JANUARY 1982 , I h w a A te a ii .....-— op ^3 ?, 6 < i t t i G f c » S T K tE U w * ^ A PATCH GREEN Official Publication of the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association MICHIGAN & BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT BRUCE WOLFROM, CGCS Barton Hills Country Club 435 Stein Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48 703 Off. 662-8359 - Res. 884-8684 VICE PRESIDENT WALTER TROMBLEY Arrowhead Country Club 3130 Orion Road Lake Orion, Michigan 48035 Off. 373-5240 - Res. 693-2924 SECRETARY-TREASURER KEVIN DUSHANE,CGCS Wabeek Country Club 159 Willards Way Union Lake, Michigan 48085 Off. 851-1689 - Res. 698-2924 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLEM Detroit Golf Club 530 Kendry B loomfield Hills, Michigan 48013 Off. 345-4589 - Res. 334-0140 HOL FROM MICHAEL EDGERTON Meadowbrook Country Club 32736 Hees Livonia, Michigan 48150 Off. 349-3608 - Res. 522-6238 CHARLES GAIGE Lakelands Golf & Country Club 7390 Rickett Brighton, Michigan 48116 Off. 231-3003 - Res. 227-4617 CRAIG ROGGEMAN St. Clair Country Club 22185 Masonic Blvd. St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48082 294-6170 DANIEL UZELAC Dominion Golf Club RR No. 1 Oldcastle, Ontario, Canada NOR 1 LO Off. 969-4350 - Res. 969-4350 THEODORE WOEHRLE Oakland Hills Country Club 3390 Witherbee Troy, Michigan 48084 Off. 644-3352 - Res. 649-8512 PRESIDENT EMERITUS JAMES TIMMERMAN, CGCS Orchard Lake Country Club 7183 Buckhom Orchard Lake, Michigan 48033 Off.682-2150 - Res. 360-0238 "A PATCH OF GREEN” P ub l¡sh ed monthly by the MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION Circulation: 1,250 Ted Woehrle, CGCS, Oakland Hills C.C. 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T H E O N L Y A U T H O R I Z E D D I S T R I B U T O R O F B A Y L E T O N A N D O F T A N O L IN MICHI GAN- B e n h a m C h e m ic a ls 3190 Martin Road Walled Lake, Ml 48088 313/624-3200 MY LIFE IN GOLF 1923 thru 1981 Maple Lane Golf Club 1931 thru 1981 In 1926 Bill Elphick the Supt. moved to Western Golf Club to build their golf course. I was taken along as one of the foreman of construction, to help build a golf course layed out by Donald Ross. It was there I learned a lot about golf course constructioa In may of 1927,1 signed my first contract as supt. of Jackson Masonic Golf Course, to finish construction of the course and stay on as supt. In January 1928, Masonic Golf Course went bankrupt. A few of the good members chipped in and paid my contract to the end. W e then moved back to Livonia, Mich. On Feb. 13, 1931,1 was hired as super­ intendent of Maple Lane Golf Course. The last nine of the first 18 holes had just been built the year before. Two more 18 hole courses have been added since, to Continued on Page 13 'For Land's Sake-'Use Peat" Oxford rm to. 1430 E. Drahner Rd. Oxford, Michigan 48051 PROCESSED PEAT T o p D ressin g Blends Custom Blending FRED LATTA 313/628-5991 Meadowbrook Golf Club in August 1923, lired extra help to screen enough topsoil o topdress all of thier 18 cuppy fescue 'airways. I got a job for 3 months with Wm. Elphick, the superintendent. In the spring of 19241 went to work at Meadow- brook, mowing rough & fairways with horses and a catapillar tractor. In 1925 Meadowbrook purchased 2 used Ford tractors; the kind you cranked all fore­ noon to use in the afternoon. N ot any mechanics in those days to keep them in good condition. Clarence W olfrom - Recievers M ich & Border Cities GCS Associations ‘Destinguished Service Award” One of the highlights o f the annual Christmas party on Dec. 4, 1981, was the presentation of our Associations first “ Distinquished Service Award” to Clarence W olfrom SR. in Recognition and Appreciation of his 50 Y E A R S of Dedicated and Outstanding Service to our Association. And also for his signi­ ficant and innovative contributions to our profession which has served as an inspiration to all. Past President Jim Timmerman made the presentation. Congratulations Clarence and thanks for all your hard work during the for­ mative years of our profession and association. W e are grateful. No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE Golf Courses Use More MILORGANITE«» Thun Any Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORR 12871 EATON AVE. D ETR O IT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 5 Pruning-Why, When, How by D avid L. H en sley Pruning is an integral part of the maintenance of any landscape site. Correct pruning helps maintain vi­ gorous plants and can aid the supply of additional energy for developm ent o f flowers, fruit and limbs. Pruning is most generally conducted to control the size of plants and bring overgrown plants back into bounds. Extrem e or radical pruning to control size can be eliminated by correct plant selection. Don’t try to make a large growing plant fill the need by extensive annual pruning. Pruning aids the survival chances of newly planted trees and shrubs by compensating for reduced root systems. The tops o f bare-root plants should be pruned back Vs to V2. Balled-and- burlapped and container-grown ma­ terial require les severe thinning but still may require some reduction of the leaf surface. Pruning aids in maintaining the health and appearance of the plant. M inor insect and disease infestatios can often be controlled by removing the affected portions. Damaged and dead wood should also be removed. Future flower and fruit developm ent can often be stimulated by correct pruning. Rem oval of shrivelled and faded flowers and fruit allows more available carbohydrates for develop­ ment o f next season’s buds. Personal and property damage can be reduced or avoided by removal o f lower hanging and dangerous limbs. Other maintenance procedures, such as mowing or spraying can also be speeded or aided by removing low limbs. When Tim ing is one o f the most important factors in correct pruning and is usually based on the flowering and fruiting habit o f the plant. Trees and shrubs 6 that bloom before the end o f June produce flower buds on the previou s. seasons’s growth. Plants, such as M ag­ nolia sp. and Forsythia sp., should be pruned imm ediately after flowering. Plants that flower after the end of June, such as Buddleia sp. (Butterfly- bush) and Hibiscus syriacus (shrub althea), form flower buds on the current season’s growth. These species should be pruned in the winter or early spring. Plants valued for their fruit should be pruned in the winter or early sprin g, after the fruit drops. A maintenance schedule which divides plants in to 1 pruning groups based on flowering or fruiting will aid the operation and reduce confusion. Evergreens, both broadleafed and narrowleafed, can be pruned any time the wood is not frozen. Pruning of most conifers every two or three years i d , essential for size control, since new | growth seldom arises from older wood. The shoots of coniferous evergreens, such as Pinus sp. (pine) can be pinched back in the spring to thicken these plants. Pinch the candle back about ! half way when the new needles are about lA inch long. M ost shade trees should be trained while young. Establish alternate branch­ ing and remove weak branch angles or crotches to prevent problems in later years. Shade trees are generally pruned in late winter or early spring. Some trees, such as Ulmus sp. (elm ), Betula sp. (birch), Cornus sp. (dogwood), Acer sp. (maple) and Cladastrus Iutea (yel- lowwood) are known as “ bleeders.” These plants may be best pruned in summer or fall. Th e sap dripping from sdpring wounds will not harm the plant but may be objectionable to clients. Late summer pruning should be avoided. New growth may be encom ­ iaon iinuecf on Page 17 \ 16th Annual Golf Day 000.00 Plus Nets $13, hairman, Charlie Gaige and his com- nitties reported that this year’ s Turf- *rass Benefit Day was once again a uccessful fund raising project. The format didn’t change much from ast years record setting day only the lames changed. because o f the heavy rains just prior to Jctober 5 - several clubs had to excuse hemselves from participating. The earns from these clubs found other :lubs to play - over 400 golfers partici- 3ated in the event. \fter playing golf at one o f the gener­ ous clubs they all met at Bay Pointe 3olf Club for cocktails, dinner and a ‘Millionaire Party” . Once again we hank Ernie Fuller and his staff for the fine facilities and warm hospitality, am Rose - Asst. Mgr. lick York - Asst. Supt. 3en Taliaferro, Chairman o f the ‘Millionaires Party” , would like to thank the following helpers for their work - Bob Olsen & W ife, Kurt Kraly, Bob Neumaier, George Prieskorn, Gerald Prieskorn, Mark Roberts, Don Dupuis, W alter Trom bley, Peter Evans, James Vince, E d Heineman Bruce Wolfrom , and John Kertland. Chairman, Jerry Stencil o f the score keepers committee, had Jim Brockle- hurst and Jim Racine help him tabu­ late scores - we thank them for their support. Arnold Collens helped collect ticket money and dinner tickets at the door. The highlight of the evening came when the winning raffle ticket was pulled and the winner of trip to Hawaii or $1,500 was announced as non other than Arnold Collens of Chemline Inc., Farmington Hills, a class F member o f our Association. Congratulations Arnie!! Thanks a lot Charlie Gaige and your wife Andra (who really did most of the letter writing and mailing of informa­ tion). W e all appreciate your efforts. AL RADKO, N ATIO NAL DIRECTOR, RETIRES Distinguished Section Green Career Spanned 35 Years Alexander M. Radko, National Direc­ tor of the Green Section of the United States Golf Association, has announced his retirement effective Novem ber 30. “ A leader of national prominence, a dedicated educator, a professional with great personal character,” are but a few of the comments which have been used to describe A1 Radko, a man whose 35-year career with the Green Section has been marked by many outstanding achievements and contri­ butions to the turf management field. Throughout his career as a Research Assistant, Agronomist, Eastern R e­ gional Director and finally National Director,-Radko has provided untiring service to golf course superintendents, the turfgrass industry and the game of golf. Born and raised in Yonkers, N.Y., A1 first became interested in golf as a caddie at the Sunningdale Country Club. The experience made a lasting impression which guided him into his career in golf. Fertilizing Trees With Nitrogen Gives Best Results In a series of trials at the University of Tennessee the application of nitro­ genous fertilizer increased the amount of shade cast by sugar maples, tulip trees and pin oaks over a seven or eight year trial period by 2.7 to more than 4.5 times? Height and trunk diameters increased drastically, from 60% to more than double. W ith heavy nitrogen at the rate equivalent to 120 square feet o f surface. The fertilizer must be out near the feeding roots which spread 13A to 2 V2 times as far as the branches. They are shallower then you think, mostly at 4 to 6 inches below the soil surface in this study. Lim e and phos­ phorus had almost no effect, except a very slightly greater trunk diameter. There was little effect the first two years of the experiment following trans­ planting, so the changes in later years were even more drastic. This does not mean that you would have a long wait to see results if you treat established trees in your own place. For one set of previously unfertilized plants were fertilized near the end o f the trial period. In the first year the response was 32 inches more height for sugar maples, 39 inches for tulip trees and 42 inches for pin oaks, compared with a yearly average o f 11, 8 and 2.3 inches when they were unferitlized. -D aw es Arboretum New sletter March, 1980 Neil MacPhee has Hole-in-One W hile playing in our golf day, N eil M acPhee, Chairman of the G olf Asso­ ciation o f Michigan’s Green Section Committee, had a hole-in-one at Plum Hollow G olf Club. This was his “ first ever” and it happened on the 190 yard -9 th hole. H e used a three iron. Mr. M acPhee is a member at the Essex C.C. o f Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Another great shot was made at the 492 yard 15th hole at Oakland Hills C.C., Jim Hardy, the assistant Super­ intendent under Supt. Bob Pontius at Franklin Hills. Jim had an Eagle two of almost 200 yards. — N ice going guys. AAA SERVICE * PROFESSIONAL * RELIABLE EXPERIENCED DEARBORN OFFICE LO 25225 PLYMOUTH OFFICE 459-9555 ______ COMPLETE TREE CARE SERVICE_______ FULLY INSURED • LICENSED • SINCE 1947 8 Put the proven performers control of brown patch, serious together for even better dollar spot and other diseases. T e r s a n ® 1991 fungicide and Daconil* 2787 are two o f the most effective disease control products on the market. And now, these proven broad-spectrum fungicides are labeled for tank m ixing. Together, they give you even better control o f major turf diseases than w ith either product used alone. You get im proved control, yet without the problem o f phytotoxicity com m on with some tank mixes. A T e r s a n 1991/Daconil 2787 tank mix w ill g iv e you c o n s is te n t p e rfo rm a n ce against brow n patch and dollar spot— the two most troublesome diseases on tu rf each summer. You’ll also get strong action on leaf spot and other im portant diseases. It’s the kind o f perform ance superintendents de­ pend on when a quality course can’t be compromised. ‘ Daconil 2787 is a registered trademark of Diamond Shamrock Company. Thnk m ixing brings other advantages, too. W ith T e r s a n 1991 in your tank, you get system ic action for protection from w ithin the tu rf plant. Disease control is longer last­ in g and is less affected by rainfall or fre­ quent irrigation. Thnk m ixing fungicides w ith different modes o f action also reduces chances o f benzim idazole resistance. You help insure the long-term effectiveness o f T e r s a n 1991 in you r disease control program. Th is year, plan on using T ersan 1991 in com bination w ith Daconil 2787. 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CAMPBELL ROAD ROYAL OAK, Ml 48067 PHONE: (313) 398-2233 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? FILL IN THE QUESTIONAIRE BELOW AND MAIL TO: CHARLES GAIGE LAKELANDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 7390 Rickett Brighton, Ml 48116 S Office 231-3003, Residence 227^617 N A M E A D D R ES S C IT Y D A T E ______ S T A T E Z IP OR Y O U M A Y C O N T A C T T H E N E X T G O L F C O U R S E S U P P L I E R WH O C A L L ON Y O U A N D G I V E HI M T H E I N F O R M A T I O N N E E D E D F O R A P P L I C A T I O N . 12 »Ay Life In Golf, cont. nake it the 54 hole golf course it is today. Vith suggestions from O. J. Noer, we were ible to build a modem construction for ow maintenance with heavy public play. iVe also rebuilt the original 18 greens & rees. We did 3 holes per year after Sept. 15, when most play was over. ¡Ve installed the first watered system in 1936, making Maple Lane the first public jolf course to have watered fairways. \n 1942, I received a letter from the 1st Air Force, Washington D.C. to serve as agronomist at Selfridge Field Air Force Base, or be Classified 1-A in the draft. I took Selfridge Field for 4 years. I looked after Maple Lane mornings, evenings, & Sundays. With the help of a good foreman we got by. I joined the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Supt. Association in 1926 as a Class B member. M y first official job was to collect the dues from the members. We had about 16 at that time with only 3 paid I enjoyed going to the M.B.C.G.S.A. meetings; play the course, talk with fellow supt. and hear a good turf speaker. No matter how poor the course there was, I always saw something on the course I could use at Maple Lane. I was elected a Director of M.B.G.C.S. A in 1936 and served either as Director, Vice President, or President for 25 conse­ cutive years. T o this association I owe a lot of whatever success I have had. The friendly info of the then Old Times, helped me over a lot of rough spots. For this I am very thankful. In 1931 I attended my first Turf Con­ ference at Michigan State University, 5 days long at that time. W e all pooled our turf knowledge from all over Michigan and parts of Canada Along with the many Professors, we made our Conference worth while. In 19541 served as chairman of a commit­ tee to form the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation First I was vice president, then president in 1956. With the meager beginning in those days, it is very gratify­ ing to see the Hancock Turf Center we have now at Michigan State University. Also I had the pleasure of seeing the first man to get a degree at Michigan State University, Bill Daniels in June of 1950. It was also my pleasure to see the first 2 year Turf Turf, in Dr. Management Course graduate, including my son, Bruce Wolfrom. In 1944 I joined the Midwest Turf Foundation and have attended many good turf conferences there. All of the above Associations and Foun­ dations, and my fellow superintendents, have been my lifes education in turf, for which I am very thankful. The greatest honor I ever received was in 1975, when 14 superintenmdents, includ­ ing our sons Clem & Bruce Wolfrom, gave Viola and myself a golf watch and a plaque, with their names on it in apprecia­ tion for any way I have helped them in turf management. For this I am very thankful Since 1975 there are 2 more superinten­ dents that were with us at Maple Lane. I have two sons, Clem Wolfrom and Bruce Wolfrom, golf course superintendents, and leaders in our profession to advance turfgrass research, of whom I am very proud. If I had my life to live over again, I would do the same thing. I have no regrets. You only take out of life what you put in. Clarence Wolfrom P.S. I joined the Golf Course Supt. Association of America in June of 1927. Have attended most of the Conferences & Shows since. I’ve made a lot of good friends thru this Association and picked up turf knowledge you wouldn’t find anywhere else. Decem ber 23, 1981 Michigan & Border Cities G olf Course Supt. Assoc. T o the Board o f Directors and mem­ bers o f the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendent’s Asso­ ciation, my sincere appreciation and thanks, for the plaque given me for over 50 years in golf maintenance. I want to especially thank our past president, James Timmerman for his kind words and my history in golf over the many years. I have gained much knowledge and many friends thru this association, which I will cherish the rest o f my life. Better things ahead, Clarence W olfrom 13 1 6 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS WE NEVER THOUGHT YOU’D ASK (BUT DECIDED TO ANSWER ANYWAY) I Yes, GCSAA can help you become a bet­ ter superintendent. One way it does this is through educational seminars and con­ ference sessions it sponsors each year to help you become better pesticides, landscaping and management practices. informed about turfgrass diseases, the Yes, GCSAA is helping to further the ad­ vancement of industry. Through the GCSAA Scholarship & Research Fund, Inc., GCSAA provided more than $13,500 last year in research grants to leading turfgrass programs. GCSAA also provides educational opportunities to turf­ grass students through annual turfgrass scholarships. turfgrass 4 Yea, GCSAA offers recognition for superintendents. Through its public its relations efforts, magazine, and its award programs, GCSAA helps promote the image and the profes­ sionalism of the superintendent. GCSAA also provides to superintendents about how they can use public relations to promote their own image to their course, their community and their association. information 5 6 3 Yes, GCSAA provides a meeting ground for superintendents. Each year, GCSAA sponsors an annual conference and show for its members. Last year more than 6,500 educators, in­ dustry representatives and members from all over the world attended. GCSAA’s executive committee decided at its last board meeting that the conference experience is so valuable that first-year members should be encouraged to attend by being given free admission. Yes, GCSAA provides each member with a life insurance program. Supplemental insur­ ance, disability and pension programs also are available. No, GCSAA can’t help you with your golf handicap. You’ll have that yourself. to work on # GCSAA more than just a nam e. The association that offers you 1617 ST. ANDREWS DRIVE • LAWRENCE, KANSAS 66044 913 / 841-2240 14 The Annual Christmas Party Once again we must thank the Christ­ mas Party Comm ittee - Chaired by Kevin Dushane and his wife Mary for the outstanding party. This year we changed the format from past years and went to Rom a’s o f Bloomfield for our party - Th e evening started with Cocktails at 7:00 P M - followed by Hors d’oeuvres from 8:00- 11:00 P M - with dancing from 8:00pm- 12:30am. This was a pleasant surprise to the 84 attendees - because the Hors d’oeuvres included enough to eat for everyone - (more than you would have eaten if a full meal was served.) The music was outstanding and the Bar was “ open” all night - Th e price was right and a good time was had by all - A Change for the better. Results o f Annual Election - October 21, 1981 - M aple Lane G olf Club President-Bruce W olfrom C.G.C.S. Superintendent, Barton Hills Country Club, Ann Arbor, Michigan Vice Presiden t-W aiter Trom bley, C.G.C.S., Superintendent, Arrowhead Golf Club, Lake Orion, Michigan. Secretary-Treasurer-Kevin Dushane, Superintendent, W abeek Country Club - W est Bloom field, Michigan. Newly elected directors are: For three year terms Clem W olfrom , Superintendent, D etroit G olf Club, Detroit, Michigan. M ike Edgerton, Superintendent, M eadow brook C.C. - Northville, Michigan and Craig Roggeman, Superintendent, St. Clair Shores C.C. - St. Clair Shores, Michi- gan-for a one year term. Those remaining on the Board are: Jim Timmerman— Past President Dan Uselac—2 years remaining Charles Gaige—1 year remaining Ted Woehrle—2 years remaining 15 If you have changed your address, please let us know so we can keep our addressing plates up to date. Present Address: N A M E A D D R E S S C I T Y S T A T E Z I P Fill In New Address: N A M E A D D R E S S Z I P S T A T E C I T Y Mail this form to: A PATCH OF GREEN 31823 Utica Road Fraser, Michigan 48026 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pordee Rd.,Taylor, Michigan (313) 2 9 1 -1 2 0 0 DON’T EVEN THINK OF BUYING.................... GRASS SEED FERTILIZERS FUNGICIDES WITHOUT CALLING 291-1200 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, Michigan (3 1 3 )2 9 1 -1 2 0 0 Annual Tournament at Bald Mt. Host Superintendent, Gerald Prieskom, o f Bald Mt. supplied us with a well conditioned golf course for our annual golf tournament. The weather was threatening all day but the rains held o ff until dark. Bob Pontuis, Supt. o f Franklin Hills C. C., was the overall winner with a (74- 8-66). H e beat out Jim Valassis (79-11- 68) and Gerold Prieskorn (75-6-69), both of Burrough’s Farm G olf Club, Brighton, Michigan. # 8-B ob Pontuis - Franklin Hills C.C. # 1 3 -C ra ig Roggeman - St. Claire Shores C.C. # 1 4 -G eorge Prieskorn - Burroughs Farm G olf Club # 17-W ard Swanson - Plum Hollow G olf Club O f these, W ard Swanson was the most accurate, his shot was 15 inches from the hole. Eight Ways to Increase Efficiency You can make better use o f your time by following these eight suggestions consultant Stephanie offered by the author o f Getting Winston, Organized: The Easy W ay to Put Your Life in Order. 1. Barter. If you’re facing a job you hate, see if someone else will do it in exchange for a service from you. 2. Double up on time by doing two things at once. Exercise while watching television or organize your desktop while you’re talking on the phone. 3. Use professionals. Travel agents, answering services, cleanup crews and messenger services know their jobs better than you. Th ey can free you to take on more important tasks. 4. Make every minute count. If you have to kill five minutes, use it to draft a quick personal letter or make a call. 5. Plan ahead. A ll other things being equal, a chore might as well be done a week ahead of time instead of at the last minute. 6. Consolidate. If you have several phone calls to make, do them all at one sitting. Combine errands when possible. 7. Pool resources. Experim ent with cooperative arrangements, such as carpooling. 8. Take advantage of labor-saving devices. Do your long division on a pocket calculator, for example. GRASS DOES NOT LIVE BY NITROGEN ALONE! OR PHOSPHATE OR POTASH Yes, it takes a balance of all nutrients to grow good turf. Country ^ Club products provide total nutrient feeding. Look to Country Club for all your fertilizer and combination fertilizer-pesticide products. You can rely on Country Club turf products for satisfaction and results. For more information, call 1-800-637-2101 (217-446-0983 in Illinois) I LEBANON CHEMICAL CORPORATION P.O. Box 647 Danville, IL 61832 P.O. Box 180) Lebanon, PA 17042 uim.F.seii & Son,inc. SINCE 1923 RENTAL SALES - SERVICE * LOADERS * SWEEPERS * TRENCHERS* MOWERS 1 * ROTARY CUTTERS i * BACK HOE DIGGERS * BACK FILL BLADES * POST HOLE DIGGERS JOB TAILORED EQUIPMENT 282-5100 Complete line of Moteriol Handling & Farm Equipment 16555 TELEGRAPH RD. - TAYLOR 1 MILE SOUTH OF EUREKA 16 P ru n in g , cont. only ruins the form but weakens the plant. In addition to large wounds for disease and insect entrance, the result­ ing flush of “ featherly growth” is weak and susceptible to storm damage. A three cut method is recom mended for large limbs. The first cut is made eight to ten inches from the crotch or branch angle and on the underside of the limb. It should be Vs to V2 way through the limb. Th e second cut is made one to three inches further out from the first limb. As the limb falls, any bark rip, or break is stopped at the first cut. This prevents wounding and damage to other limbs or the trunk. Make the final cut through the branch collar. Support the stub to prevent bark wounds. The wounded area should be smooth­ ed with a knife to prom ote healing. A t present there exists a controversy as to whether or not the apply wound dres­ sing to the area. Shortle and Shigo (1978) recommend covering the wound Tire W holesalers Company, Inc. 19240 West Eight Mile Southfield. Mich. 41075 Phone: (313) 354-5644 TRAILER I TRUCK-CAR MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRIAL TIRES i WHOLESALE PRICES TO COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS with black plastic. Other references recommend at ree wound dressing, but without evidence to indicate efficacy. The procedure you follow is between you and your clientele. Many home- owners, however, may feel the job is incomplete unless they see wound dressing. Damage to root systems o f large shade trees may occur from construe] tion, and other disturbances. If severe root damage occurs, some thinning to the crown may be necessary to com­ pensate. When thinning large branches, rem ove them at a crotch, do not leave stubs. The more severe the disturbance o f the root system, the greater the need for thinning the crown. Literatu re Cited: Shortie, W.C. and A.L. Shigo, 1978. Effect of plastic wrap on wound closure and internalj compartmentalization of discolored and decayed wood in red maple. Plant Disease Reporter 62 (11): 999- 1002. 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