITLE _ADDRESS. _STATE_ _ZIP_ _TELEPHONE_L ) AREA CODE I WISH TO RECEIVE (CONTINUE RECEIVING) LAWN CARE INDUSTRY EACH MONTH Ł YES Ł NO SIGNATURE DATE BUSINESS REPLY CARD FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 665 DULUTH, MINNESOTA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE READER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WWN GIRE INDUSTRY POST OFFICE BOX 6200 DULUTH, MINNESOTA 55806 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES LEHR ON LABOR LAW Employers Win Right To Regard Workman's Comp Record In a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Ohio Brass Company and Ricky Hillyer, the National Labor Relations Board considered whether or not an employer's questions regarding an applicant's history of workman's compensa-tion claims would interfere with 
the applicant's right to engage in protected concerted activity ac-cording to the National Labor Relations Act. The employer's application asked whether the applicant had ever "filed an industrial claim." Additionally, the employer asked the job seeker about his physical 
limitations, surgery, medical 
treatment, and whether or not he had ever been hurt on the job. The employer also required that the 
applicant pass a physical exami-nation. Legitmate right According to the Board, the employer has "a legitimate and substantial business justification" in inquiring about the physical condition of job applicants. The company may be alerted through the information received on the application that "the employee applicant may have once been injured on the job, raising the 
possibilities of a continuing in-
jury." Thus, the employer has legiti-nate health and safety interests in 
determining whether or not an employee who has filed a work-man's compensation claim may be prone to further job related in-juries. The Board distinguished this case from Krispy Kreme Donut Corporation, where the Board de-cided that an employer may not terminate an employee in retalia-tion for filing a workman's com-pensation claim. According to the 
Board, employers are free to in-quire from job applicants about 
their workman's compensation history, but employers are forbid-den from terminating existing em-ployees in retaliation for those employees filing workman's com-pensation claims. We note that no employer is required to keep on his payroll an 
employee who is either accident prone, unhealthy, or simply fails to follow safety rules. This is in sharp contrast to terminating an employee for filing a workman's 
compensation claim, though 
either case may arise out of the same set of facts. The City Council of Cincinnati has passed a "Right to Know" ordinance that requires employers to inform employees of hazardous materials in the work place. Cin-cinnati follows the lead of nine states and the City of Philadelphia, 
which have passed similar statutes and ordinances. This has promp-
ted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to hold in-
formal hearings on a proposed hazards communication rule. Cincinnati's ordinance requires that employers with twenty-five or fewer employees label hazardous substances and inform employees 
of their risk within eighteen months. Those employers who employ over 250 employees have eight months to comply. Post signs Every employer is also required to post signs in all work areas 
informing employees of their right to [Hli-r 4.1 > $ Z n > c CO C/J H CD 00 Richard Lehr There's nothing on earth like to sun and e9tass fceoweV^^ea* oas* \o ^^^ ^ -aV»on»' doWa^v- r a on a^.^and^pse \oP° »asM Šoo can -Eclipse Kentucky bluegrass seed available exclusively from: GARRELD WILLIAMSON, INC.. 1072 West Side Ave., Jersey City. N.J. JACKLIN SEED COMPANY, W. 5300 Jacklin Ave., Post Falls. Idaho Ł NUNES TURFGRASS, INC., 2006 Loquot Ave., Patterson. Calif. TWIN CITY SEED COMPANY, 500 30th Ave , N.E., Minneapolis, Minn. Ł ROTHWELL SEEDS (IN CANADA), P.O. Box 511, Lindsay, Ontario mmmmm 4. RENOVATION IN PROGRESS DAY 15 Wmmmammm 2. SLICE DAY 10 3. SEED DAY 10 5. COMPLETED RENOVATION DAY 30 «iMr> , Ł m "LAWN RENOVATION WITH ROUNDUP HERBKIDE IS ABOUT 30 TO 40% MORE PROFITABLE FOR US THAN CONVENTIONAL METHODS." John Loyet, President Greenscape Lawn & Tree St. Louis, Mo. We put Roundup* herbicide on our customers lawn, came back 10 days later to power rake it and then seed it. About 10 days after that, the per-ennial ryegrass we planted came up. We were just amazed at how good it looked. We used to have to plow or disk the lawn we were renovating or use a sod cutter to remove it. With Roundup, it only took us 6 man-
hours to do a job that used to take 24. And the results were just as good. Our customers like Roundup almost as much as we do because the lawn holds up really well under light traffic all during the renova-tion period. For us, it extends the season by about a month and turns a normally slow fall into a profit opportunity season. We plan to use Roundup for lawn renovation from here on in!' IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LAWN RENOVATION WITH ROUNDUP, CALL TOLL FREE 800-621-5800 FOR YOUR FREE LAWN RENOVATION GUIDE. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS FOR ROUNDUR Roundup® is a registered trademark of Monsanto Company. © Monsanto Company 1982. RUP-SP2-104 Monsanto INSIDE THE INDUSTRY w C/3 a Turf Renovation Report By Jim Mello Consultant and Instructor, Turfgrass Management College of Dupage As turfgrass managers we en-counter many problem turf situa-
tions which can not be solved with 
a spreader. Fertilizers, fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides are valuable tools available to handle problems, yet they are not a cure-all for declining turfgrass areas. These tools cannot bring dead plants back to life. When necrotic or severely damaged turf areas must be corrected, a program of 
renovation may be necessary. We can take great satisfaction in returning a problem turf area to functional and aesthetic quality. There are various methods avail-able, but keep in mind some basic points: Identify the problem Ł Is it due to poor grass selection? Ł Is it due to improper cultural practices? Ł Is it due to insects, 
disease, thatch, or compaction? Weigh the alternatives Ł Should existing turf be non-selective^ killed? Ł Will aerifi-
cation and over-seeding do the job? Ł Should a slit-seeder be used? Select a reclamation program Ł Is it economical? Ł Will the area recuperate quickly for the use imposed? Execute the program profession-ally Ł Is the right equipment being used? Ł Have you selected the proper grass for use imposed? Ł Is the crew trained and is the necessary supervision on hand? Follow through with post-renovation maintenance Ł Do mowing and watering prac-tices favor new development? Ł Have you spot-seeded any areas that did not take? Ł To reduce stress are you controlling thatch and compaction by routine aerifi-
cation? Ł Are you fertilizing properly and controlling weeds effectively? The success or failure with turf lies in the decisions and practices 
of the turf manager. For declining turf, first identify the problem. Improper variety selection can be the basis for 
turfgrass decline. Fine fescue, basically a shade-loving grass, will do well in the full sun of a cool climate, such as western Canada. However, when fine fescue is grown in the sun under warm temperature conditions, like southern California, it has great difficulty surviving. Warm-season 
grasses, such as bermuda and 
zoysia, do well in the southern United States, yet as they move north of the transition zone into Ohio or New York their dormant 
off-coloration makes them unde-
sirable species. In New England many home lawns are old and have been seeded with common Kentucky 
bluegrass varieties. In their cool, moist climate leaf spot disease flourishes, thinning out many turf areas. The reclamation of these areas to improved bluegrass varieties, which have been bred for resis-tance to leaf spot, would provide a healthy turf. Improper cultural practices set the stage for many problems. Any procedure performed on turf which causes stress invites un-wanted pests to attack the predis-posed turf. Close mowing, improper irriga-tion, poor fertilization practices, chemical injury, heavy wear, soil compaction, excessive thatch ac-cumulation, extreme air tempera-tures, and drainage problems are some of the stresses which weaken turf and encourage problems that have to be remedied through reno-vation. Proper selection A healthy lawn which contains a high percentage of broadleaf weeds or annual grasses can be corrected through the proper selection and application of her-bicides. Applying a broadleaf herbicide or pre-emergent annual grass con-trol can maintain that area weed-free. Certainly this situation would not call for renovation unless the 
desirable grass species remaining are not maintaining a dense cover. In this case, introduction of seed would provide new plants. Insect damage can seriously thin turf. Insects should be identified to learn what type of insects (sucking 
or chewing) and which plant parts are affected. For example, the greenbug aphid will attack the 
leaves of Kentucky bluegrass, piercing cells and sucking out the leaf juices. In many cases, the application oi an insecticide in combination with nitrogen will stop further damage and promote new top growth. Seeding would not be necessary. Damage to roots and crowns by white grubs, billbugs, or ataenius will cause complete loss of large turf areas. After an insecticide is applied to stop further damage, renovation is 
necessary to regain a healthy grass 
stand. However, not all damage by insects requires renovation. Be sure to identify the pest, analyze the potential for recuperation by examining roots and crowns for injury, and then select the proper 
insecticide. Give the turf a chance to recover and then renovate the bare areas. Disease causes various symptoms in turf. These range from slight discoloration to total death. Whether total kill has come from fusarium blight in bluegrass, anthracnose in annual bluegrass, or spring deadspot in bermuda 
grass, the only solution to deaf turf is replanting. Select grass varieties which will show better resistance or perhaps be more suitable for local condi-
tions. Fungicides are a great pre-
ventive tool, and their high cost can be justified when putting-
green quality maintenance is in-volved. However, when we maintain large areas, such as home lawns, the cost of fungicide use becomes prohibitive. When cultural proce-dures, like proper mowing and watering can not keep a turf area from fungal infection, rejuvena-tion through renovation becomes 
the most economical alternative. Proper diagnosis of the disease aids in selecting the proper var-ieties for teh reclamation process. Weeds A weed is a plant out of place. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, annual blue-
grass is a weed in a bermuda grass lawn, yet in Cincinnati, Ohio, bermuda grass is a weed in an annual bluegrass lawn. Weedy grasses, also, such as quackgrass, annual bluegrass, tall fescue, bentgrass, bermuda grass, or nimblewill can infest a desirable turf stand. These weedy grasses are objec-tionable because of their variations in color, growth habits, and com-
petitiveness. Once a perennial grass invades, a non-selective her-bicide must be used to kill the unwanted vegetation. Reclamation alternatives Before starting to restore turf that has a problem, we must examine alternative program and take into account their potential for success and the costs involved. With inflation affecting home-owners, can they justify the ex-pense involved in alternative re-clamation programs for their trou-bled landscapes? Thatching and Overseeding Many turf areas are being re-claimed through dethatching or powerraking and overseeding. A dethatcher or powerrake has a set of blades or spring teeth, which cut or comb the thatch, bringing it to the surface. To prepare a seedbed effectively the seed must come in contact with the soil. Dethatchers will bring a 
great deal of debris to the surface, but if there is a severe thatch layer, the blade will not penetrate com-pletely down into the soil. Dethatching should be repeated, removing as much of the thatch layer at one time, without tearing out the entire sod layer. When a heavy thatch condition develops, crowns and other parts of the plant grow in the porous, organic layer, creating problems. The thatch, 
because of its physical nature, does not provide a satisfactory 
growth media. To dethatch an area totally, removing all the dead organic matter, could, just as if we had used a sod cutter, leave us 
with hardly any plant growth left. By repeating the dethatching procedure many times, removing a 
portion of the layer each time, allowing time for recuperation between each dethatching, we will eventually reach the desired thickness of this organic layer. This program involves many hours of labor for both machine 
operation and cleanup time. If the thatch layer is thick, the seed will lay on top of thatch and its potential for establishing itself is not great. If the thatch layer is thick in your problem turf area, then the de-thatching units can cut through and expose the soil for seeding. In 
this case dethatching the area once 
to break up the layer and removing 
the debris is all that is necessary. Broadcast Seed Seed should then be broadcast over the entire area, and the de-thatching process should be per-
formed again to incorporate the seeds in the soil. One of the greatest benefits of the dethatch-
ing units even when they cannot fully penetrate the thatch area is their vertical mowing action. This separates connecting rhyzomes and/or stems stolons 
between parent and daughter plants, reducing stress on both. Also, dormant buds can be ex-posed which will give rise to new plants. Once the thatch depth is under control, routine dethatching will keep the layer to a minimum reducing plant stress. Dethatch-ing, however, does not have any 
effect on relieving soil compaction on established turf. This can only 
be accomplished through aerifi-cation. Dethatching should be scheduled for fall, reducing the 
incidence of annual grasses and broadleaved weeds. If a pre-emergent crabgrass her-bicide has been applied the cutting 
action of the dethatcher will break this barrier and bring about a potential weed problem. Dethatching is one form of reno-vation which should be used as a to page 12 RESURRECT YOUR BUSINESS PROFITS THIS FALL ATTEND A 1982 FALL PROFIT SEMINAR/EQUIPMENT WORKSHOP Those who came last year made $l,000's of extra dollars YOU GET ALL YOU NEED... On how to do it, Price it, Promote it, Sell it FIVE PROFIT CENTERS * Root Feeding Trees and Shrubs * Winter Evergreen Protection * Soil Building with Liquid Organics * Your Own Soil Testing Service 
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ble seedbed requires numerous 
efforts. Resodding The prospect of an instant lawn which has sold the most anxious client can only be achieved 
through sodding. Sodding is also a 
quick solution for erosion on 
steeply sloped areas. On the other hand, sodding is an expensive process. Do we know what varieties are being delivered in a sod mix? We should if we are going to predict its performance in seasons to come. Buying sod is like buying a used car. We often do not know its 
history. But when we buy a used car at least we know the model and can relate that model to its track record for performance and de-pendability. If we do not know the varieties in a sod blend, we have no way of predicting or evaluating 
its performance. In the past most of the sod delivered was a monoculture containing one specific variety of 
bluegrass. This becomes a disad-vantage if disease strikes, because if all the plants are genetically identical they will all show the 
same susceptibility to fungal inva-sions. If this happens the result is a large area of infected turf. Most sod growers now incorporate a blend of different varieties within a sod field insuring survival of the fit-test. If one variety shows suscepti-bility to a disease, then a resistant variety will fill in the injured area. Furthermore, when sod is deliv-ered for installation, much of the 
root system (the most important part of the plant) has been left in the sod field. The soil should be 
prepared in a way which will favor new root development. Media interface If the sod, grown on peat, is laid over clay, the interface of these two physically different growing media creates a poor situation for the reestablishment of the root system. A sod area with an undeveloped root system creates a serious stress problem, predisposing the plant to effects of disease, drought, and 
other stress related adversities. Core aerification Interfacing soil problems, heavy, thatch, and poor rotting hinder growth and development of a sodded area. Reduction of these 
stresses can be achieved through core aerification on a yearly or bi-yearly schedule. Core aerifica-tion involves the removal of a soil/thatch core two to three inches deep over the entire problem area. Coring breaks up the thatch layer, allows water to penetrate 
into the root system and gasses to flow freely in and out of the root zone. Coring breaks up the serious 
interfacing problem of soils with 
unlike physical properties. Roots do not grow in soil; roots grow in space between soil parti-cles. The greater the porosity the more room for the roots to grow and develop. In a tightly com-pacted clay, undersoil roots have very little room to grow. The roots prefer to stay at the surface in the porous peat or loam soil brought in with the sod. Porous spaces Using core aerification we create large porous spaces which rapidly fill in with turf roots. This greatly increases the turfs vigor, drought tolerance, and overall health. Large core aerification units are available for vast turf areas such as parks and fairways. On the home lawn a smaller unit is needed to 
maneuver the equipment in tight places. The unit should also be capable of being raised or lowered 
for driving over sidewalks and curbs. I have found the Dedoes aerifier with its separate hydraulic lifting 
system a versatile unit. In tightly compacted clay undersoil, the hydraulic lifting system gives ex-cellent down pressure for deep penetration. Many of the walk-behind aerification units do not have enough for maximum bene-fits. Weight is a very important factor when trying to penetrate a hard clay soil. Penetration weight To increase the penetration weight, the tires have been filled 
with calcium, and this year I have 
added 100 pound wheel weights. This increases the weight 200 pounds per tire, totally 1300 to 1400 pounds of down pressure. With the sod fully opened, over-seeding efforts will provide ex-cellent results because the seeds will come into contact with the 
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plugs, piling them two to three inches deep, raking them level, rolling, fertilizing, and watering. New growth begins immediately. Consider coring Core aerification done on a routine basis can help restore many declining turf situations. Coring should be considered be-fore reaching for a solution on the chemical shelf. Slitseeding Sonetimes we will encounter turf which is so severely thinned that core aerification and over-seeding will not provide enough plants to recover the declining areas. In this case the slit-seeder can be used to incorporate seed in rows without completely strip-ping the area and starting all over. The grass should be mowed short to reduce the debris brought to the surface. The slitseeder will bring matted grass and heavy 
thatch to the surface. After the renovation is completed this mate-rial should be raked and scraped. Whenever seeding is done pro-per placement of the seed in contact with the soil should be given the utmost priority. If mois-ture, light, and temperature favor germination a seed may germinate 
in the thatch but its survival potential in this porous medium is 
low. By using the slitseeder, seed to soil contact is assured. The machine has a set of blades in front which cuts grooves through the thatch down into the soil. A set of discs located behind the blades 
keeps the slits open while seeds flow from a seed hopper through a small tube into the slits at the base 
of the disc. The slits are two to three inches apart, close enough for the new plants to fill in rapidly. The slit-
seeder also cuts through the thatch layer, providing an avenue for the 
new seedlings to grow through. This vertical cutting action also stimulates new growth. The rhizones and stolons of the exist-ing turf are cut and new shoots grow from uncovered nodes and 
growing points. Surface disruption New seed varieties can be incor-porated without severe surface 
disruption. Slitseeding followed by core aerification provides ex-cellent results because the surface has been mechanically modified to favor new growth and develop-ment. The seeding rate would vary depending on the various weights of the different seed species. The rate of seed flow is easily adjusted to compensate for seed size and weight. In overseeding stressed cool season grasses, I have 
used a mixture containing four different bluegrass varieties and 15 percent perennial ryegrass at a rate of two pounds per 1,000 
square feet. Bare soil After sweeping off the debris left by the slitseeder I then hand overseed another pound per 1,000 square feet to cover any totally bare areas. The perforated sod area into which the seed has been incorpo-rated protects the young seedlings 
against birds and dessication. The watering requirements are less than for seeding on bare soil because the sod/thatch layer pro-
tects the seed and retains the moisture. An advantage is that the area renovated by slitseeding is never out of service. The area will 
look as if it has been renovated but 
it will still be firm and usable. In 
fact, entire golf courses have been 
changed from one variety to another without interruption of play. Usually a non-selective her-bicide like Roundup is sprayed on 
to kill all growing plants on the site. Disadvantages of Slitseeding Many people anxious to have a beautiful turf area are very impa-tient. A beautiful turf from seed or slitseeding takes longer than lay-to page 18 NORTHRUP KING PRESENTS THE HEAVY TRAFFIC SUN-TO-SHADE No one grass seed combines every characteristic for every type of turf. That's why Northrup King research has developed a complete line of Medalist Turf Products to meet specialized professional needs. MEBALIST TURF PRODUCT MAJOR AREAS OF OSE SPECIAL FEATURES Athletic Pro Mix High maintenance athletic turf Both are well suited for new seeding or overseeding. Fast establishing, excellent traffic tolerance, and rapid recovery. Provides good footing. Athletic Pro II Mix Low to moderate maintenance athletic turf. Both are well suited for new seeding or overseeding. Fast establishing, excellent traffic tolerance, and rapid recovery. Provides good footing. Boulevard Mix Any area with high pH (roadsides, sidewalks, boulevards, beachfronts, 
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fescues seem to be the bright spot on the horizon. With more and more lawn care businessmen voicing their con-cerns about energy conservation 
and cost efficiency, it is easy to understand the attraction of tall fescue varieties. They are heat and drought tolerant, thrive equally 
well in sun or shade, and can withstand heavy traffic and re-quire minimal maintenance. Two major benefits are less thatch buildup and the ability to resist fusarium roseum, a dreaded dis-ease of Kentucky bluegrass. Growth "We'll soon see tall fescue growing on thousands of athletic fields, home lawns and industrial parks from New York south to Atlanta, west to St. Louis and Kansas City and throughout southern California," said Dr. Rich Hurley, vice president and direc-tor of research and development at Loft's Seed Inc., Bound Brook, N.J., producers of Rebel and Clemfine, two of the varieties in large supply. Other tall fescues currently on the market include: Falcon, pro-duced by E. F. Burlingham & Sons; Olympia from Turf-Seed; Shannon from Northrup King; and Houndog and Brookston from International Seeds. "Plant breeders first started researching tall fescues in the 1960's, but it wasn't until 1977 that we decided to invest in the future of tall fescue," says Hurley, noting 
that Rebel was the first variety on 
the market. Uniformity According to Hurley, tests have shown Rebel to be significantly 
finer and more dense than K-31, thus providing greater uniformity. "Since Rebel and other fescues don't need to be irrigated as much as ryegrass and bluegrass, and provide excellent tolerance to traffic, they are much more energy 
efficient for public-use areas, 
cemeteries, and home lawns. The White House was recently seeded with Rebel," he said. "In the past, many lawn care businessmen and landscapers shunned tall fescues because of u their clumpy, patchy appearance and inability to mix well with previously planted turf. Most of these new varieties are much finer of blade, but compatibility is still a 
problem," Hurley admits. As a result, he recommends a "total transformation" in the form of renovation. "Overseeding is possible, but not recommended," he explains. 
"When overseeding a mixed lawn consisting of various species, it 
would take at least four or five 
years to change the population 
enough to make a difference. 
Another problem is that hardy weeds and grasses like orchard-grass, bentgrass, quackgrass and bermudagrass will usually persist despite overseeding the fescue. The same job can be accomplished in one season with total renova-tion." While many lawn care profes-sionals may feel renovation is a time consuming and costly pro-cess, Hurley emphasizes the cus-tomer will be happier with total renovation in the long run. "Homeowners are very impa-tient," he says. "They want to see a 
change in population im-mediately, a near impossibility with overseeding. Within a month 
after a renovation, they'll have a new lawn that not only costs less to maintain, but looks a lot nicer." According to Hurley, lawn care businessmen seeding tall fescues like Rebel will need to irrigate just two or three times a season, and only during prolonged stress periods. "That's about an 80 per-cent water usage reduction versus ryegrass and bluegrass lawns," he points out. "In addition, Rebel can be maintained at a mowing height of one and one-half to three inches while still maintaining a solid stand. Tall fescues don't grow as fast as ryegrass and bluegrass, so 
that means fewer mowings as well." Fall renovation Loft's recommends all renova-tions be undertaken in the late summer and fall, with dates rang-ing from mid-August in the east and Midwest to mid-October in the 
south. "Spring renovations inter-
fere with crabgrass control so many landscapers find fall seeding 
desirable," says Hurley. The renovation procedure rec-ommended by Loft's begins with 
application of a two percent solu-
tion of Roundup, a non-selective herbicide that "translocates" throughout the entire plant, con-trolling above and below ground growth. "Because Roundup effec-tively controls existing turf, it is the most effective and cost effi-
cient renovation toll currently on 
the market," contends Hurley, noting that he renovates all of Loft's research plots with Round-
up. "Eliminating all the previ-
ously planted grasses is vitally important from the standpoint of uniformity." The fact that the herbicide has no residual soil activity and has relatively low toxicity also makes it suitable for use in renovation situations, Hurley feels. "After 
seven days, the existing turf 
should be deaf, and lawn care professionals can start seeding, 
after verticutting to improve seed-soil contact." Hurley notes, "Frequent irrigation should begin after seeding or as needed to aid germination." Tall fescues should be seeded at a rate of 10 - 12 pounds per 1,000 square feet. When utilizing a 90 -10 percent mix with Kentucky bluegrass, seeding should be at the rate of 8 - 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Hurley estimates the cost of renovating a 5,000 square foot area with Rebel at $150, versus $75 for 
an overseeding operation. While it might appear that over-seeding is cheaper, Hurley cau-tions lawn care businessmen to look closer. "It actually costs $300 to overseed because of the four 
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U.S. Department of Agriculture. Akin to zoysia imports from the tropical regions of Asia, Meyer's zoysia is known for its fine texture and pleasing green color. It de-
velops into a tough, wear-resistant 
and cold-hardy turf. Dunn said zoysia's Manchurian background makes it one of the 
best warm season turfgrasses for 
cold hardiness. Compared to Midway Bermuda during tests at the University of Missouri, Meyer's survived temperatures below 14 degrees Celsius, while Midway survived to five degrees, making the zoysia quite a bit more cold tolerant than even the more cold-hardy bermudas. Zoysia didn't have its profes-sional heyday until the 1950's and 1960's, Dunn said, when profes-sional turf managers found that the 
heat tolerant bermudas proved defenseless against the onset of colder winter seasons. When turf managers soured on bermuda, the door was opened for the zoysias. Establishment. Dunn told the audience of turf managers that there are three basic methods of establishing common zoysia. The first is sodding, which because it costs about three dollars per square yard, is generally rejected in favor of cheaper methods. A less expensive method is strip sodding, which, when the sod is spread apart adequately, enables the manager to cover a large area 
with less vegetative material. Dunn said a variation of this 
method calls for paraquat applica-tions to reduce competition be-
tween the zoysia and already es-
tablished turfgrasses. Although efforts are continuing to perfect methods of competition reduction, including growth regulators, re-search is not complete, Dunn said. By far the preferred method of zoysia establishment is sprigging. Although there are homemade 
machines which will sprig au-tomatically, Dunn says that simple 
hand sprigging on a six inch center is one of the surest methods. The sprigs can be broadcast, but unless an excellent irrigation sys-tem is available, and the sprigs are constantly watered, this method is risky. Dunn suggests the sprigs be 
top-dressed lightly and then pre-ssed into the soil with a roller or disc. A manure spreader, he said, also works well. During establishment, liberal applications of nitrogen are rec-ommended. About eight to ten 
pounds of nitrogen per thousand 
square feet is suggested during the 
first and perhaps second growing periods. According to your soil tests, nitrogen carriers may be 
altered a bit to supply more potas-sium or phosphorus, but Dunn says to keep carrier levels to a minimum. Weed control. Weed control is important when establishing zoysia because of its long growing period. Dunn advises that 2,4-D control of weeds be postponed 
until after hardy establishment. Slope areas should probably be seeded with ryegrasses to prevent erosion, but after a period of careful management, the cool sea-
son grass will thin out. Zoysia seed. The seed of the zoysia plant has a very thick hull 
which may retard proper germi-nation. Research has been done to perfect methods of softening the 
hull with chemicals and scarifying techniques. Dunn says it has been quite successful. A mechanical hull removal method has proved 
less successful because of the increased risk of injury to the young seeds. Dunn says that uni-
formity of appearance is best 
achieved when vegetatively es-
tablished seed types are used. Fertilization. Dunn says that once zoysia is established, nitro-gen applications can be reduced to one and-a-half to two pounds per 1,000 square feet. Timing is very important, he says, because some of the time people are late with their applications. In order to avoid winter injury risks, zoysia fertilization should be ended in late August or early September. Thatch. Thatch is a big problem with zoysiagrass because of the thick-walled cells on its rhizomes which become very difficult to break down and add significantly 
to thatch build-up. Keep mowing levels to three-quarters to one inch. Because it doesn't properly 
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spring as in the fall. Cool soil 
temperatures in the spring prolong the germination time and the existing sod season. The soil, beneath the sod, warms much more slowly than the bare soil 
which readily absorbs the sun's 
heat and light. The competition from the estab-lished grasses reduces the chance for the new seeds to develop. Pre-emergent herbicides to control spring and summer annu-als cannot be applied because they will inhibit growth of the new seedlings. The physical opening for turf provides an opportunity for weed seeds to grow and de-velop. Pre-emergent herbicides to control spring and summer annu-
als cannot be applied because they will inhibit the growth of the new seedlings. Post-emergents Post emergent herbicides should not be applied because of 
the damage to the young seedl-ings. If you are located in an area 
where summers are hot and dry, the young seedlings which germi-nate in late spring will not have a developed root system. Their sur-vival through stress periods, therefore, depends on faithful watering to keep them alive. This could mean numerous waterings, perhaps even daily if drought and high temperatures persist. Fall is best Slitseeding in the fall is best. Pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides can be applied in the spring. In late summer when cool 
season grasses are growing slower (which will reduce their competi-tion with the new seedling) the high temperatures will promote 
rapid germination. The cool and moist fall period provides a favor-able environment for the young seedlings to survive. The following spring because the plant has reached a state of maturity which can tolerate chemicals, both pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides can be 
applied. By the tine the summer 
stress period approaches the plant will have a developed root system, which requires less water and is prepared to face the heat and the drought. An old disease or insect riddled turf area now takes on new life as the improved varieties take 
over where the old failed. Warm season grasses Warm season grasses in the south are often overseeded during 
winter to provide a green turf full 
season. The strong lateral growth 
of bermudagrass, zoysia, and St. Augustine grass, to name a few, benefits greatly if they are verti-cally mowed yearly. Using a slit-seeder the vertical mowing and the overseeding can be done in one 
operation. By using the slitseeder, different varieties can be used by simply adding the seed to the hopper. Shade areas can be seeded with 
shade tolerant grasses, heavy wear 
areas can be seeded with wear tolerant species, and the sun lov-ing grasses can be used in the full 
sun areas. Selecting the right seed for the environmental conditions assures success in establishment. At some point all turf profes-sionals must deal with the chal-lenge of declining turfgrass. By 
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makes it a perennial winning turf-type "blue". The Rewards of Research... These test plots at Camarillo, California, 
proved Columbia Kentucky Bluegrass was best suited to this area. Fusarium and rust damaged Baron, Victa, Glade, Park and 
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mixtures used in southern California sod. The Research, Production, Marketing Co. SEED FORECAST from page 1 Improved tall fescues, however, have solved the heat tolerance problem, while retaining low maintenance advantages and adding a lower maintenance re-quirement. As a result, spot shortages of tall and hard fescues are possible this fall and next spring, according to seed growers. They have not been able to increase production of 
these improved varieties enough to keep up with the demand. 
Consequently, the new tall fescues Mustang, Rebel, Houndog, and 
Falcon could be relatively scarce 
next spring. Hard fescues such as Waldin&, Reliant, Tournament, and Scaldis are useful for shade locations since lower maintenance is required. They too could fall short if their popularity continues to increase as predicted. Ryegrasses Once considered a less attractive turfgrass with poor mowing characteristics and light green 
color, perennial ryegrasses have 
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structure in perennial ryegrasses. Again, with the rapid germination period, the ryes could compete well against Kentucky blue-grasses. Perennial ryegrass seed pro-duction is lagging slightly com-
pared to the extremely high de-
mand, with pricing either holding or increasing. Stanley, a marketer 
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landscaped areas. Thus, a ban on watering landscape plants would have an insignificant impact on the 21 billion gallon imbalance of water supply and demand in the U.S., says Robertson. However, a 
ban on landscape irrigation could economically devastate the lawn care industry in drought affected areas. The lawn care industry is im-portant to the U.S. economy. They 
employ a half a million persons and sell almost $16 billion annu-ally in products and services. Over 90 percent of the industry's firms are located in drought affected 
areas, and thus a ban on watering plants would have a drastic effect on these firms. Damaged material Beyond the negative economic impact to the industry, consumers would also suffer substantial 
economic loss from damaged plant materials if a ban on landscape watering were implemented. In 1980, there were 48.2 million owner occupied single family dwellings in the U.S. with land-scaping that averaged 13 years old. With an average landscape value of almost $10,000, the economic value of U.S. residential land-scapes is about $500 billion. Another several billion are in-
vested in commercial landscapes. The limiting of water use risks the economic vitality of not only lawn care firms, but all the service firms that are involved in lawn maintenance activities. Rather than risk an ecomonic loss of plant material in a planned landscape DESPITE 21 BILLION GALLON DEFICIT A state or regional ban on lawn care irrigation can have a signifi-cant economic impact on many home owners and a large number 
of firms that sell lawn care prod-
ucts and services. Each landscape is different and the homeowner must make an independent deci-sion ot irrigate based on the needs of the area and the landscape, the 
economic value of the landscape 
and the cost of water. To uniformly ban irrigation may save water in the short run, but places a severe economic risk on a 
large number of homeowners, commercial firms and the lawn care industry as a whole. The loss of turf areas due to water stress may have an economic impact many times it's value. WILL REMAIN IN N.C. Not a solution > -v.* m. .1 J,* Ł Ł Ft* Š ŠŠŠ Of WARNING ^ jj?1^ diseases of ^ ^sand turf. $ Bans On Watering Will Not Forestall Drought Ariens Acquires Gravely Ariens Company, the Brillion, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of outdoor power equipment, has acquired the Gravely Division of McGraw-Edison Company. The Gravely Division will become Gravely International, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ariens Company and will operate as an autonomous entity of Ariens. Gravely will sell its products through its network of U.S. and Canadian dealers and foreign dis-tributors. Gravely operations will remain in Clemmons, North 
Carolina. C/I m Unique two-way action both cures and prevents most fungus diseasesŠgives the lawn care professional a valuable weapon to battle costly and unsightly 
fungus diseases. Knocks out more dis-eases: BAYLETON fungicide offers the broadest spectrum of 
disease control of any leading turf 
fungicide. This includes control of tough diseases like dollar spot, brown patch, Fusarium blight, red thread, striped smut, certain rusts and pink and gray snowmold. Cost-efficient: Residual activity of BAYLETON is as much as 14 days longer than other fun-gicides, so fewer applications are required. Chemical costs can be significantly reduced. Talk to your turf chemicals supplier today for more informa-tion. When you do, chances are 
you'll become a "BAYLETON BELIEVER." Don't trust your turf to anything less. Mobay Chemical Corporation Agricultural Chemicals Division Specialty Products Group Box 4913, Kansas City, MO 64120 BAYLETON is a registered TM of the Parent Company of Farbenfabriken Bayer Gmbh, Leverkusen. In many areas of the United States, drought conditions have led gov-ernment to attempt to legislate a 
ban on landscape irrigation. The problem stems from the use of 82 billion gallons of ground water each day and the replacement of 
only 61 billion gallons through rain and runoff water. This creates a daily deficit of 21 billion gallons. Why is there an imbalance and can goverment 
legislate a solution, asks Jerry 
Robertson of Ohio State Univer-sity. In a special report Newsweek magazine stated that the water problem was due to an imbalance 
in the distribution of rainfall in the U.S. during a decade when Ameri-
cans are using water at an in-
creasing rate. Rain is not the 
solution to the water shortage. Even in the driest areas, rainfall in 
the U.S. exceeds water use. that cannot be watered, firms and individuals will forego a land-scape investment. Thus, the entire lawn care industry is damaged. Over 52 percent of this industry is concentrated in the five states of Pennsylvania, New York, Califor-
nia, Ohio and Florida. A ban on watering in New York risks the $1.7 million dollar lawn care in-dustry in that state and a signifi-cant landscape investment. DISEASE Fight snow mold at first sign of winter Lawn care businessmen in the northern regions should be well aware of the hazards of snow mold this winter, as the season is ex-pected to be a severe one. Snow mold, of course, describes a group of diseases that occur under snow cover or in the advancing margins 
of melting fronts. For many years it was believed that two fungi species were prima-
rily responsible for snow mold turfgrass injury: Typhula blight (gray snow mold) caused by Typhula incarnata and Fusarium patch (pink snow mold) caused by Fusarium nivale. However, ac-cording to Dr. Joseph Vargas of Michigan State University, other 
fungi are involved in snow mold 
complexes in the more northern 
reaches of the western United States and Canada. These include Typhula ishikarienses (Typhula blight), Sclerotinia borealis (Sclerotinia patch) and an un-identified fungus belonging to the basidiomycete class of fungi (low-temperature basidiomycete or LTB). Good snowmold management begins early in the fall with the advent of cool weather. This is when the first fungicide applica-tion should be made, especially in areas where long periods of cool wet weather precede snowfall. In 
areas where snow covers the ground for two or three months, the best time to make final fun-gicide applications is when verti-
cal growth ceases. The other key to good snow mold control is to avoid late summer or early fall nitrogen application that leaves the turf in lush growing condition just prior to snowfall. Lush turfs are much more susceptible to snow mold than turfs that are in a hardened-off condition. If the snow mold kills large turf areas, some form of cultivation may be necessary. Reseeding will be necessary to reestablish creep-ing bentgrass and perennial rye-
grass turfs. Annual bluegrass turfs should be spiked and aerified to 
allow germination of seed from the reservoir in the soil and thatch. COMING SOON NYSTA Show In November The New York State Turfgrass Association's Annual Conference and Trade Show will be conducted November 9 to 11, 1982, with the 
trade show and educational ses-sions located at the Rochester War Memorial. The Genesee Plaza Holiday Inn will be the host hotel. Rochester is the previous site of the largest and most successful NYSTA show conducted in 1980. The association says they are ex-panding the trade show in the 
Rochester facility, with much of the floor space devoted to the display of heavy equipment. For complete information on the trade show, contact Janet Dudones, The Ed Worthington Corporation, 50 Oetrova Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. For all other information relating to the 
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on new gypsy moth control. The studies center on the adult "eclosion" process Š that point in the adult's lifecycle when it emerges or hatches from its 
pupal case, according to Dr. Michael C. Ma, assistant professor of entomology at the university. It is during the eclosion process, says Dr. Ma, that insects like the gypsy moth are highly vulnerable and, he believes, his research may give scientists a clue as to how they might control or inhibit the "turning on" of 
adult behavior. With research just under way, Dr. Ma and fellow researchers have found the gypsy moth's brain houses a hormone which triggers the onset of eclosion. The concept of a hormone 
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Assessing late charges ranked first in the Northeast, Southeast, Great Lakes and Great Plains regions 
with over 93 percent using this practice in the Great Lakes and Great Plains regions. Two-thirds of the firsm using assessment of late charges charge 1.5 percent per month or 18 per-cent on an annual basis. The other 
rates reported ranged from 0.5 percent to 2.5 percent monthly. Small claims court The use of a local attorney was the ranking practice in the South-west and Western regions and ranked second in the other four regions. The practice of using small claims courts, with a national average of 55 percent usage, ranked third nationally in four of 
the regions. While mechanics liens ranked fourth nationally, with a 37 per-cent usage, it is quite popular in the Southeast with 55 percent of the firms saying they have used it. 
In contrast, this practice is not popular in the Northeast where only 10 percent of the respondents indicated they use it. The use of collection agencies appears to be the least popular of these practices. While 50 percent of the firms in the Northeast indicate they have used collection agencies, t+ie highest reported in any other region was 38 percent. In response to the question of how many months accounts are allowed to remain uncollected before turning them over to a collection agency, the response ranged from two months to nine months, with the average being 4.7 
months. As to what percent of the amount collected is retained by the collection agency, the responses ranged from five percent to 50 percent with the average being 
26.4 percent. It was interesting to 
note that a few responded that the collection agency they use was charging an apparently low flat fee. DATES Twenty-first Annual North Carolina Turfgrass Conference, January 4-6, 1983; Pinehurst Hotel, Southern Pines, N.C. Contact: L.T. Lucas, 3409 Gardner Hall, N.C. State Univ., Raleigh, N.C. 27650. (919) 737-2751. Maryland Turfgrass '83, Baltimore Con-vention Center, January 10-12. Contact: Dr. Thomas Turner, 1112 H.J. Patterson Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, Md. 20742. (301) 454-3716. Eleventh Annual Western Pennsylvania Turf & Grounds Maintenance School & Trade Show, Pittsburgh Marriott Hotel/ Expo Mart, December 7-9 Contact: Christ-ine King, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, 412 Blanchard Street, Bellefonte, Pa., 16823. (814) 355-8010. Pennsylvania Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show, February 28 ŠMarch 3,1983, Hershe-Lodge & Convention Center, West Choclate Avenue & University Drive, Her-shey, Pa. Contact: Christine King, Execu-tive Secretary Treasurer, 412 Blanchard Street, Bellefont, Pa., 16823. (814) 355-
8010. Virginia Turfgrass Research Field Days, September 14-16, 1982. Virginia Turfgrass Tech Turfgrass Research Center, Blacksburg, Va. Contact: J.R. Hall III, Agronomy Dept., Viriginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va., 24001. International Pesticide Applicators As-sociation Annual Convention, September 29-October 1, Holiday Inn, Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Wash. Contact: Pete Tovili, 4202-llth N.W., Puyallup, Wash. 98371. (206) 848-3407. North Central Turfgrass Exposition, November 10-12, Arlington Park Hilton, Arlington Heights, 111. Contact: Thomas W. Fermanian, 106d Horticulture Field Lab, 1707 S. Orchard Street, Urbana, 111. 61801. (217) 333-7847. Symposium on Turfgrass Fertilization, Columbus, Oh. Contact: Dr. B.G. Joyner, Plant Diagnostic Lab, ChemLawn, 6969 Worthington-Galena Road, Suite L, Wor-thington, Oh., 43085 (614) 885-8367. (jn green" HIGH PERFORMANCE W garde SPRAY EQUIPMENT Increases Your Efficiency and Reduces Your Cost of Operation By: Ł Minimizing Down-Time Ł Utilizing Labor More Efficiently Ł Providing Maximum Performance PVC High Pressure Spray Hose Ł Half the friction loss of rubber hose Š and more flexible Ł 400 foot continuous lengths Š 3/4", 5/8", 1/2", 3/8" & 1/4" diameter Ł Extra Quality Š at 1/3 the weight of rubber hose PVC OUTER TU«C PVC INNER TUBE Heavy Duty Spray Gun Ł Completely Adjustable Š from stream to mist Ł Rugged Š reduces need for repair Ł Choice of 4 interchangeable tips plus flooding nozzles Reliable High Performance Pumps 6 Sizes Š that develop 0 to 600 psi Built for continuous high pressure performance Dependable Š always ready to run Loads of special exclusive features CALL OR WRITE: Tom Foster, Green Garde Commercial Division ENCAP PRODUCTS COMPANY, P.O. Box 278, Mt. Prospect, III. 60056, Phone: (312) 593-6464 Circle No. 105 on Reader Inquiry Card ~i ir _a ir -"a ^ Then let us know. only Pleas This publication will be mailed only to your current business address. Please indicate changes and return this coupon to us along with the mailing label attached to the magazine cover to avoid duplication. Thank you. Send to: LAWN CARE INDUSTRY HARCOURT BRACE JOVANOVICH PUBLICATIONS Subscription Dept. 1 East First Street, Duluth, MN 55802 Signature PLEASE PRINT Name Business Name Business Address City State L. Phone ŠZip-Date Advances in Turfgrass Pathology published by HARCOURT BRACE JOVANOVICH PUBLICATIONS in cooperation with Dr. B. G. Joyner, Dr. P. O. Larsen and Chemlawn Corporation ADVANCES INJ TURFGRASS I PATHOLOGY rsskc This extensive volume contains chapters on: Ł turfgrass diseases Ł cool v.s. warm season pythium blight and other related pythium problems Ł snow molds of turfgrasses 
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for estimating adult billbug populations Š and the blender extraction method for estimating egg and larval numbers. Use of these methods, they say, can justify situations when treat-ment may be justified and restrict excessive pesticide applications that might contribute to environ-mental pollution. Pyrethrins drench The pyrethrins drench stimu-lates emergence of the adult blue-grass billbugs above the thatch, so 
they can be collected and counted. The Lincoln, Neb., researchers first clipped the bluegrass back to 
about one-half inch height in sam-pling areas. They prepared the 
drench by mixing a 1.2 percent pyrethrins and 9.6 percent 
piperonyl butoxide solution 
(0.075 ounce) with four quarts of water. Each 0.12 square yard plot received four quarts of the solu-tion. Emerging adult billbugs were 
collected for 20 minutes after 
treatment. 87 percent The technique recovered 87 per-cent of the adult bluegrass billbugs from one site and 82 percent from 
another, Kindler says. Recovery 
efficiency was calculated after treated sod removed from the plots was checked in the laboratory for adult billbugs that did not emerge. A careful visual search of com-parable plots detected averages of 1.0 and 1.9 adult billbugs from the two sites, in contrast with 5.5 and 7.3 recovered by the pyrethrins drench, the researcher of the de-
partment's Science and Education Administration-Agricultural Re-
search says. Blender faster Kindler and Kinbacher found that two laboratory methods were about equally efficient for es-timating numbers of bluegrass billbug eggs and larvae near the peak of the egg-laying and hatch-
ing season. But blender extraction required only about one-sixth as much time as shoot dissection. For both methods, grass plants brought from the field were trim-med back, leaving only the bottom one and one-half inches of the lower shoots. SAMPLE ENTRY WAGE ANALYSIS FOR TWO AND FOUR YEAR GRADUATES IN HORTICULTURE In-Service Base Pay Base Pay Job Title Ed. Req. Experience @ $3.50 <§ $4.50 FOUR YEAR GRADUATES Arborist Manager B.S. DEGREE 3-5 Yrs. 14,560-23,649 16,640-27,040 Landscp. Cont. Mgr. B.S. DEGREE 1-5 Yrs. 14,560-25,480 16,640-29,120 Landscp. Maint. Mgr. B.S. DEGREE 1-5 Yrs. 14,560-23,649 16,640-27,040 Landscp. Nsy. Mgr. B.S. DEGREE 1-5 Yrs. 14,560-25,480 16,640-29,120 Orn. Pest Cont. Mgr. B.S. DEGREE 1 Yr. 14,560-23,649 16,640-27,040 Wholesale Nsy. Mrg. B.S. DEGREE 1-5 Yrs. 14,560-23,649 16,640-27,040 TWO YEAR GRADUATES Arborist Supervisor 2 Yr. Assoc. 1-5 Yrs. 12,729-18,200 14,560-20,800 Landscp. Cont. Supv. 2 Yr. Assoc. 1-5 Yrs. 14,560-18,200 16,640-20,800 Landscp. Maint. Supv. 2 Yr. Assoc. 1-5 Yrs. 14,560-18,200 16,640-20,800 Landscp. Nsy. Supv. 2 Yr. Assoc. 1-5 Yrs. 14,560-18,200 16,640-20,800 Orn. Pest Cont. Supv. 2 Yr. Assoc. 1 Yr. 12,729-16,369 14,560-18,720 Retail Nsy. Supv. 2 Yr. Assoc. 1-5 Yrs. 9,817-14,560 11,232-16,640 Wholesale Nsy. Supv. 2 Yr. Assoc. 1-5 Yrs. 12,729-16,639 14,560-18,720 JACKLIN from page 1 Seedsman Honored the Lawn institute, president of the Bluegrass Association and the Inter-Mountain Bluegrass Associ-ation. He is on the advisory board of Washington State University, a director of the Spokane and Dish-man Kiwanis Clubs and a lay leader in the Spokane Valley Epis-copal Church. Jacklin was instrumental in bringing about in 1972 the merger 
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markets products in many foreign countries. Jacklin stepped aside as general manager of the Jacklin Division and now devotes more time in research and product develop-ment, one of his first loves. Arden 
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Post Falls, Idaho. At the present time, the Jacklin Division is the world's largest producer of Kentucky bluegrass and farms more than 5,000 acres in Washington and Idaho and com-bines with more than 12,000 grower acres in Washington, Idaho 
and Montana. Recently, considerable em-phasis has been placed on the testing and development of alter-nate seed crops. Many varieties of vegetables, peas, beans, soybeans, and even flowers are tested for seed production in the Spokane 
area. Other crops which may also be tested in the near future include hybrid corn and wheat. Jacklin's three sons are active in the business with Duane as general manager, Doyle as marketing 
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Packaged in 40 lb. bags DACTHAL® 5G Formulated on a 14/40 Corn Cob granule Packaged in 25 lb. bags NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY Gypsum Additives: The Plain Truth A lot has been said about the advantages of using gypsum to improve turf growth these days. In fact, according to R. E. Schmidt, associate professor of agronomy at 
Virginia Tech, it has been said that Benjamin Franklin wrote about the remarkable increase in the growth 
of turf after landplaster (gypsum) had been applied. The one-time popular use of gypsum was discontinued when consumption of coal in industry increased and the widespread use of superphosphates in agriculture reduced the effectiveness of gyp-
sum applications. Recently, some advocated the reintroduction of gypsum since most phosphate fertilizers do not use sulfur in their manufacture as they once did. Gypsum (CaSCU) of course can supply the necessary amounts of sulfur as well as calicum to meet the needs of crops grown on sulfur and calcuium deficient soils. However, says Schmidt, adequate sulfur may also be supplied with nitrogen or potas-
sium sulfate fertilizers. Limestone (CaCCb) will supply calicium. The truth of the matter, accord-ing to Schmidt, is that we seldom 
obtain benefits from sulfur appli-cation in the eastern United States. Evidently, the atmosphere in the east contains sufficient sulfur from industrial pollution to supply adequate sulfur to plants via rain-fall. There is some evidence that 
applications of sulfur benefit turf in the Pacific Northwest where the atmosphere is not so contami-nated. Northeast problem Soil acidity is more of a problem in the northeast than calicum or 
sulfur deficiency. Because of the 
relatively high rainfall in the east-ern United States, most soils are 
well leached and tend to become 
acid. At low pH, soil aluminum and manganese become toxic to plants. Also, according to 
Schmidt, at low pH, phosphorus becomes insoluble and is not 
available to plants. In addition, the availability of other plant nut-
rients are limited when soils are acid. Liming material To correct soil acidity, agricul-tural ground limestone (CaCCh) is generally applied. The carbonate ion (CO3) is the constituent that causes the pH to rise. Since gyp-
sum (CaSCU) does not produce a 
basic ion (OH4) in its soil reaction, it does not raise soil pH. Gypsum, a neutral salt, is, therefore, not con-sidered to be a liming material. R.E. Schmidt There also are claims that gyp-sum will improve the physical conditions of soils, particularly those containing clays with shrink-swell properties. These claims probably stem from the fact that gypsum is often used to reclaim high pH, sodium saturated (alkali) soils that occur in arid regions of the country. Actually, says Schmidt, gypsum as well as limestone, calcium 
chloride (CaCl), a sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and sulfur (S), are often used to help improve the soil physical conditions of sodium saturated soils. Gypsum is usually preferred since it is more soluble than limestone, less expensive 
than calicum chloride and will not lower the pH drastically as sulfuric acid or sulfur. It is unlikely that gypsum will significantly contribute to the im-provement of soil structure, as the primary causes of poor soil struc-ture are inert clays, low organic matter content and human en-deavors. The application of limestone will raise soil pH lead-ing to enhanced plant growth and consequently increased soil or-ganic matter content. With the 
increased organic matter produc-tion, improvement in soil struc-ture can be realized. It does appear reasonable that gypsum applications can be re-
sponsible for improved soil physi-
cal conditions. If such effects have occured, they would have been of short duration. Once gypsum has diffused into the soil, it will 
diffuse out again with the leaching water, which is considerable with 
the average rainfall received. Better turf quality should be realized with periodic applica-
tions of lime than gypsum, ac-
cording to Schmidt. Lime will improve the soil pH, provide suffi-cient calcium, enhance soil or-ganic matter production and, sub-sequently, inprove the soil physi-
cal condition. An additional ad-vantage of supplying magnesium to the plant may be obtained if dolomitic lime one (CaCOsMgCOa) is used as the lime source. There is no documented evi-dence that gypsun will benefit turf grown on acid soils better than lime, says Schmidt. Scientific Guide To Pest Control Operations PEST CONTROL OPERATIONS by Dr. L.C. Truman Dr. G.W. Bennett and Dr. W.L. Butts Domestic: $29.50* (hardcover) Foreign: $34.50* (hardcover) The SCIENTIFIC GUIDE TO PEST CONTROL OPERATIONS is designed to provide a sound basis for studying the scientific aspects of pest control and promote technical competence. It places emphasis on urban and industrial pest problems. This volume also covers the laws and regulations concerning the pest control industry. The SCIENTIFIC GUIDE TO PEST CONTROL OPERATIONS is written for owners, su-pervisors, servicemen, salesmen, students, persons preparing for state certification under the EPA/state programs for commercial pesticide applicators, and people interested in structural pest control. The SCIENTIFIC GUIDE TO PEST CONTROL OPERATIONS - a must for anyone involved in the field of pest control! Return this coupon to: Book Sales Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publications One East First Street, Duluth, MN 55802 Domestic: $29.50* (hardcover) Foreign: $34.50* (hardcover) YES! Please send me_ _copy(ies) of the SCIENTIFIC GUIDE TO PEST CONTROL Js enclosed. OPERATIONS. A check or money order for Please charge to my Visa, Master Card, or American Express (circle one) Account Number Expiration Date 'Please add $3.00 per order plus $1.00 per additional copy for postage and handling. Name Address City Signature-Phone _State_ _Date_ -Zip-Quantity rates available upon request. Pleast allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. LCI 92 Maneuverability with "feather touch" control puts you in full command. Dual hydrostatic power provides "one pass" mowing eliminating finish trim time. Out front mower deck for full view mowing. PTO drive to mower deck eliminates belts, simplifies change of accessories. Three h.p. sizes 12-16-18 to match your mowing needs, engineered for three mowing widths 44"-52"-61". Attachments to provide year round versatility Vacuum Grasscatcher (as shown) Dozer Blade Ł Sweeper Ł Snowthrower Write or call for free color literature. THE GRASSHOPPER COMPANY P.O. Box 637LC Ł Moundridge, Kansas 67107 Telephone (316) 345-8621 QUIMBY from page 1 Government million in maintenance contracts to the private sector an opportu-nity that may open up in other states as well. Herewith is Quimby's report: The law passed in 1976 estab-lishing the Office of Advocacy really had two primary goals: The 
first was to ease the burden of federal government actions placed upon small businesses and to 
maximize the ability of small firms to benefit from federal programs Š in other words, a kind of om-budsman's liaison of small busi-ness to the Congress. The Office of Management and Budget has established that federal employees perform 11,000 com-mercial and industrial activities, 
many of which could have been 
performed by responsible and in-
dustrious small business firms. The cost of these activities was 
approximately $19 billion. The Advocacy task force on govern-ment competition has very con-servatively estimated that a po-tential savings to tax payers would 
be very close to three billion dollars. The industry, as a matter of policy, should maintain lobbying efforts in Washington to have the 
federal government and all of its 
agencies contract out landscape maintenance services. The Advocacy task force en-courages small businessmen to 
become their own lobbyists through their own organizations. The office then can work with each 
association and will aid and en-courage small business confer-
ences in each state. In California we have a law known as equal access to justice. We have another law which closely regulates the state agen-
cies, in which the agency must prove that their regulations are not 
going to harm small business. A late payment bill is pending in this state which demands that the federal government pay private 
contractors on time. This is a subject about which the Office of Advocacy hears about constantly. Not only federal, but state and local governments are delinquent with their bills, and are operating on a float of small 
business money. In California, we hope to get a law passed that will penalize the agency for late pay-
ment. They will have to start paying interest under the terms of their contract. This is the kind of thing the small businessman can do for 
himself in the field of legislation. In the history of this country, the small businessman is the one who has been independent-minded, but underorganized. The White House Conference on Small Business produced two 
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small businesses. All small businessmen have a to page 35 For additional information, call or write your Clean Crop Special Products Group. Ł Clean Crop Special Products Group Home Office - Greeley, Colorado (303) 356-4400 - Dwight Mellecker Ł Balcom Special Products-Colorado Greeley, Colorado (303) 352-4750 - Cary Hall Ł Central Valley Special Products Bryon, Texas (713) 272-8479 - Joel Albrecht Ł Growers Ag Service Special Products Kearney, Nebraska (303) 234-2124 - Dennis Faith Ł Growers Service Special Products Columbus, Ohio (614) 276-5103 - Jeff Keirns Ł Northwest Special Products Portland, Oregon (503) 238-9745 - Mike Edminster Ł Pueblo Chemical & Supply Co. Special Products Division North Kansas City, Missouri (816) 221-2783 - Brian Lawrence Ł Selco Supply Co. Greeley, Colorado (303) 351 7110 Ł Gary Schmunk The presentation of the royalty check from the Seed Production & Introduction Corp. to Penn State University for the Dr. Henry Fortmann scholarship fund. Pictured left to right: Russ Billings, Stanford Seeds, Willard Hovde, Agway, Inc., Harry Kinder, Northrup King Co., Dr. Robert Hutton, Penn State, Bill Mohn, Agway, Inc. and Dr. Joseph Duich, Penn State. C/i M TURFADE, Clean Crop's "totally organic" soil condition-er performs two important functions that will benefit vir-tually every lawn. 1 Ł TURFADE stimulates grass root growth. Indepen-dent laboratory tests show annual root length was 28.4% greater and dry root weight was 100% heavier in TURFADE treated samples. Length and weight of top growth showed similar increases. Soil type had no sig-nificant effect on the results. TURFADE worked equally well in topsoil and subsoil clay loam and topsoil and subsoil sandy loam. 2 tea TURFADE increases the rate of water penetration into the soil. Scientifically designed tests showed water penetration to 16 inches depth averaged 27.4% faster in TURFADE treated soils. Read and follow all label instructions INTRODUCING: THE TOTALLY NATURAL SOIL CONDITIONER FROM CLEAN CROP MOST COMMON TURF PROBLEM Wiping Out Localized Dry Spots Everyone has them Š you know, those yellow or dried out areas in irregular shapes. Those areas where you can water like mad and 
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limited you probably do not have the time. Sandly soils Taking a closer look at the why and wherefores of localized dry spots will give you a better under-standing of then and some practi-
cal ways to combat then. For starters, consider that while localized dry spots appear most often in sandy soils, they also develop throughout the world on different types of soil, on young and/or old turf areas, on flat areas as well as slopes, and in different 
climates. It stands to reason that there are several causes of localized dry spots. Dr. Paul E. Rieke of Michi-
gan State University, in his work on this problem, has listed various causes: Ł Poor surface distribution of water, Ł Run off on slopes, 
Ł Compaction, 
Ł Soil variation or poor soil mix-ing, Ł Thatch accumulation and/or, Ł Development of hydrophobic soils. Dr. Everett O. Burt from Florida mentions another situation that 
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ent problems that are all man-ifested by localized dry spots. You as a lawn care operator can do little more in this case than further educate your customers to 
the very real need for uniform and 
complete surface application of water. The second cause listed for localized dry spots was runoff on slopes. If water is applied too fast to soils, the water will runoff rather than penetrate, thus leaving 
dry areas. However, even at rea-sonable applications rates, water often runs off slopes, over-wetting the low areas and leaving localized dry spots on the upper sloped areas. Here again it seens that all you as a lawn care operator can do is instruct your customers to apply water at slower or shorter intervals Š not an easy task, and not desirable for good root develop-ment. Then there is compaction. If there is slow infiltration and per-
colation of water accompanied by 
traffic, a soil can quite quickly 
become compacted. Once the compacted soil dries, it can be very difficult to re-wet, causing mois-ture stress and another form of localized dryness. Your traditional options at this point are to rebuild, which is 
generally out of the question, aerify, which is a significant but costly operation, or again educate your customer to irrigate slowly 
and keep traffic to a minimum. In many hone lawn situations this is difficult at best. Soil variation or poor soil mix-ing is the fourth cause of localized dry spots on Dr. Reike's list. What you have is different soil/water relations in different areas, and/or the poor movenent of water across different soil interfaces. The result is the same, some areas wet and some areas dry. Rebuilding is really the only way to significantly change the soil 
aspect of this situation and, again, generally out of the question. The other traditional option is to average your maintenance prac-tices on the different soil types and hope for the best Š a not very encouraging proposition. Thatch accumulation Fifth, is the common problem of thatch accumulation. In the January issue of Lawn Care Indus-try, there is a thorough discussion of thatch and its problens to the lawn care industry by Dr. Hall of Virginia Tech. In this article, Dr. 
Hall discusses the hydrophobic nature of the organic thatch layer 
which prevents adequate water infiltration, causing reduced root growth and increased potential for wilt damage. Where thatch is the problem, reducing fertilizer and pesticide use can help keep the situation from becoming worse, but it doesn't inmediately lessen the existing problem. Again, the trad-itional solutions are often less than practical. Dethatching is very hard on Finally, An Aid For Teaching Turfgrass Superintendents, Contractors, Lawn Care Managers, New, On-the-Job Reference. The Turf Managers' Handbook is a compre-hensive, organized approach to turfgrass science and care. It has been designed and written by leading turf specialists from Purdue, Dr. William Daniel and Dr. Ray Freeborg, for on-the-job reference and as a text for students. The book contains 150 illustrations and 96 color photographs. Data includes 240 tables and forms. Included are specifications for rootzones, employment, calculations for chemical applications, and extensive metric-imperial conversion. Business and technical aspects of turfgrass management are covered in this 424-page book. Planning, purchasing, hiring, construction, and plant selection are put together for easy on-the-job reference. Markets covered include lawn care, sod production, golf course management, cemeteries, athletic fields, and low maintenance areas. If it concerns turf, it's in the Turf Managers' Handbook. manaGersiHanDBooK Ordering Information Please send . copies of the hardback ($23.95* ea.) . copies of the paperback ($18.95* ea.) ŁPlease add $3.00 per order plus $1.00 per additional copy for postage and handling. Please charge to my Visa, Master Card or American Ex-press (circle one) Account Number Expiration Date Signature Name (Print) Address City _State_ -Zip-A check or money order for. is enclosed. I understand that delivery may take six to eight weeks. Quantity and bookstore rates available upon request. Send to: Book Sales Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publications One East First Street Duluth, MN 55802 LCI 92 Where thatch is a problem, reducing fertilizer and pesticide use can help keep the situation from becoming worse, but it doesn't lessen the problem immediately. stressed turf and is an extreme measure that should only be used in very severe situations. Aerification is more practical but still not a viable alternative to all lawn care operators. Besides these approaches to the problen, the lawn care businessman is 
again left to encourage the cus-
tomer to water "intelligently," which is a shaky solution to a problem that so visibly affects your customer's opinion of your lawn care program. Hydrophobic coating Dr. Rieke's last cause for localized dry spots is the hyd-rophobic coating that develops, 
especially in sandy soils. Research done by Drs. Beard and Rieke, Dr. Bond, Dr. Madison and Dr. Wil-
kinson has contributed to further understanding of organic coating 
that forms on these soils and becomes very hydrophobic. The coating is a mycelial growth of a nonpathogenic fungi in the soil. The result of the growth of this hydrophobic mycelius is ir-
regular and severe localized dry 
spots. The turf manager with this 
situation is constrained to over-water certain areas simply to try to 
hold others. When faced with this 
hydrophobic condition the lawn care operator can try to remedy the 
soil by aerification, which has 
been discussed previously, but 
which is only partially effective, or rebuild. Channeling Finally, the channeling that Dr. Burt mentions. In this situation the 
water does infiltrate and appear to wet the soil. However, upon examination of the soil profile, it is evident that most of the water passes through vertical channels leaving much of the soil dry. This 
phenomenon occurs mostly in sandy loam soils and very sandy 
soil, but is also evident in clay soils that crack and fissure. To change the soil requires the addition of other amendments which, in turn, requires much disruption of the turf area. Other-wise there is little to do to change the channeling tendency of the sand. Water-related So what are you as a lawn care operator to do about this most common water related problem? The options thus far have been inpractical or out of your control. Is that where it stands? Must localized dry spots remain a fact of 
life? The answer is NO, and the key to the solution is the fact that localized dry spots are a "water related" problen. All of the above cause for localized dry spots, excepting the first, have one thing in common Š water. Although they are different 
soil situations, they all involve the 
same water situation Š poor, slow 
or nonuniform movement of water throughout the soil profile. If you could change the way the water moved in and through the 
soil, regardless of the soil situa-tion, there night be a solution after all. This can be done through the regular use of an effective soil wetting agent which lowers the surface and interfacial tensions of the soil/water relationship. Con-sider that the soil modification 
techniques previously mentioned are impractical. Consider also that trying to change the way your 
customer waters is a partial re-medy at best. Then consider the use of an effective soil wetting agent that lowers tensions in water, irrespective of the soil or thatch, and allows the water to penetrate and spread out in any environment. Quimby from page 33 right to defend themselves against incriminating legislation. Federal and state agencies will now have to think about promulgating rules and regulations that are going to 
affect small business, especially when they will have to pay out of their individual budgets for lawyers when they don't win their cases. In addition to aiding small businesses through the networks 
of regulatory information, the Small Business Administration 
has a number of programs espe-cially suited to enhancing finan-
cial opportunities for small businessmen. Our financial aid program guarantees loans with banks up to 70 and 90 percent of the loan value. There are numerous land-
scape contractors and lawn care 
businessmen on this financial program. Our Management Assistance program gives you ample oppor-tunity to prepare yourself: A pre-
business workshop which points out all the pitfalls which exist in going into business. If you don't 
know to evaluate site location, your market, or organizational 
structure, this workshop will come in handy. A valuable asset of the Small Business Administration that should not go overlooked is our Service Corps of Retired Execu-tives, men and women who have to page 42 CM 00 03 u C/3 6 C/D D < U NEWSMAKERS Nocera Vincent Nocera is president and chief executive officer of Leisure Landscaping, Boca Raton, Fla. Nocera founded the multi-million dollar landscape and maintenace company in 1956. Gary A. Marcus has joined Encap Products Company as gen-eral manager of the new Green 
Garde Trigger Sprayer division. Mr. Marcus will direct the new division, which will market trig-
ger sprayers, spray bottles, and 
watering cans, both domestically 
and internationally. Mr. Marcus was formerly national sales man-ager of the Home and Garden Division of the Afa Corporation. IVI VanDiepen S. Skaptason, vice president of research and development for PBI/Gordon Corp. Kansas City, 
Missouri, has announced the ap-pointment of Dr. Jan R. van Diepen 
as technical director of research 
and development. Dr. van Deipen will concentrate on developing new products for the Gordon Professional turf divi-sion, as well as the Acme Lawn 
and Garden Products Division and the Acme Agricultural Products Division of PBI/Gordon Corpora-tion. Krigger & Company, distributor of turf and grounds care equip-ment manufactured by Jacobsen 
Division of Textron, Inc., has ex-panded its sales territory into central Ohio, including the Col-umbus marketing area. The new branch, located at 852 Marion Rd., Columbus, is man-aged by Peter Miller. Krigger & Company, headquartered in Pittsburg, Pa., with a branch in Macedonia, Ohio, also serves western Pennsylvania, northeast-ern Ohio and northern West Vir-ginia. Kenneth E. Wheeler, Jr. has joined BFC Chemicals, Inc. as a sales representative working out of the Atlanta regional office. Prior to joining BFC Chemicals, Inc., Mr. Wheeler was a farm manager with R. Allen Sherrod Farms in Coolidge, Georgia. Bill Schroeder is manager of DeHaven Gran U Lawn, Lima, Oh. Bob Foley is assistant manager and 
Mark Ruhe and Bill Sontag are 
applicators. The company offers 
both liquid and granular chemical lawn care services. Jeffrey Miedema and Ted. W. Bill Pryor have joined Gandy Company as district sales man-ager. Miedema will represent the company in the northwestern states and Alberta and Saskatche-
wan. Miedema Pryor Pryor was previously manager of dealer development for Eaton Corporation and was for 19 years a division marketing manager for North American Manufacturing Company, Sioux City, Iowa. Peter L. Berghuis has been selected to appear in the 13th edition of Who's Who in Califor-nia. Peter Berghuis of Berghuis Landscape, Inc. of Sun Valley, California, is among approxi-mately 5,000 Californians listed in the volume. Donald DiBartolomeo is vice president of Family Lawn Service, Mentor, Oh. The company offers both liquid and granular chemical lawn care and mowing/ maintenance services. John L. Papp is owner of Lawn-Spray Co., Califon, N.J. The com-pany offers both liquid and Łim.i ^CWtoKiBfi*.' Make us your last stop for ŁMftiriifii i niw^nf [i«j| ŠTfl' ' ' MM We Sell the patented C hem I .awn Gun. The heat gun In the hualneaa Ł \ . Ł " Ł * V « Ł We think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Call Barb to place your order and ask her how you could get a FREE ChemLawn Gun or LESCO Spreader with your chemical purchase. 'Lescosan-Betasan registered trademark of Stauffer Chemical Co. (800) 362-7413 In Ohio LESCQ PRODUCTS (800) 321-5325 Nationwide Division of Lakeshore Equipment & Supply Co 300 South Abbe Road, Elyria. Ohio 44036 (216) 323-7544 granular chemical lawn care ser-vices. Arthur L. Hatcock is president of Metroscape, Inc., College Park, Md. Dr. Fred Grau is vice president and Charles Rogers is general manager. The company offers de-thatching and renovation services. Rick Knipper is owner/operator of Spring-Green Lawn Care, Iowa City, Iowa. The company offers chemical lawn care, and is part of a franchise lawn care company based in Naperville, 111. Nancy Jefferys has been named sales representative of Stay-Green, Inc., of North Hollywood, an-nounced president Richard Angelo. Jefferys comes to Stay-Green, Inc. after several years specializing in sales, landscape installation, estimating and supervision for commercial, in-dustrial and residential properties. Stay-Green, Inc. is a landscape maintenance company that pro-vides complete professional ser-
vices for private homes, apartment complexes, condominiums, com-mercial and industrial establish-
ments, private or public institu-tions and building developments 
of all types. Kohler Co. announced the elec-tion of James M. Roennitz to the position of vice president-generators, and George R. Tiedens to the position of vice president Š engine and advanced technology group. The action followed the announcement by Arthur G. Kroos, Jr., general manager of the company's engine division, that he plans to retire this year. Roennitz Tiedens Russell H. Tiller has been hon-ored by The Upjohn Company for 
outstanding achievement in sales. 
He is one of 15 individuals re-cently named to the company's 
agricultural division sales academy. Lescosan is the biggest selling pre-emergence crabgrass control on the market. Major universities rate it as the most effective crabgrass control available today. Dollar for dollar it can't be beat. Lescosan is available the way you need it: Lescosan 12.5G, Lescosan 7G, Lescosan 3.6G with Fertilizer and Lescosan 4E. Circle No. 114 on Reader Inquiry Card Tiller is an agricultural chemi-cals sales representative for TUCO 37 sales representative fot TUCO, di-vision of The Upjohn Company. He joined TUCO in 1969, and his > sales territory encompasses the § state of Indiana and the lower n peninsula of Michigan. A native of gj Plainwell, Mich., Tiller holds a ~ B.S. degree in Agribusiness from a Western Michigan University. S His new duties include all sales, So marketing and advertising pro-gramming, overseeing of sales ef-forts of the Yard-Man organization and direct liaison with Yard-Man distributors. <*> MTD Products, Inc., parent ? company of The Yard-Man Com-pany, Cleveland, Oh., announced g today the promotion of Paul T. Schmit to Director of Marketing, 
Yard-Man. Schmit, Yard-Man's national sales manager since 1976, is well-known in the outdoor power equipment industry, having 
served for over twenty-five years in the capacities of advertising 
manager, general sales manager, and distributor/dealer liaison for several of the industry's leading manufacturers. Bowden Hepler has recently been named to the staff of the Super Green Lawn Care Division 
of Senske Weed and Pest Control. Hepler brings with him many years experience with turf on golf courses and is a graduate of Washington State University in 
agronomy turf sciences. Hepler Flecker Vince Flecker is president and Tom Flecker is vice president of Shur Spray Lawn Care, In-dianapolis, Inc. The company of-fers liquid chemical lawn care and tree spraying services. The Agricultural Chemicals business of Diamond Shamrock Corporatiion has announced a series of marketing and personnel changes. J. Neal Butler has been promoted to the position of northeast re-gional sales manager. Diamond 
Shamrock's northeastern region includes the states of: Connecticut 
Delaware, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode 
Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Vir-ginia. Anderson Rackley has now as-sumed the responsibility for man-aging Diamond Shamrock's fun-gicide business. This is in addition to his responsibilities as business manager of phenoxies. Kurt Schwartau will serve as business manager for Dalapon 
along with his present duties as product manager for the Agricul-tural chemicals business. PRODUCTS New sprayer runs dry indefinitely Master Sprayers, Ontario, Ca., has introduced a new Model HC/DP sprayer with a high capacity, high pressure diaphragm pump, for use in the lawn care industry. A key feature of the new pump is its ability to run dry indefinitely without pump damage. In addi-tion, the new diaphragm pump easily handles normal corrosive or 
abrasive materials, for uninter-rupted service and longer pump life. The Master Sprayer Model HC/DP also features a 16 horse-power electric start engine; stain-less steel mechanical agitator; one 
piece fiberglass tank; positive drain and large capacity non-
corrosive line strainer. The new Master Sprayer is rec-ommended for use on weeds, trees, 
and turf and easily sprays tall trees and small weeds. Circle No. 130 on Reader Inquiry Card Loader-landscaper has special modifications The new 480LL loader-landscaper fron J I Case Company has special designs for use in the lawn care industry. The 480LL offers the identical heavy duty, high performance features of the tractor and loader used for the 480D loader-backhoe, but special modifications have 
been made to the operator's com-partment to meet the low profile and high visibility needs of pro-duction loading and landscaping applications. Overall height to the top of the ROPS canopy is only eight feet for 
the 480LL, for excellent clearance of low overhead obstacles when landscaping. The canopy has also been restyled for improved loader visibility at full lift and dump height. A new single-lever loader con-trol is standard equipment. It 
featurs a "fast cycle" switch lo-cated on the lever that permits the operator to direct engine horse-power from the power train to the loader hydraulics for faster cycl-ing. Circle No. 131 on Reader Inquiry Card Short range mini-paw resists run-off A new short range rotor pop-up from the Turf Division of Rain Bird features a 7/64 inch orifice and efficient low gallonage operation, low angle and short radius stream and low application rates to resist runoff and puddling on turf areas. A one-half inch side as well as bottom inlets allow labor savings 
because of shallower trench depth requirement. With a throw range from 14 to 23 feet, this model is ideal for odd sized turf areas that are too wide for two rows of spray heads and too narrow for three rows. The new sprinkler has a three inch pop-up height, clearing the turf for unobstructed throw and good distribution while the co-
molded, multi-function wiper seal flushes, seals, and wipes the pop-up stem, allowing for positive 
pop up and pop-down even in sandy soils. Circle No. 132 on Reader Inquiry Card Tractor used for industrial jobs A new grounds maintenance 
machine, the Hustler 295, has been introduced by Excel Industries, for use in the lawn care industry. The new heavy-duty tractor has a high 
torque-to-horsepower ratio with a 25 horsepower liquid-cooled Continental gas engine* The Continental engine, unlike the typical automotive-type mower engine, was specifically 
built for industrial application, longer engine life and lower maintenance. The Hustler 295's dual-WHAT'S IN A NAME? ... the finest lawn seed available! Don't let our name mislead you ... we're in the seed business too. As a matter-of-fact our A-34 BenSun Kentucky Blue-grass is the seed asked for by turf managers everywhere. One of the many reasons for the popularity of A-34 BenSun is its 
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103 Bulkkem Corporation 13 
104 Dow Chemical U.S.A 2-3 112 Eclipse 7 105 Encap Products Co 28 
106 Feldmann Engineering & Manufacturing 34 107 Grasshopper Co 32 108 Green Pro 11 109 Hawkeye Chemical Company . 41 110 Jacklin Seed Co 17 111 Jacklin Seed Co 43 
114 Lakeshore Equipment & Supply 36-37 117 Mobay Chemical Corp 25 115 Monsanto Co 8-9 116 Moyer & Son, Inc 18 118 Northrup King Co 14 
119 Professional Turf Specialties 29 120 Ransomes, Inc 35 121 Rockland Chemical Co., Inc 32 122 Turf Seed, Inc 20 USS Agri-Chemicals 16 123 Warren's Turf Nursery, Inc 26 124 Warren's Turf Nursery, Inc 38 NEW PRODUCTS 130 New sprayer runs dry indefinitely 38 131 Loader-landscaper has special modifications 38 132 Short range mini-paw resists run-off 38 133 Tractor used for industrial jobs 38 134 Compact sprayer has unique proportioning 41 135 Unique floating hitch doubles cutting swath 41 136 Utility power vehicle for lawn care industry 41 137 New chaps designed for lawn industry 41 Quimby /rom page 35 been in business all their lives and who are dedicated to offering their 
business expertise and experience 
to fledging organizations. We also have another group called the 
Active Corps of Executives who 
can be called upon to help small businesses. There is no charge for 
this kind of assistance. We also hold a number of co-sponsored programs with colleges and universities on financial man-agement who counsel small 
businesses with the help of a college professor and with the SBA staff man who has had practi-cal experience in the field of small business. Our Procurement Assistance Program is a program that assists small business contractors to lo-
cate government contracts and to refer qualified small businesses to federal prime contracts. Procure-ment representatives are located generally on all military installa-tions, for instance. Another source of valuable in-formation is the Government Pur-chase and Sales Directory, which is available in all of our offices. The General Services Adminis-tration also do a lot of contracting, and they have an office in ten 
federal regional offices throughout the nation. ŁIf you watch figures a lot, when it comes to the bottom line, Fylking keeps costs under control two ways. First, it's priced lower than most elite bluegrass seed. Second, it's an inexpensive beauty to maintain Š a diet delight compared to other bluegrass needs for water and fertilizer. It's low growing, can be mowed as low as one-half inch and has the great body you want for seed mixtures. Fyfking. A very nice spread with very appealing figures. Ask for Fylking Kentucky bluegrass at your local wholesale seed or sod distributor. FYLKING A^-S-V^ rtcSJ ' ik? A *' . ' V ' v" x - > r$rr KENTUCKY BLUIGRASS U.S. Plant Patent 2887 Another tine, quahty-con-trolted product of Jacklin Seed Vompany t ipi W VMfv*/^ -' V i- " fifteen minutes in the morning and fifteen minutes in the afternoon as "break time." That is illegal; the employer may not deduct from an employee's check any breaks shorter than twenty minutes. Overtime compensation Assume that the lawn care employer has ten employees, and he followed this policy with each employee. Assume that each em-ployee earns $4.00 per hour. Thus, under the present law, the lawn care employer would owe ten employees two and one-half hours', and perhaps more with overtime, compensation for each week during the past two or three years, plus interest. Under the proposed law, had this lawn care employer violated the Fair Labor Standards Act pre-viously, he would owe three times the amount calculated. We esti-mate that a lawn care employer would be responsible for over 
$40,000.00, plus interest, accord-ing to the new bill. The existing law, with its provi-sion for double compensation for 
willful violations, is sufficiently able to serve as a foundation for handling a recidivist violator. The new bill is punitive, and could seriously impair the financial se-
curity of the small employer. Lawn 
care employers should be sure 
they are compensating employees properly. Do not wait for an inves-tigation by the Labor Department. LEHR from page 7 Right to Know Ordinance Passes In Cincinnati to access to information concern-ing the substance of chemicals not used at the work place. Addition-ally, employees have the right to 
request that the Cincinnati Fire Division inspect the work place periodically to ensure compliance with the city ordinance. More coming We anticipate that states and cities throughout the country will 
continue to consider and pass similar bills requiring the disclo-sure to enployees of hazardous substances at the work place. Lawn care employers, as part of their existing safety programs, 
should review with employees proper care and preventive maintenance concerning chemi-cals, as this disclosure and safety program may protect the lawn care employers from occupational 
safety and health matters or other litigation concerning safety and chemical hazards at the work place. * * * The House Labor Committee has approved a bill which has danger-
ous implications for all employers, but lawn care and small employers in particular. The Fair Labor Standards Act currently provides that an 
employer who violates its mini-mun wage and overtime provi-sions is liable for two, possibly three years' back pay, plus interest. If an employer "willfully" viol-ates the act, he then may be responsible for double back pay. Willfullness does not mean inten-tional; for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act, an employer who is knowledgeable or aware of his Fair Labor Standards Act obli-gations and violates the act may be deemed to have willfully done so. Triple damages The amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act, contained in H.R. 6103, would impose triple damages on employers, plus inter-
est. Additionally, under the cur-rent act employers keep the funds owed to former employees who 
cannot be reached after thirty days. The new bill would require that those checks be held for the em-ployee for a period of two years. If the employee could not be reached at the end of two years, the funds would then be placed in the general United States Treasury, instead of being returned to the employer. The bill would exempt all first time violators of the act from triple damages, and instead require the payment of back wages plus inter-est. In the initial version of the bill, the exemption from triple dam-ages was far more limited than in the present bill. Thus, any lawn care employer who has violated the Fair Labor Standards Act in the past would be responsible for three times the amount of back pay for future violations. This bill could have a serious financial impact on all business-men, but particularly small businessmen, such as lawn care employers. For example, assume that a lawn care employer deducts 
from an employee's pay check 43 C/D m CD 00 Ł Nitroform® provides a consistent 38% nitrogen that's released by soil bacteria slowly and predictably Š just when it is most needed to make turf and ornamentals green and healthy. And Nitroform continues this slow, steady release to sustain growth for over six months (even during periods of sparse rainfall). You'll find Nitroform nonburning, nonstreaking, nonleaching. It's easy mixing and clean handling, too. This versatile nitrogen source is available in Blue Chip® for dry applications, Powder BlueŽ for liquid use, and it can be mixed and applied with insecticides and fungicides. When you're buying a complete fertilizer be sure to check the label to see that it contains Nitroform, the most efficient source of Water Insoluble Nitrogen. Nitroform can do beautiful things for your business. BFC CHEMICALS, INC. 4311 LANCASTER PIKE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805 Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł