Official Publication of the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION "A Patch of Green” 31823 U tica Road, Fraser, Michigan 48026 (313) 293-3540 P ub l¡sh ed monthly by the Michigan and Border C itie s G o lf Course Superintendents A sso cia tion Circulation: 600 Ted Woehrle, Oakland Hills CC Editor Blakeman Publications Graphic A r t s / C ircul at ion A D V E R T I S I N G R A T E S Double Page Spread.........................................$100.00 Back Outside Page................................................65.00 I Full Page.................................................................55.00 | 35.00 Half Page....................................... j Quarter Page...........................................................25.00 Eighth Page............................ 12.50 Sixteenth Page...........................................................7.50 * Classified Ad (per inch)........................................ 5.00 i DISCOUNT RATES One Year 10 % THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS j Agrico C. E. Anderson Company Century Supply Corporation Kel-Cris Corporation Lawn Equipment Corporation W.F. Miller Garden & Lawn Equip* Miller Sprinkling Systems Modern Research Company National Chemsearch Corp. O.M. Scott & Sons Company Terminal Sales Corporation Turfgrass, Inc. Turf Supplies, Inc. P R E S I D E N T WARD SWANSON 29642 Westfield, Livonia, Mich. (Res.) PLUM HOLLOW OOLF CLUB Off. 352-2436, Res. 421-8049 V I C E P R E S I D E N T TED WOEHRLE OAKLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Birmingham, Michigan Off. 644-3352, Res. 646-8512 S E C R E T A R Y - T R E A S U R E R GERALD GILL TAM-O-SHANTER COUNTRY CLUB 3466 Walnut Lake Road Orchard Lake, Michigan Off. 626-8325 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S WILLIAM P. MADIGAN COUNTRY CLUB OF JACKSON 3135 Horton Road Jackson, Michigan C. H. WOLFROM, JR. DETROIT GOLF CLUB Detroit, Michigan 530 Kendry (Res.) Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Off. 345-4589, Res. 338-6375 ANDREW A. BERTONI HOLLY GREENS GOLF COURSE 11450 Holly Road Holly, Michigan Off. 634-8241, Res. 349-1708 ROBERT PRIESKORN WESTERN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Detroit, Michigan 721 Venoy Road (Res.) Off. KE 1-1549, Res. 721-6648 ALBERT KALTZ MAPLE LANE GOLF CLUB Sterling Heights, Michigan Off. 268-2130, Res. 463-2892 DAVID S. MOOTE ESSEX GOLF CLUB Sandwich, Ontario P.O. Box 130 Off. 734-7815, Res. 966-1617 P R E S I D E N T E M E R I T U S DONALD A. ROSS HIGHLAND MEADOWS GOLF CLUB P.O. Box 197 Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Off. 882-6492, Res. 882-3113 August Meeting a Davison Country Club was the host club on August 24 for our annual Golf Tournament. superbly Over sixty Superintendents and their guests played in the event. The golfers ‘ound conditioned golf course prepared for us by Walt Ol- strand, the Superintendent, and Bob ton to, one of the owners. Davison las some of the finest Bluegrass fair­ ways in the area. The golf scores can attest to the difficulty of the course and just a few days ago, the PGA held a tournament there and found it equally as difficult. The Don Ross won 1st prize and Earl Prieskorn won 2nd place. Bob Fauteck of C. E. Anderson won 1st prize in the Associates category. Host Pro, John Chester, should be congratulated for running a fine tourna­ ment for our members. educational portion of the meeting featured Ken Mills from Rain- compliments of Century Turf Bird, Irrigation Supply House. Ken traced the history of turf irrigation from the days of sprinklers and hoses to the present day of automation and all o f its ramifications. He stated the dirty water was the most critical problem in irrigation. One of his comments that stuck with me in­ volved the use of the tensiometer as an additional management tool. I’m looking forward to the practical use of the tensiometer in my automatic sys­ tem. During the business meeting, Ted Woehrle was nominated to have his name placed on the National Slate which will be presented in Cincinnati this winter. Roger Gill, Bert Bradshaw, Walt Ostrander and Superintendent /Owner of Davison C.C., BobMinto. 3 The President's Message Our organization has been allowed to offer our services to the public re­ cently in articles written by members for The Detroit News. We owe a sin­ cere debt of gratitude to June Hicks, Garden Editor for the News as well as Don Benhan, Sales Manager for Na­ tional Chemsearch, for making it pos­ sible. This has been successful from several standpoints, but primarily for the chance to improve our image of the Greens Superintendent in the eyes of the public. Through the articles we have shown that we are not a bunch of grass farm boys gone city slicker - Our profession is being ele­ vated to its proper level of recogni­ tion through efforts of this nature. cutting job doesn’t stop at our own golf course or our own organization and we shall continue to serve the public in any capacity possible. This has truly been an opportunity to serve and everyone has benefitted. from people form all walks of life have resulted from this publicity and all have been favorable. Comments It gives you a good feeling doesn’t Our it? Let’ s all keep up the good work. Your President, Ward Swanson For The Latest and Best Call Turf Supplies, Inc. 6900 PARDEE, TAYLOR, MICH. 48180 • Agri co Country Club F e r t iliz e r s • N E W D uP ont Tersan 799 7 (B en late) • The 3 other Tersan Fungi ci des, plus D aco n il 2787, A c t i - D ione & Fore! € Th e B est in Bulk Grass Seeds • V/eed K ille rs , In secticid es, Sprayers and 7” Hose. 313/ 291-1200 JIM BEARD HONORED AS FELLOW IN ASA James B. Beard, professor of crop and soil science, at Michigan State University, was elected a Fellow in the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) at the society’ s recent annual meeting at N.Y.C. Beard was cited for his contribu­ tions to the knowledge of turfgrass management. His research includes environmental ecology physiology, and culture of turfgrasses with em­ phasis on heat stress, winter injury, adaptation the thatch, ecology communities, roadside establishment and sod pro­ duction. shade, turfgrass o f to PRECIPITATION RATES OF SPRINKLERS Taken from “ January, 1969 GR OU N D S M A IN T E N A N C E " , is measured. The pri­ The precipitation rate of sprink- \ lers refers to the amount of water in | actual depth placed on the ground. It i is expressed in depth to the nearest I hundreth of an inch in the same manner I that rainfall mary difference is that sprinkler pre- j cipitation is expressed in inches per hour of application while rainfall is \ usually given for a 24-hour period. I Sprinkler precipitation can be mea- > sured with standard rain gauges. The J figures are averages applied over the entire area of coverages. The precipitation rate is normally j used as a selection factor for choosing sprinklers which apply water at a de- | sired rate, usually one which is com­ patible with the infiltration rate of soils to be watered. The coefficient , of uniformity is used to determine the ! efficiency of the sprinkler and the in distributing that precipi­ spacing tation uniformly over irrigated area. the Dr. Paul Rieke explaining in proper method used taking soil samples. “Let Some Grass Grow Under Your Feet” Topics of discussion on the Field The above catchy title was used I to introduce the TURF GRASS FIELD I DAY held at Michigan State University, East Lansing on Thursday, Septem­ ber 9, 1971. The Field Day was spon­ sored by the Department of Crops and Soil Sciences at Michigan State Uni­ versity, the Michigan Agricultural Ex­ periment Station, the Michigan Co- ' operative Extension Service, and the 1 Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. I j Day program included the following: I 1. Symptoms and correction of turf­ grass injury from oil, gasolines, salt, I surfactants and hydraulic fluids. I Conclusions - All do considerable ' damage. Some of the materials used, ( such as charcoal, surfactants - which were used to alleviate damage, did little good. Results are inconclusive, j 2. Evaluation of 20 bentgrass varie­ ties for greens. Toronto, Penncross I still look excellent. Varieties and fungicide programs 3. bentgrass turfs. for Visually, Toronto, Cohansey, and Penncross ranked high. However, they are to have excessive thatch and puffiness when mowed at I fairway height. Seaside is a preferred fairway grass. Highland is ranked last. fairway-type considered The new Tersan 1991 systemic ■ranked high in controlling dollar spot. It held dollar spot in check for approxi­ mately two months. 4. Modifying the turfgrass environ­ ment through syringing, topdressing, etc. Soil moisture is one of the most easily modified components of the turfgrass micro-environment. is the turfgrass Temperature important but not easily controlled except through sy­ ringing. Syringing for turf grass cooling should be considered when soil tem­ peratures approach 75 degrees F. Where the objective is to modify tem­ perature, syringing application should be made between 11:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon. A syringing made at 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. has little effect on the temperature. However, should wilt occur, syringing should be done between 12:00 noon and 2:00 P.M. Winter protection - Conwed Winter Pro­ tection Cover, Soil Retention Mat, Saran Shade (94%), and topdressing are good materials. The topdressing practice is primarily effective in pre­ venting winter desiccation. Use 0.3 to 0.4 cubic yards per 1,000 square feet for best results. 5. Turfgrass and interpretation. sampling, tests soil A. Use clean equipment to pre­ vent contamination of the soil sam­ ple. Continued on next page A1 Turgeon moves to the Univer­ sity o f Illinois. We wish A1 all the luck in the world in his new position at the U of I. He will be working in Turf at Illinois. We’ll miss him. He did some wood work in Weed Control here at MSU. Dr. James Beard MSU Staff member explain­ ing temperatures and wilt problems. MSU Field Day Cant. B. Use a soil probe or small gar­ den tool to obtain 15 or 20 sub­ samples from the 0-2 inch depth. Combine these into one composite sample. If a problem area is to be tested, collect one composite sam­ ple from the problem area and a separate one from a normal area. C. Mix each composite sample well. Allow to air-dry. D. Record information as to the location of the sample (especially if more than one sample is to be tested). Send about 1/2 pint o f soil in E. suitable (preferably a not glass) to your soil testing lab. Include any pertinent information interpreta­ in which would help tion, especially if a problem exists. test results. F. Keep They should be helpful in deter­ mining the success o f your phos­ phorus and potassium fertilization program, the pro­ fessional turfman. These are just a few of the things shown and discussed at the Field Day. All the research projects will be formally discussed at the 42nd Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference to be held at the Kellogg Center, MSU cam­ pus on January 18 and 19, 1972. especially container the soil for Circle this important date on your calender NOW! Dr. Paul Rieke o f MSU returned from his six month leave of absence in time for the Field Day. We welcome him back. RESEARCH 6 Several groups attending Turf Field Day at MSU. TORO ACQUIRES LANDSCAPER’ LINE Toro Manufacturing Corporation, the nation’ s leading independent pro­ ducer of powered lawn-care equipment, purchased from Viking Manufacturing Corporation, of Manhattan, Kans., all rights to the Viking Roller Blade line of turf-conditioning equipment. is produced The versatile machine, called the Toro Landscaper, in Toro’ s Minneapolis plant and is mar­ keted by Toro’ s Turf Products Divi­ sion. Available in four models, the Toro Landscaper ranges in width from the 3 (36 inches) to the Landscaper 6 (72 inches). It combines a scarifier, a blade, a box scraper, a depth guage wheel, a clodbusting roller, a ferti­ lizer spreader, a grass seeder, an . aerator and a slicer — all in one im­ plement. One man, with a tractor that has been fitted with a Toro Landscaper, can install a new lawn or renovate an old one. In preparing new lawns, the f scarifier teeth loosen and break up \ compacted soil. The leveling blade, I which carries the scarifier, floats be­ the grid roller and the rear tween I tractor wheel, leveling the seed bed. A unique mesh roller breaks up clods, leaving the seed bed as smooth I as a hand-raked surface. The roller ' makes a diamond grid pattern which ( traps water in thousands of small ; pockets, preventing oil and seed ero- i sion. \ In the larger Landscaper models, separate hoppers carry seed and fer­ tilizer. Feed rates, through a patented metering device, can be individually adjusted to assure the best propor­ tion for any soil condition. In renovating turf with dead areas, or when over seeding dormant grass, such as bermudagrass in winter, coul­ ter blades (optional) slice and lift the turf just enough for the seed to flow into the slits in the turf. The roller then closes the slits and compacts the soil. Used in this fashion, the Toro Landscaper will not interrupt play on a golf course fairway or a park. In renovation, the Landscaper is used as a drill-type seeder. The ma­ chine may be used either as a drill or as a precision broadcast seeder in preparing new largest model, Toro Landscaper 6, can seed turf areas at more than two acres an hour. The smallest size, Landscaper 3 is three feet wide and can be easily be pulled by a lawn tractor. lawns. The GOLF DAY - A SUCCESS! STORY AND PICTURES TO APPEAR IN OCTOBER ISSUE COMING REAL SOON. A lg a e : T h e Spoiler CUTRINE 7 Ì Be free of the odor, scum and harmful effects of algae. C U TR IN E , used as directed, eliminates ALL forms of algae at safe limits to other living things. No other algaecide can make this claim. U.S.D.A. Registered (No. C959-1). Use water immediately. TERMINAL SALES CORP. DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48227 12871 EATON AVE. (313) 491 -0606 AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION FOR TODAY S GOLF COURSE by Ron Graves, Chicago Sales Engineer, M ille r Sprinkling Systems Irrigation, the application of water to the soil, is playing a leading roll in the establishment of the type of golf course that is being demanded by the golfing public today. With the new and increased technological advancements of the automatic irrigation systems, the Golf Course Superintendent can provide a course with more natural beauty and better playing conditions throughout the golfing season. This is brought about by the increased control the Superintendent has over the water which, in turn, dictates the quality of grass grown. Looking from both agronomic and golfer standpoints, the following are a few of the many reasons an automatic irrigation system will benefit the modern golf course today: Central Programming - Central pro­ gramming has been developed to pro­ vide for the complete control of the irrigation system from one central lo­ cation, usually the Superintendent’ s office. The purpose of the Central Pro­ grammer is to activate the Field Con­ trollers simultaneously by means of automatically controlled timing clocks, or manually. These field units are lo­ cated throughout the golf course in close proximity to the valves being controlled. In addition to initiating the normal irrigation program which is set in the field units, the Central Pro­ grammer is the means by which the syringe cycle is activated. When the desired syringing is completed, the Field Controllers are returned to the normal program. Less Labor Involved - Since auto­ matic irrigation is a one man operation that requires little time to program the system, your labor costs will drop considerably. One Superintendent who recently had an automatic system in­ stalled eighteen-hole golf course stated that his normal crew of on his fifteen men during the golfing season was dropped to thirteen men. The two less men were night water men paid at a 50 cents hourly shift premium. The estimated savings was between $5,000 and $6,000. In addition, savings of $2,000 to $3,000 were made by having the syringe cycle that replaced the men he used for hand watering greens and tees for dew or fertilizer. out the watering Less Chance of Overwatering - Until automatic water was introduced, the Superintendent had very little con­ trol over the amount of water being applied to his golf course. The irri­ gation program usually consisted of sending crew to change the settings every one half to I one hour depending on the grass re­ quirements and type o f water supply. In some cases too much water would be applied between the settings be­ cause they did not have sufficient j time to make the rounds. In addition1 to this, he would sometimes be re-1 quired the water on in order turf through I the periods when help was not available, such as a holiday weekend. “ dump” to to maintain that Overwatering results in serious soil compaction and weakens turf and de­ stroys resiliency. A vigorous turf and the right mixture of soil along with i the proper amount of water will provide' the qualities necessary to hold the I shot golfer’ s is well played. Nothing is more discouraging to a golfer than to see a well placed shot j bounce or roll over a green. In addition to the above, excessive I moisture causes the roots to become shallow and restricted which, in turn, makes the turf more susceptible to disease, Along with this, excessive moisture produces lush grass and thus, makes it more prone to disease infes­ tation. 8 Continued on page 11 RAKES TURF AND VACUUMS IT CLEAN 18 hp engine drives reel and vacuum fan Powerful airstream distributes litter throughout hopper RAKEOVAC FROM TORO (l l Anderso k To Arrange For A Free Demonstration Call: 23455 TELEGRAPH ROAD SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN 48075 PHONE: 353-5300 9 Sprinkler Supply Brochure Rate Card for Design and Layout Service Complete Ra in ^ B ir d Catalogue and Price List WHOLESALE EISTEIEimS Underground Sprinkler Supplies hires - don trois-Pipe - Fittings for 3 8 9 0 W. 11 M I L E R O A D B E R K L E Y , M I C H I G A N 4 8 0 7 2 ( D E T R O I T ) 3 1 3 - 5 4 3 - 7 7 3 0 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? Fill in the questionaire below and mail to: ALBERT KALTZ Maple Lane Golf Club Sterling Heights, Mich. 48077 Phone: Off. 268-2130, Res. 463-2892 N A M E O F I N T E R E S T E D P E R S O N D A T E _______________________________ M A I L I N G A D D R E S S _______________ _____________________________________________ \ C I T Y ____________________________ S T A T E _________________ Z I P _______________ Or you may contact the next golf course supplier that calls on you and give him the information needed for application. Irrigation Cont. environment. With Conservation of Water - In a time when the public has become conserva­ tion conscious due to the increased population growth and industry expan­ sion, there is increasing concern about impact this growth will have on the man’ s today’ s golf courses being maintained pri­ marily by chemical means rather than mechanical tools we should consider the effects of overwatering and how it can produce runoff that may cause pollution if allowed to enter public waterways. By use of today’ s auto­ matic systems, we can better control runoff and help conserve our most im­ portant re sour se by our ability to apply water in light frequent applications. Ability to Help Control Disease - Disease prevention goes hand in hand with the problem of overwatering. The organisms that cause serious turf di­ sease develop most rapidly when soil moisture is high. The fungi that cause turf disease need liberal quantities of moisture for germination of spores and sclerotia, and to keep the mycelium strands growing actively. The latter are very delicate and cannot withstand drying out. Saturated soils and high humidity create ideal conditions for their rapid development along with poor drainage and excessive rains which keep soils waterlogged for long periods of time. Heavy dews that keep the foliage wet for long periods of time is a big factor that favors fungi growth. This is where the irrigation syringe cycle proves to be very bene­ ficial. With this cycle dew can be re­ moved in a matter of minutes. from the entire course Wilt Prevention - Turf can be pro­ tected against wilting in periods of hot, windy weather by frequent appli­ cations of limited quantities o f water to reduce transpiration rates and soil temperatures. Wilting occurs when plants transpire (evaporate) water from the than the Continued on next page leaf surfaces faster HUB CORPORATION Phone: (313) 477-1730 25276 SKYE DRIVE, FARMINGTON, MICHIGAN 48024 GOLF COURSE CONTRACTING SPECIALISTS k 11 is cycle successful system will Irrigation Cont. roots can take it up from the soil. This is another application where the sy­ in pro­ ringe viding the needed moisture. Grass Type Selection and Plant Establishment - Since turfgrass varie­ ties require different amounts of water for proper growth and development, the controlled use of water by means of an automatic enable the Superintendent to select the type of grass that is best suited for his course. For instance those grasses such as bentgrass and Poa Annua posses shal­ low root systems. These grasses will require frequent watering as compared to the bluegrasses and fescues which have a deeper root system that can withstand less water. The reason for this is the greater surface area of the deep rooted plants. In cases where a deep rooted plant has shallow roots it is possible to increase the surface area by watering less. the winter, The automatic irrigation system is also beneficial in establishing new seedlings and vegetative plants be­ cause you can apply light frequent applications of water that will not wash, puddle, or crust the soil surface. Prevention of Winter Drying - In cases where you have limited late season rainfall and/or little snowfall throughout excessive drying out (desiccation) of the grass may take place. With an automatic system it is possible to turn on the water during the winter to restore the needed moisture on the upper level of the soil. Control Placed In The Hands Of An Expert - Since water comprises 80% or more of the grass plant and between 500 - 600 pounds of water is required to produce 1 pound of dry matter, it is a small wonder of the importance of proper water management in main­ taining a high quality golf course. It is impossible for anyone to tell the Superintendent what the proper water management for his golf course. The amount of water required will depend upon the type o f grass, the is 12 locality, and the physical characteris­ tics of the soil. With an automatic system the watering program is placed in the hands o f an expert, the Superin­ tendent. No one knows better than he the requirements of his golf course. road During the past decade we have witnessed a phenominal growth in the number of golf courses in the United States. Such factors as more leisure time due to shorter work weeks, better access to golf courses by means of interstate systems, and more money to spend on recreation (taking into account inflation) have all con­ tributed increased popularity of the sport of golf. In order for us to cope with the heavy play brought about by these factors, we must think man­ agement. For the reasons stated in this article, automatic irrigation on to­ day’ s modem golf course is one of the prime requisites for proper turfgrass management. to the When you work for a company like Scotts, you have a lot to live up to. 100 years experience in helping make turf grass greener and healthier, for example. Leadership in the development o f seed, fertilizer and control products. ProTurf products for fairways, greens, tees and aprons that cost less to buy, are cheaper to apply, and guarantee satisfaction. And a reputation for solving problems wherever turf grass is grown. As your Scotts Technical ProTurf Representative, I’d like to share Scotts most current turf grass research and development information with you. With this information, perhaps we can work together toward meeting your turf grass objectives. Charles Croley 715 Washington St. / Lapeer. Mich. 48446 Phone: 313/664-8266 ISN’T IT FUNNY! time Isn’ t It Funny - when the other fellow takes a long time to do some­ thing, he’ s slow. But when I take a long something, I’m thorough. to do When the other fellow doesn’t do it, he’ s too lazy. But when I don’t do it I’m too busy. GOLF COURSE CHEMICALS Donald Benham NATIONAL CHEMSEARCH CORP. 5589 Abington Road Birmingham, Michigan 626-1111 When the other fellow goes ahead and does something without being told, he’ s overstepping his bounds. But when I do something without being told, that’ s initiative! When the other fellow states his side of a question strongly, he’ s bull­ headed. But when I state a side of a question strongly, I’m being firm. When the other fellow overlooks a few of the rules of etiquette, he’ s rude. But when I skip a few of the rules, I’ m being original. that pleases When the other fellow does some­ the boss, he’ s thing polishing the brass, but when I do something that pleases the boss, that’ s cooperation. When the other fellow gets ahead, he sure had the lucky breaks, but when I manage to get ahead, man! it was hard work that did it! Funny, isn’t it - or is it! SISCO SALESMEN at your SERVICE JIM V IN C E has been d e s ig n in g irrig a tio n system s for a ll type s of tu rf areas for the past 12 years. T h a t covers a lot of v a lu a b le exp erience for you in a p p ly in g products to make up an irrig a tio n system . G ive Jim a c a ll and he w i l l be there. SISCO sales o ffic e and warehouse is c o n v e n ie n tly located w e s t of 1-75 and 12 M ile Road e x it (Royal Oak). Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Company, Division of A. J. Miller, Inc., 1316 N. Campbell Rd., Royal Oak, Mich. 48067, (313) 548-7272 Chicago (312) 629-7730, Kalamazoo (616) 381-0506, Columbus, Ohio (614) 888-1782 E N G I N E E R E D R A I N 13 TORO ACQUIRES TEX-W AY David T. McLaughlin, president of Toro Manufacturing Corporation, re­ ported Toro’ s o f the assets of Tex-Way Industries, Inc., Fort Worth, Tex., developers of spe­ cialized environment control equip­ ment. acquisition The purchase gives Toro a series of hydro-mulching machines that pro­ vide the most uniform and economi­ cal means of establishing vegetation on any type of terrain by spraying mixtures of water, seed, fibrous mulch and fertilizer. Tex-Way was headed by Ralph E. Martin, who became a Toro consultant under the terms of the agreement. Tex-Way’ s general manager, Ralph W. Gebhardt, was named sales mana­ for this new Toro venture, the ger first in a new Toro profit center named Eco/Systems. McLaughlin said development and AGRICO COUNTRY CLUB FERTILIZERS TURF SUPPLIES, INC. 6900 Pardee, Taylor, Tel: 291-1200 A N D LAWN EQUIPMENT CORP. 520 W. 11 Mile, Royal Oak, 398-3636 marketing of the hydromulching ma­ chines will be directed by Edward A. Hunnicutt, manager of special pro­ jects in the division o f corporate de-j velopment . Hunnicutt holds a B.S, degree in agronomy from Purdue. He joined Toro a year ago as a marketing representative for turf products. Geb­ hardt, who will maintain an office in Fort Worth, has worked in the field of hydro-mulching for the past nine years. The hydro-mulching method of es­ tablishing turf has been adopted for construction programs, par­ major interstate highway ticularly systems. Other applications include parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, golf courses, housing developments, and land reclamation work, such as strip mine areas and other terrain where growth establishment is diffi­ cult. McLaughlin said that one hydro­ mulching machine can cover up to five acres in a one-step operation that eliminates the imme­ diate that seeding normally requires. follow-up maintenance in 15 minutes federal Toro’ s new hydro-mulching ma­ chines, which range in capacity from $5,000 to $8,500, are designed to handle all the spraying chores land­ scape contractors may encounter, in­ cluding liming, 1 firefighting and watering, as well as hydraulic seeding, mulching and fer­ tilizing. spraying, chemical TURFGRASS, INC. 365 Woodland Dr. South Lyon, M ic h .48178 Phone 437- 1427 PROGRAMS FOR FINE TURF Top-Dressing Chemicals Grass Seed Fertilizer Sod Fungicides Herbicides Stolons Insecticides General Supplies Eugene D. Johanningsmeier Consulting Agronomist 14 Model-tyM S Turf Sweeper by j URp ™k cMow! c4 £FwH tyive-tyoot Engine: 12 HP Frame: welded structural steel Hopper: 5 cu. yards Welded steel construction Overall: Width 5'-4" * PICKS UP EFFICIENTLY * FULL 5' SWEEP * HUGE HOPPER CAPACITY * EASY DUMP * FLOATING SCOOP * EASY TRANSPORT * LOW MAINTENANCE * PICKS UP WET OR DRY C A L L F O R A D E M O N S T R A T I O N ( 3 1 3 ) 3 9 8 - 3 6 3 6 LAWN EQUIPM ENT CORPORATION 5 2 0 W E S T 11 M I L E R O A D R O Y A L O A K , M I C H I G A N 4 8 0 6 8 15 , GREENS & FAIRWAYS NEED US NOW MC-5 VERTIFIER Th e (ast puncher for golf course greens. GRASSLAN AERIFIER D e s ig n e d without cultivate fine to disturbing turfgrass areas. W. F. Miller GARDEN AND LAWN EQUIPM ENT COMPANY 1593 S. WOODWARD AVE. BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN 48011 TELEPHONE: (313) 647-7700 "A Patch of Green" 31823 U T IC A ROAD F R A S E R , M IC H IG A N 48026 Dr. Janes Beard A562 Ottawa Drive ©kernes, Mich,