MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION, PUBLICATION Volume I A p r il , 1962 Number 4 Eugene D. Johanningsmeier Elected President of Michigan Turf-Grass Foundation E. D. Johanningsmeier, Agronomy graduate from the University of Purdue and currently with the Hiram F. Godwin & Son organization, of Detroit, has been elected to serve as Presi­ dent of the Michigan Turf-Grass Foundation for the coming season of '62. Gene is well known throughout the Michi­ gan Turf World, and is regarded as one of the finest young men to join the local ranks in many a year. He is not only a scholar in the field of turf and its habits, but is a well versed speaker and has a personality of some mag­ nitude. The Michigan Turf-Grass Foundation, it has been felt for some time, could well become one of the leading research centers in the country. It might be said at this time that it is in its infancy, however, with vital young men such as Gene leading the way, adulthood could come very rapidly. The Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendent's Association, would like to con­ vey to Mr. Johanningsmeier and his Directors a feeling of goodwill and continued success. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE By Robert Prieskorn Western Country Club The year is now committed. No turning back. Spring is on the rampage and the hours become long and grueling, but the task is ahead and we go to meet it. Michigan Super­ intendents have and will continue to raise the golf course standards in the United States. It is with this in mind that the door to Spring is opened each year. Quality is the byword and experience is their staff. The hall of Winter was their meeting place to confer, to join philosophies and to organize anew the battle plan to create a better turf and a more proficient all around program. When Autumn breathes its last the Michigan Superintendent will have defended his title as "Expert," of this I am sure. Forest Lake, Fine Host By C. F. White Orchard Lake Country Club The March 28, meeting at Forest Lake Coun­ try Club, of the Michigan Supers, was well planned and well done. Bouquets to FLCC President, Donald Green, Green Chairman Blaine Eynon and Club Man­ ager John Maher for the outstanding facility provided. Mr. Green's words of welcome and his ex­ pressed pride in our host Superintendent, Rich Navarre, added to a very warm evening. Agronomist, Eugene Johanningsmeier cli­ maxed the meeting with an authorative and educational talk on "Winter Kill and Basic Fertilization." We sincerely hope that the Forest Lakers will have us back again and again. UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHEMICALS Knollwood Country Club By William Raeburn One point uppermost in all Supt's minds, this time of year, is their chemical control programs — be it fungicidal, insect or weed treatments. This column is not intended to tell you what chemical should or should not be used in these various catagories — but let it be a re­ minder to each one not to use any chemical unless he fully under­ stands "How it works." Knowing how a chemical works is the very best guide on how it should be used. As an example, crabgrass can be eradicated with a contact chemical, one that translocates through the leaves, or one that works on the seeds of crabgrass (pre-emergence). Here no one chemical seems better than the other, its best time use because of the way it works, and you may prefer one to the other. There are many chemicals on the market for a same given prob­ lem, whether it is a disease, pest or weed. Some might be more ex­ pensive than others but results may also prove their money well spent. On the other hand another chemical of lesser expense can be as effec­ tive as its higher priced alternate. This again is up to the individual, based nine times out of ten, on successful past experience. If tempted and encouraged to try something new and unfamiliar, first test the product in your nursery. It is surprising what can be learned in these trial periods especially in safety use. When using any chemical don't presume that if a little is good — a little extra is better. An over dose even to the slightest degree can have its ill fated effects, and timid under dosing will never prove anything. Either way results occur, but perhaps not what you or the manufacturer intended. Keep to specific instructions and your 'under­ standing' knowledge of whichever product preferred. Take a little time and impart this understanding to the man on the job, who will not only be more interested in his work, but repay with a job better done. Remember at all times that it is always important to get the right chemical for the right job, at the right time, with the right amount applied in the right way, under right conditions; performed by the right man. Ignore any one of these steps and you will waste not only time and money but probably some grass. Editor.........................................RICHARD A. NAVARRE..............Forest Lake Country Club Assistant Editor......................ROBERT PRIESKORN..................Western Country Club Assistant Editor......................ANDREW BERTONI......................Meadowbrook Country Club Reporter.....................................LEO BISHOP.....................................Red Run Country Club Reporter.....................................BILL BAIR.......................................Warwick Hills Country Club Director......................................BILL RAEBURN............................Knollwood Country Club Director......................................JOHN LaBOSKEY..........................Genessee Hills Country Club Director......................................C. F. 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GODWIN & SON Specializing in SEED - FERTILIZER - FUNGICIDES SPECIAL TURF GRASSES Eugene D. Johanningsmeier, Agronomist 22366 Grand River Detroit 19, Michigan KE 1-0361 C. E. ANDERSON CO., INC. Headquarters for TORO POWER MOWERS JOHN BEAN SPRAYERS MASSEY-FERGUSON TRACTORS and ALLIED TURF EQUIPMENT “SALES and SERVICE” 1503 S. M ain Street Royal Oak, Mich. Lincoln 8-1100 JOHNSON'S SUPPLY CO. 1900 W . SQUARE LAKE ROAD — FE 5-6609 PONTIAC, M ICHIGAN FUNGICIDES FERTILIZERS INSECTICIDES WEED KILLERS SOIL STERILANTS WETTING AGENTS CHEMICALS BALL WASHERS HOLE CUTTERS POLES - FLAGS TEE TOWELS BENCHES SPRINKLERS Evergreens for Golf Courses By Leo Bishop Red Run Country Club #1 White Pine (Semi-pyramidal type) they are hardy and attractive, provide shade and are ornamental. Small seedlings transplant readily. This pine adapts itself to a great variety of soil conditions and grows rapidly. # 2 Austrian Pine: (Massive spreading crown), this is a very desirable pine for dark contrast in a light landscape, it is hardy and is a fairly fast growing pine. #3 Scotch Pine: (Massive spreading crown), this pine is a fast starter and will grow well in sandy soils as well as any other. It is especially good for group planting. # 4 White Spruce: (pyramidal type), is a vigor­ ous, beautiful tree growing straight and tall, with horizontal branches. They are desirable to break the roundness of surrounding hills and groups of trees. #5 Douglas Fir: (pyramidal type), are closely related to Hemlock. They have short stalked needles growing in a flatened spiral around the twig. They are hardy and fairly rapid growing, forming a symmetrical open crown. They are ideal on the course where height is required. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE P A I D Permit # 7 5 3 Pontiac, Mich. MEET HAL VOGLER By R. A. Navarre Forest Lake Country Club If you were to ask Mr. Hal Vogler to intro­ duce himself, by way of an informal letter, it might go something like this; "Hello — I'm Hal Vogler. Perhaps we have already met. If not you will be seeing me around, I'm the guy with the bewildered look on his face. I bought Bill Miller's business in Birmingham. Bill has retired to his sob, oops sod farm in Lansing. Fortunately the only change around the shop. Carl, George Carson, Bob Johns, Joe, Tom, Gay and the rest of the gang are still on the job. I'm Enough of the facts now for the minor things, my wife's name is June, one son Mark, 5 years old, and we live in a small house with a large mortgage in Beverly Hills. I am looking forward to a long and pleasant association with you and your excellent or­ ganization." Yesterday I looked upon a green At golfers four with clubs in hand, Everyone I mazed, did hole it clean. The comments on that, brown, green were grand. Michigan and Border Cities R ic h a r d A . N avarre, Editor Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. 1465 Square Lake Rd. BLOOMFIELD HILLS, M ICHIGAN Dr„ James Beard Farm Crops Dept.M.S.U East Lansing, Mich. BEARD COUECTION