FEBRUARY 1973

ourse
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S u p e r i n t e n d e n t s
NEW

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S ^ A d o c i a t i o n
INC.

Sponsors and administrators of the Lawrence S.
Dickinson Scholarship Fund — A w a r d e d yearly
to deserving Turf Management Students.

GOLFERS STILL MARCHING IN AT ST. ANDREWS
You will be happy to know, I'm sure, that St. Andrews •—
the mother course of golf — is still as busy as ever. In fact,
there's going to be another St. Andrews . . . just cause to
take__a__second look at this fabled shrine to the game of the
old and the ancients.
John Campbell, superintendent (greenskeeper in British
parlance) was among the throng taking in all the action and
goodies at the recent International Turf Conference in Boston.
And the first thing he had to report was the building of a
replica of the Old Course at St. Andrews — to be constructed
in far-off Japan.
Campbell, who has been in on the planning stage of the
project which is fathered by a Japanese businessman, reveals
that the course will be completed within 12 months. He has
been consulted continuously and rightly so. When you think
of St. Andrews, John Campbell's name and involvement in the
course are sure to- follow.
" I t will be a very exclusive club", Campbell tells. " I think
that it will come very close to duplicating the Old Course.
These people have left no stone unturned in order to come as
near to building another St. Andrews as possible. They have
even hired a Jack Nicklaus-associated firm to help with the
architectural work."
It has been four years since Campbell was here for a series
of appearances. He was the center-stage speaker at the International Turf Conference in Houston, he enlightened a group
of the Massachusetts Golf Association and cut his American
teeth when the Golf Course Superintendents Association of
New England arranged for an appearance at the Massachusetts
Fine Turf Conference.
"Golf is really booming overseas", Campbell reveals. " I t is.
becoming more popular in Europe, so much so that our group '
of turf people have affiliated with European people to form
the Scottish International Greenskeepers Association."

On his side of the ocean, golf remains a religion rather than
a recreation. " W e have some new courses popping up on the
British Isles", he remarks. "And there seems to be a trend
toward building sports complexes,_ those centers which have
golf as their focal point with other sports included to round
out the attraction."
There is also talk of the British or Scottish, if you will,
leaning toward the condominium kick. " I have heard that someone is interested in building a holiday chalet type of operation", Campbell said. "But, as far as I know, it's not gone
beyond the planning stage. I do suspect that eventually it will
be built, though."
One of the American influences, which have been creeping
into the British-Scottish scheme of things, is the use of golf
carts. "Would you believe i t ? " Campbell beams. " W e have one
golf cart at St. Andrews. So far, it is a special kind of arrangement. I mean that people with special permission are the only
ones allowed to use it. However, I am fearful of the worst. We
follow slowly in the wake of you Americans but I can see the
day when St. Andrews has 2 0 or 30 golf carts. I hate to see
it come. I definitely am against the use of them. But I'm
afraid I won't be able to fight them."
The outstanding revelation, as far as the American golf
course superintendent is concerned, is the fact that Campbell
still is regarded as having the final word when it comes to opening or closing the course. "They still give me that authority",
John tells. "And I exercise it according to my thinking. Our
people go along with it, too. This really is a boost for our
profession."
St. Andrews, then . . . as well as the other British Isles
courses is alive, well and thriving. Thanks to a person of John
Campbell's calibre, too, the superintendent's position is solid.
And why not?
— Gerry Finn

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

NEXT MEETING

For many years the New England Golf Course Superintendents Association has had the reputation of being a very solid
group. This was proven again at the 44th National Turf Grass
Conference and Show in Boston when we carried out our responsibilities as the Host Chapter. Everything that was asked
of us was done to the best of our ability. All our members
accepted their assignments and did everything possible to make
the Conference the success it was. Many of the wives assisted
in putting on one of the best Ladies' Program ever. The Committee Chairmen spent many hours prior and during the Conference carrying out their duties. Several members and their
wives from other local Associations were of great help. It was
a great team effort and we all can be proud of our accomplishments.

The next meeting of the GCSA of N. E. will be February 7,
1973 at the Holiday Inn, Newton, Mass. The guest speaker
will be Bob Karrow of the Turf Department at the University
of Massachusetts.
Directors' Meeting
10:30 A . M .
Regular Meeting
11:15 A . M .
Luncheon
12:15 P . M .
Educational Program
1:15 P . M .

B O B GRANT
President, GCSA, N. E.

JOBS

OPEN

Ould Newbury Golf Club, 9 Holes. Apply to Mr. Philip
Trussell, 196 High Road, Newbury, Mass. 01950.
Folly Hill Country Club, Beverly, Mass., 18 Holes. Contact
Dom Ventre, General Manager at 927-5200.

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THE EQUIPMENT EXPLOSION
As recently as six years ago, it was not uncommon to experience the sight of a superintendent (greenkeeper) exacting the
cut of his tees and greens with a hand-powered 12-inch lawn
mower. That was then in Scotland and other parts of the
British Isles, but today it is different. And the American influence in modern equipment must take a bow for the improvement.
This little bit of news, according to Malcom Clark of Dairy
Ayrshire, Scotland who might still be reeling from the magnitude of this year's International Turf Conference in Boston.
This was the first visit here for Malcom. Indeed, it will not be
his last. He was duly impressed . . . a general reaction by all
of our foreign visitors who took in the big show in the Hub.
" I am always amazed at the progress you Americans have
made in turf equipment", Clark discloses. " I am a Jacobsen
representative back home and am proud to have any part in
~the upgrading of the tools" our greerikeepers~use to better serve
the golfing public."
Clark doesn't mean to blow Jacobsen's horn exclusively. He
has competition back home in the form of Toro representation,
but he looks upon it as a healthy situation. "This is the reason
why our golf courses have made great strides in conditioning
over the past few years", he tells. "At one time the Ransome
Company of England had a stranglehold on the equipment
market. And it became complacent because of the lack of competition. Now, with American imports nudging it, Ransome has
come back into practical focus. And the golfers are reaping
all of the benefits.''
Clark cites the influx of sit-down greens mowers as an example of the upsurge in grooming efficiency on the British
Isles. " I think I can truthfully say that since this last August
some nine courses have switched to the sit-down mowers", he
reveals. "And I know that within our own generation some of
our own greenkeepers were using horse-drawn equipment. It
really is a marvel of the present age."
The equipment explosion . . . or the modern version of
same . . . has been most evident in the last five years. "In this
period I would say that the condition of our courses has improved immeasurably", Clark reports. "The appearance of
high-work machines has been a godsend to the British and
Scottish greenkeeper. It speeds up his work and makes for a
better all-round operation^
Clark is intrigued by the climate in Scotland. "There is a,
big difference in moisture content from the East Coast of

PLANTING TAX IDEAS

It's income tax season so here are a few ideas to think about
as you pore over your IRS forms.
Trees lost through storm, fire or accident may be covered
by your insurance, or they may be tax-deductible to the extent
that the loss reduces your property value.
Are you planning a social affair, indoor or out, that's worthy
of decoration with living plants? You can buy container stock
to grace your gathering, then donate the plants to a park,
school, or other non-profit group and claim a deduction.
Living memorials of trees and shrubs planted on appropriate
land in memory of loved ones are also deductible.
But remember first to check with an accountant or some
other appropriate tax expert.
— News and Views
President —
ROBERT G R A N T
22 Patricia Road
Sudbury, Mass. 01776
Phone 443-2671
Ciub Affiliation
Brae Burn Country Club

First Vice President —
THOMAS CURRAN
Fox Chase Road
South Sutton,-N. H. 03273
Club Affiliation
Eastman Golf Course

Second Vice President —
W A Y N E ZOPPO
48 Barberry Drive
Seekonk, Mass. 02771
Phone 399-7141
Club Affiliation
Agawam Hunt

Secretary —
R O N A L D KIRKMAN, C G C S
25 Green Street
Needham, Mass. 02192
Phone 444-8412
Club Affiliation
Needham Golf Club

Scotland to the West Coast", he discloses. "John Campbell's
course at St. Andrews has irrigation and is on the East Coast.
But where we are (Troon) on the West Coast, I see no need
for it. And the distance is no more than a couple of hours'
drive."
The occasion of his first visit to the United States had Clark
leery for a while, that is until he arrived in Boston and saw
his fears wiped out by the congeniality of the people. "Everyone . . . from the taxi cab driver to the policeman . . . has
been very friendly to us", Clark smiles. "We heard all about
the hardness of the people over here, but I can say that it's a
fallacy. I can't think of one sticky moment in the six days
I've spent here. Oh, yes, I'll be back. You can't keep me away
after this rewarding experience."
So, the American influence has been somewhat of a blessing
for the bastions of golf in Scotland and England where the
game~was~firsi popularized. "\VV arc wry grateful to llic Tinted
States", Clark concludes. " I t has been instrumental in making
golf more pleasant . . . for our dealers, our greenkeepers and,
most important, our players."
That's an endorsement that should be cherished.
— Gerry Finn

OSHA PARTIAL CHECKLIST

Compiled by
The New England Nurserymen's Association
Here are some of the violations OSHA inspectors are looking
for. These are important, but there are many others.
Wet floors.
Obstructions at entrances, exits, on stairways and in passageways.
No handrails on stairways.
No "panic bolts" on doors.
No decals on glass doors to prevent people from walking into
them.
Aisles less than 36 inches wide.
Sharp corners on fixtures.
Loose floor mats or carpets.
Weak stock room ladders.
Flammable liquids not safely stored.
No first aid kit.
'"Fife"atarm'system not working properly.
Electric wiring with bad insulation and/or circuits overloaded.
Electrical equipment not grounded.
No workable fire extinguishers.
Exit lights not working.
Trucks have defective equipment.
(annual state inspection stickers help on this)
OSHA poster not posted. (This is VITAL — first thing an
inspector looks for).
Required records not kept.
Farmers who employ less th'an seven employees at any one
time are exempt from the record-keeping requirements of
OSHA. But, accidental deaths must still be reported.
As additional information becomes available, it will be passed
on to you.
Howard F. Knight
Regional Agribusiness Specialist
Pioneer Valley, Berkshire Region

Treasurer —
L U C I E N DUVAL
R.F. No. 5 Gault Road
Bedford, N. H. 03105
Phone 472-3454
Club Affiliation
Manchester Country Club

Trustee —
NORMAN MUCCIARONE
101 Alban Road
Waban, Mass. 02168
Phone 332-3056
Club Affiliation
Woodland Golf Club

Trustee' —
BERT FREDERICK
45 Stoney Brook Road
Nabnaset, Mass. 01B61
Phone 453-1231
Club Affiliation
Vesper Country Club

Trustee —
MAX MIERZWA
106 Cresfwood Street
Chicopee, Mass. 01020
Phone 594-4996
Club Affiliation
Chicopee Country Club

Finance Chairman —
NARY SPERANDIO
Concord, Mass. 01742
Phone 369-4723
Club Affiliation
Concord Country Club

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BASKIN . . . G IN THE SUN

He's sort of a boy-next-door type, as far as the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of New England is concerned, yet
he is still one of us. Therefore, the election of Charles Baskin
to the position of national vice-president is a shot in the arm
for all of New England and the man, himself, realizes it.
Baskin earned the nod as No. 2 man in the GCSAA last
month at the International Turf Conference in Boston and he's
very much aware of the possibility that election breeds. It
could mean that a New England superintendent could be lifted
to the presidency of the National for the second time in four
years when all hands convene again for the big show nest year
in California. It is traditional, although not mandatory, for the
vice-president to ascend to the presidency, a probability that
intrigues the energetic super of the Country Club of Waterbury,
Connecticut.
" I think my election proves that we of New England are not
content to build a fence around our section and let the rest of
the golf world go by", Baskin tells. "Certainly, we are branching out to the point where we are making ourselves a national
factor. I feel highly honored to be in the position where I
might emulate Dick Blake (former national prexy who started
the New England surge with his eventual tenure at the head
of the class). I believe it would be a sign that we in New England intend to become involved."
Although he realizes that the national association is a means
for the superintendent to improve himself, Baskin is a firm
believer in the theory that self-improvement comes through
self-effort. " I am still clinging to the thought that we all must
improve or attempt to improve on an individual basis", Baskin
discloses. - "The national is always there to rely on, but the
superintendent has to have the initiative to strike out on his
own."
One of Baskin's biggest concerns nowadays is the possibility
that the superintendents' field is saturating itself, producing
more supers than there are jobs to absorb them. " I am definitely cognizant of this situation", he says. "That's why I'm recommending that we not increase our contributions to scholarships
in turf education and instead take that money for an investment
in turf research."
Charlie is not one to overplay the educational involvement of
the superintendent and therefore is not on the side of those
who see the day coming when the superintendent of the future
will have to have a college education. " I still think that the
profession must be geared to the economy of the country club,"
he advises. "Naturally, there will be situations where certain
clubs will be willing to go to the college grad as their super
and accept the financial burden of such a move. But I feel that
there always will be clubs who will not wish to compete with
other fields in trying to lure the four-year college graduate to
the profession."
The rise of Baskin in the national hierarchy of the golf
course superintendents' group has caused some speculation that
he might move out of the profession and seek even higher
grounds in the game, but Baskin just laughs at the suggestion.
"This is the first I've heard of that idea", he grins. "Bight now
my main interest is being a good superintendent for the Country Club of Waterbury. That comes first on my list of goals.
I have to think this way."
Baskin predicts that the economic and social stature of the
super will continue to improve. "All you have to do is look
around you and see how we have bettered ourselves", he voices.
"But we can't stop here. That's why I'm pushing individual
involvement. We can't stymie individual initiative. That's the
basis of our profession."
Right now it looks as though it's the right base, too.
— Gerry Finn

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THE FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL
ACT (FEPCA) OF 1972
Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, known as the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act of 1972, was signed into law by the President
in late October.
According to EPA Administrator William D. Ruckelshaus,
"The new law is the most important piece of legislation in this
field since the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA was passed in 1947.
"This legislation should provide the consumer and the general
public with much improved protection for human health and
the environment from potential adverse effects of pesticides.
At the same time it'should benefit the farmer by enabling him
to continue the safe use of,a pesticide that might otherwise have
been removed from the market under the F I F R A because of
lack of control over use."
Under the new legislation, Federal control will be extended
to actual application of pest control chemicals by the purchaser,
with penalties provided for misuse. The old law regulates only
the interstate marketing of pesticide products, while the new
Act covers not only misuse, but also required Federal registration of products distributed within a single state.
All pcsticide products will ultimately be registered and classified for general use or restricted use. The restricted category
would contain those chemical toxicants that pose a high risk to
man or his environment. Such compounds could only be used
with special restrictions, such as use by or under the supervision of certified applicators.
The EPA Administrator said he expected that most farmers
would be able to qualify for state certification as private applicators where they are using pesticides on their own land. Such
certification, based on federal standards, will be required in
four years according to the new law.
Other important provisions of the new Act will:
— Require registration of all pesticide producing establishments and regular submission by them of production and sales
volume information effective in one year. Also, entry of these
establishments and other places where pesticides are held for
sale or distribution is authorized for inspection purposes.
— Permit issuance of stop sale, use or removal orders and
seizure of hazardous pesticides.
— Provide for civil and increased criminal penalties. Penalties
range from $1,000 for second and subsequent offenses by private applicators or other persons under the civil provisions and
$1,000 or 30 days in prison, or both, for a criminal or misdemeanor conviction by these same persons. Any registrant,
commercial applicator, wholesale, dealer, retailer, or other
distributor who violates the law is liable to a civil penalty of
$5,000 and a criminal penalty of $25,000 or one year in prison,
or both.
— Authorize the EPA Administrator to establish pesticide
packaging standards, regulate pesticide and container disposal,
issue experimental use permits, conduct research on pesticides
and alternatives, and monitor pesticide use and presence in the
environment.
— Provide for certification of pesticide applicators by the states
under a program approved by the EPA Administrator, for
cooperative enforcement with the states, and for grants-in-aid
and other assistance to states for certification programs.
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Every provision of the FEPCA must be effective within four
years. This legislation will have impact upon Massachusetts
and its regulation of pesticides. We will keep you posted as new
developments unfold in the form of new rules and regulations
for Massachusetts.
Taken from the "Pesticide Gazette" January 1973

Left to right, Dean Robertson, wife, J u d y , Barbra Clapper,
Clair and Leon St. Pierre are the people who planned the
Ladies' Program for recent G C S A A Conference in Boston.

Left to right, Clair St. Pierre, Mary Duval, Nancy Curran, Gladys Grant, Molly Baskin, Peg Espey. Front left to
right, Elaine Blake, Elenor O'Connell, and Ruth Rowley.

Leon St. Pierre, Chairman of the
Ladies' Program in Boston is showing the Host Ladies a bon bon
dish they received for their time
devoted to the Ladies' Hospitality
Program.

Dean Robertson, left, and C h e t Sawtelle
talk about the antique Jacobsen tractor that
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shown

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the

Conference

Left to right, Diane La Roche, Ann Barrett,
Shirley Clement, Barbra Clapper, J u d y Robertson. Front left to right, J a n MacDonald,
Carmie Doherty and Carol Dennehy.

thk yea",

The Sturbridge Village tour for the ladies.

Bob G r a n t (right) President of the G C S A of N E is
presenting an Appreciation Plaque to Orville Clapper,
for 50 years of service to the New England Superintendents Association.

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SOUND OFF!!!!
(It's that time once again for the readers to take pens in
converhand and let their minds open up for straight-forward,
sation on any golf subject. All letters or cards should include the name and address of the writer and should be directed to Newsletter Mail Box, 24 Rivervieiv Drive,
Newbury,
Mass. 01950. The Newsletter reserves the right to comment on
all published
letters.)
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"Let me be one of the first (I hope) to congratulate the New
England superintendents for the part they played in a wonderful runoff of the International Turf Conference in Boston. It
was, indeed, a good example of teamwork and well-oiled organizational machinery and you people are to be commended.
''One of the brightest things to my way of thinking was the
very warm feeling the people in and around Boston had for all
the visitors to the conference. It is a common assumption that
you people of New England are suspicious of visitors and nonnatives. But I couldn't see anything resembling such a reaction
from the Boston folks.
"Then, too, the area was very cooperative in that the weather,
although not of the Miami variety, was pleasant enough so as
not to inconvenience visitors and the flow of activity. All in
all, it was a good show and a good time was had by all. Again,
you are to be congratulated for a job well done."
MYRON PEAKS, Salt Lake City, Utah

There had to be cooperation from the other side, too,
M y r o n . A n d let us say that most of our guests lived with the
few hitches in the overall program to give us a lift in our att e m p t to make things as pleasant and horney as possible.
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"During my pleasant stay in Boston for the International
Turf Conference I came in contact with Joe Graffis, the noted
writer and booster for the superintendents' profession.
"Joe seemed to think that the golf course superintendent
field may be turning out more men than the profession can
handle. He even thought that it was possible that future superintendents would have to have up to four years of college in
order to even be considered for an opening.
" I am a superintendent and haven't had the opportunity to
take much higher education courses, other than attending the
short term turf management courses available in my area. And
I'm beginning to wonder if this situation will jeopardize my
present position.
"As far as I know, my green chairman and the rest of the
membership seem to be satisfied with the job I'm doing at our
course. However, it just might change should some new educationally-minded chairman take over and bring his views into
my job.
"Naturally, I'm concerned. I have been on my present job for
13 years and have seen our course mature into one of the finest
in our area. I am almost married to the place and would hate
to have to pull up my roots just because I don't have a college
degree."
"Do you think I'm worrying over nothing?"
NAME WITHHELD, CLUB WITHHELD

There really isn't any right or wrong answer to your question.
But the answer may lie in the condition of your course. If it is
a t top-notch level, four, eight or 12 years of college won't
make it any better. If your members have- any common sense,
they see it this w a y also.

Golf Chairman —
ROBERT M U C C I A R O N E
465 Summer Street
Westwood, Mass. 02090
Phone 329-9682
Club Affili*
Dedham Country and Polo Club

Educational Chairman LARRY B U N N
145 Dedham Street
Canton, Mass. 02021
Phone 828-0467
Club
Blue Hill Country Club

Newsletter Cliairman —
DEAN ROBERTSON
24 Riverview Drive
Newbury, Mass. 01950
Phone 462-4540
Club Affiliation
Chestnut Hill Country Club

Past President —
R I C H A R D C . BLAKE, C G C S
21 I Sewall Street
Boylston, Mass. 01505
Phone 869-2737
Club Affiliation
Mt. Pleasant Country Club

"Your 'Sound Off' column seems an appropriate place to
congratulate the wives of the New England association members for an excellent job of hostessing the recent turf convention. These ladies were most helpful in giving information
about the events planned to entertain the women while their
husbands were busy with lectures and exhibits. Speaking as
one who does not escape the provincialism of Cape Cod often
enough to feel at ease in the big city, I found it most pleasant
to enjoy a cup of tea in the hospitality room of the Sheraton,
poured by one of the friendly hostesses who was never too busy
to chat for a few minutes. On one occasion I sat beside a lady
from Texas who commented that our New England women
were not what she expected. When I asked her what she meant,
she said, "Everyone is so pleasant and helpful, not as cold and
impersonal as I had heard." I think she summed it up pretty
well for all of us from California to Cape Cod. Thanks again
gals!"
Mrs. Brian Cowan
Eastward Ho! Country Club
Chatham, Mass.

J u s t plain folk are pleasant the world over. Thanks again
Mrs. C o w a n for taking time to write us.
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" I was very interested in last month's Newsletter and the
article on unions. I am not a superintendent but a country
club member, one who probably should keep his mouth shut
in this very touchy situation.
( 'Although I have no place of authority on our board of
governors, I have many friends who are club officials and they
are starting to become concerned over the possibility that they
will have to be negotiating with union groups rather than individuals.
" I think the thing that prompts some superintendents to think
of forming a union is the unjust treatment that's been evident
in certain hiring and firing situations.
"There is a tendency of some clubs to take a second look at
the salary they are paying their present superintendent and
then take a look at the large number of superintendents graduating from those management schools.
"In most cases a club can hire a younger man at a savings
of from five to seven thousand dollars, then take a chance that
the new super will be able to give them the same type of conditioned course that the higher paid man ,gave them. This is
the unjust treatment I mentioned and I can't blame you superintendents for flirting with unions and threatening to get together for security purposes.
"It is very unfortunate that the number of available superintendents seems to be surpassing the number of jobs that are
open. If this should continue its trend, then the established
superintendent will have to have some kind of ammunition to
protect himself against the chance his club will dump him for
a lower-priced younger man.
"Perhaps a union is the answer. I really don't know, but if I
were in your profession, I would think twice about it."
FRED FORSYTHE
Terminal, N. J .
That's what the hue and cry's all about, Fred. W e
want to be the fall guys in an overcrowded market.
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Information contained in this publication may be used
freely, in whole or in part, without special permission as
long as the true context is maintained. W e would appreciate a credit line.

ftatmm^e FRIENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Agrico Chemical Company
R. D. Sibley, Jr., Representative
375 Power Rd.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Fairway Equipment, Inc.
Sales — Service — Rentals
35 Walnut St., Reading, Mass.

Magovern Company, I n c .
Lawn Acre Road
W i n d s o r L o c k , Conn.

A l f c o R o k e b y Co., I n c .
Fertilizers and Chemical Specialties
P . O. B o x 2 6 7 , M a r i e t t a , O h i o

F a r m Bureau Association
158 L e x i n g t o n S t . , W a l t h a m , M a s s . 0 2 1 5 4
Fred Heyliger, Representative
Thomas F . Grummell, Representative

D. L . M a h e r Co.
Water Supply Contractors
P . O. B o x 2 7 4 , W o b u r n , M a s s .

B a c h e r Corp., L a w n a n d S n o w
8 7 6 B o s t o n Rd., ( R t . 3 A )
Billerica, Mass. 01866

Fisk, Alden Ford Tractor Sales
Rear 900 Providence Highway
Dedham, Mass. 02026

Equipment

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H a r l e y Davidson G o l f C a r s
Swansea, Massachusetts

Manuel F r a n c i s and Son, Inc.
T u r f Nurseries
6 2 4 W e b s t e r St., M a r s h f i e l d , M a s s .

T h e C h a r l e s C. H a r t S e e d Co.
Richard McGahan, Rep.
W e t h e r s f i e l d , Conn.

G r o u n d s E q u i p m e n t Co., I n c .
3 8 3 B o y l s t o n S t . , N e w t o n Cen., M a s s .
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Lowland Street, Holliston, Mass. 01746
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raps

Corenco Corporation
525 Woburn Street
Tewkshnry, Mass. 01876
G. D . K i m m e y
1-800-222-7976

* T h e C l a p p e r Co.
1121 Washington St.
W e s t Newton, M a s s .

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Tel.

y Co.

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* T o m Irwin, Inc.
11B A Street
Robinson Burlington, Mass.

* G e o f f r e y S . Cornish & W i l l i a m G.
G o l f Course A r c h i t e c t s
Fiddlers Green, Amherst, Mass. 01002
George E. Cull
Terra-Green Soil Conditioner
1 1 2 G r e e n St., A b i n g t o n , M a s s .
C. S . C u r r a n
T . R . C. P r o d u c t s , Oils and G r e a s e s
7 L i n d e n St., F r a m i n g h a m , M a s s .

E - Z - G o G o l f Car, Division T e x t r o n , I n c .
Sales - Service - Rentals
R o u t e 28, P o c a s s e t , M a s s a c h u s e t t s 0 2 5 5 9
Call Ed M c G u i r e collect 617/563-2234

N e w E n g l a n d S e a l c o a t i n g Co., I n c .
T e n n i s Court Const, and M a i n t e n a n c e
S e a l c o a t i n g —• H i n g h a m I n d u s t r i a l C e n t e r
Hingham, Mass. Tel. 749-3236
Old F o x C h e m i c a l I n c .
Fertilizers — Seeds — Turf Chemicals
66 V a l l e y S t r e e t
East Providence, Rhode Island 02914
Sil Paulini, Inc.
6 Manor Avenue
Natick, Mass. 01760
Richey & Clapper, Inc.
28 Rutledge^Road
Natick, Mass. 01760
Trencher & Equipment Leasing, Inc.
Ditch Witch Trenchers
3 8 F a i r v i e w St., A g a w a m , M a s s . 0 1 0 0 1
Phone 413-781-4600
*Sawtelle Brothers
J e t . Routes 128 and 62
Danvers, Mass.

Karandrew Turf Farms, Inc.
Sam Mitchell, Sales Representative
15 L o n g m e a d o w D r i v e , C a n t o n , M a s s .

Shepard Sod Campany
Merion Blue Grass and Pencross B e n t
2 0 0 S u l l i v a n Ave., S o . W i n d s o r , Conn.

T h e Kenneth Barrie Company
Irrigation
375 Centre St., J a m a i c a Plain, Mass.

T u e o P r o d u c t s Co.
Division of t h e U p j o h n
Kalamazoo, Michigan

L a r c h m o n t I r r i g a t i o n Co.
Larchmont Ln., Lexington, Mass.

White Turf Engineering
5 S u m n e r Drive, W i n c h e n d o n , M a s s . 0 1 4 7 5
617-297-0941

Mallinckrodt Chemical Works
Second and Mallinckrodt Streets
St. Louis, Mo. 63160

P h i l i p A. W o g a n
Golf Course Architect
21 B u d l e i g h Ave. B e v e r l y , M a s s .

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