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BEARD CROPS DEPT MICHIGAN STATE UMY Official Publication of the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION "A Patch of Green” 37823 U tica Road, Fraser, Michigan 48026 (313) 293-3540 P ub l¡sh ed monthly by the Michigan and Border C itie s C o if Course Superintendents A sso cia tion Circulation: 600 Ted Woehrle, Oakland Hills CC Editor Blakeman Publications Graphic A rts / Circulation A D V E R T I S I N G R A T E S Double Page Spread....................................$100.00 Back Outside P age......................................... 65.00 Full P age.........................................................55.00 Half Page......................................................... 35.00 Quarter P age....................................................25.00 Eighth P age......................... 12.50 Sixteenth Page.................................................. 7.50 Classified Ad (per inch).................................. 5.00 DISCOUNT RATES One Year 10 % T H I S M O N T H ’S A D V E R T I S E R S American Research Corp. C. E. Anderson Company Century Supply Corp. Arthur Hills Lakeshore Equipment & Supply Co. Lawn Equipment Corporation National Chemsearch Corp. W. F. Miller Lawn & Garden Miller Sprinkling Systems Terminal Sales Corp. Turfgrass, Inc. Turf Supplies, Inc. P R E S I D E N T TED WOEHRLE OAKLAND H ILLS COUNTRY CLUB Birmingham, Michigan Off. 644-3352, Res. 646-8512 TAM-O-SHANTER COUNTRY CLUB V I C E P R E S I D E N T GERALD GILL 3466 Walnut Lake Road Orchard Lake, Michigan Off. and Res. 626-8325 S E C R E T A R Y - T R E A S U R E R BOB HOPE KNOLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB 6330 Inkster Road Birmingham, Michigan Off. and Res. 626-6062 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S C. H. WOLFROM, JR. DETROIT GOLF CLUB Detroit, Michigan 530 Kendry (R es.) WESTERN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB ROBERT PRIESKORN 721 Venoy Road (R es.) Detroit, Michigan Off. KE 1-1549, Res. 721-6648 ALBERT KALTZ MAPLE LAN E GOLF CLUB Sterling Heights, Michigan Off. 268-2130, Res. 463-2892 DAVID S. MOOTE ESSEX GOLF CLUB P.O. Box 130 Sandwich, Ontario Off. 734-7815, Res. 966-1617 GARY BARTSCH PINE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB P.O. Box 216 Orchard Lake, MicI igan Off, 681-1322, Res, 476-5852 ROGER GILL R O YAL OAK GOLF CLUB Royal Oak, Michigan Off. 549-7125, Res. 573-6859 P R E S I D E N T E M ER I TU S WARD SWANSON PLUM HOLLOW GOLF CLUB 29642 Westfield (R es.) Livonia, Michigan Off. 352-2436, Res. 421-8049 P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E l £ f "V q .4 During my ** jr noticed ^ change four short years as a member of this association, I have a remarkable in the member- ship attitude. A change from apathy and com- H % J U p la c a n c y to enthusiasm and equanimity. This attitude is very refreshing. Our newly appointed committees jumped right in and organized have TURFGRASS, INC. 365 WOODLAND DR. SOUTH LYON, MICH. 48178 PHONE: 437- 1427 PROGRAMS FOR FINE TURF Top-Dressing Chemical s Grass Seed F e r t iliz e r Sod Fu ng icid es Stolons H erbicides In secticid es General Supplies E U G E N E D. J O HA N N INGSME 1ER C O N S U L T I N G A G R O N O M I S T THE GOPHER WRITES Orchard Lake Country Club is con­ structing some new maintenance build­ ing facilities. Wabeek Country Club is planning to open the first nine holes for play in June sometime as reported by Supt. Lee Schmidt. Great Oaks Country Club in Rochest­ er will be open and running this spring. The new Superintendent at HillCrest is Pete DeVoss. Pete comes to us from Indiana. Clem Wolffom, Supt. Detroit Golf Club is the new President o f the Mich­ igan Turfgrass Foundation and George Prieskorn, Supt. of Burroughs Farms is the new Vice President. Gene Johan- ingsmeier is a newly elected Director. their programs for this coming year and from all indications it should be one of our finest years. The arrangements Committee has been able to secure some of the finest clubs in the area and the educational Committee has been working on some of the top notch speakers in the field of turfgrass maintenance. The Golf Association o f Michigan has agreed to help us in organizing our Fall Turf Day. With their assistance we should have a most succesful fund raising day. Some of the other things that we will endeavor to accomplish are: A Spring Flower show—Ken McRae, Chair­ man, Renewed Membership D rive-Al Kaltz, Chairman (We should attempt to gather in some of the members that have fallen by the wayside) A consert- ed effort to support the Michigan Turf­ grass Foundation. (Clem Wolfrom is the new President) They have done so much for us that we as individuals should do more for them. If your Club is not a member of the MTF please see to it that they join. A new roster and by-laws book. This project is long overdue. You will be receiving a questionaire shortly giving us an update on your address, Club or job affiliation, telephone num­ bers, wife’ s first name and a few other tidbits of information. Let’ s all continue to pitch in and help to make this year our best ever. Proudly yours, Ted Woehrle, President ARTHUR HILLS Golf Course A rchitect Tony Jacklin, Design Associate 7351 West Bancroft, Toledo, Ohio 43617 419-841-4580 Box 4086, Fort Myers Beach, Fla. 33931 3 PRESENTED AT OHIO TURF CONFERENCE, December 1971 E V A L U A T IO N O F K E N T U C K Y B L U E G R A S S , F IN E F E S C U E A N D R Y E G R A S S V A R IE T IE S by R O B E R T W. M IL L E R , Professor of Agronomy, Ohio State U niv ersity and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center Continued from January issue SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED KEN­ TUCKY BLUEGRASS was included in tests at The Ohio State University for the first time in 1969. Its performance is not expected to be greatly different from Kenblue. FYLKING was developed at the Swedish Plant Breeding Station, Svalof. It has not been included in Ohio stu­ dies long enough to fully evaluate its performance. It is described as a low- growing variety adapted to close mow­ ing with good resistance to leafspot and stripe smut. PARK is a “ synthetic variety” produced by interplanting 15 strains and harvesting the seed. This blending of strains is not greatly different from the natural blending of common Ken­ tucky bluegrass. Its performance in Ohio studies has been no better and in some cases inferior to Kentucky pro­ duced common. is susceptible to leafspot and moderately resistant to stripe smut. It NU DWARF is a bluegrass selected in Nebraska. Reports from Nebraska state that it obtains about one-half the size as other Kentucky bluegrass, makes a firm turf, and remains green late into the season. Research con­ ducted in Ohio has failed to show any real advantages for this variety. It is susceptible to leafspot but has some resistance to stripe smut. NEWPORT is a selection made on the Oregon coast. Seed of this variety has been on the market for several years. Its performance usually has been inferior to common Kentucky bluegrass. NEWPORT C—1 is a selection made from Newport and is difficult to distin­ guish from the parent variety. Much of the common Kentucky bluegrass seed on the market is actually Newport. DELTA is a selection from Canada. It greens up earlier in the spring than most bluegrass varieties but appears to have no other significant advantage. It is a good seed producer, therfore seed will likely be available for some time. The appearance of this variety is similar to common Kentucky bluegrass. PRATO is a variety imported from Europe. It has been somewhat better than common Kentucky bluegrass in Ohio studies. Prato is fairly resistant to both helminthosporium diseases and stripe smut. It does not produce as dense a sod as Merion, Windsor, Penn- star or A—20. ARBORETUM Kentucky bluegrass is composed of seed from a succesful bluegrass stand at the Missouri Botani­ cal Garden Arboretum near Gray Summit, Missouri. It is not greatly different in appearance _ from common Kentucky bluegrass. It is composed of several strains of bluegrass and in this way is similar to Park and common Kentucky. DELFT has not performed well in intermediate in Ohio studies. disease resistance although it does have some resistance to stripe smut. COUGAR has not performed well in Ohio mainly because of its suscepti­ bility to leafspot. In studies at Colum- Continued on Page 6 is It 4 WE'LL TRY AGAIN N O B O D Y G I V E S A D A M N Stop blaming the other guy* This doesn’t mean we should be willing to accept low standards* Just don’t expect more from others than you ex­ pect from yourself. Let’ s encourage responsibility where we find it, praise the efforts and good work of others, show them that they are appreciated. On the other hand, when you are hit by a foul-up, really raise hell. Don’t hesi­ tate to carry your beef all the way to the top* If this fails, take your busi­ ness away. It’ s better to do without live with second-rate pro­ than ducts or services. It’ s a fact that people who run businesses today are more concerned about consumer com­ plaints than ever before. You may find that hard to believe, but it’ s true. to Above all, let’ s cut out the rotten excuse that we are “ only human” , that we’re entitled to some daily quota of error or indifference. Only human? What an incredible denial of the hunan potential. Only human? This is the ultimate insult. Remember that man’ s greatness does not in perfection but in striving for it. Once we don’t give a damn, we have lost everything. lie Ted Woehrle, left, presenting wall plaque to outgoing president Ward Swanson for his outstanding leader­ ship during the past two years. Golf Champ Don Ross and his wife, Bernice. No synthetically produced fe rtilize r can com pare w ith M IL O R G A N ITE Golf Courses Use More MILORGANITE^: Than Any Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORP 12871 EATON AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 5 bus leafs pot has been more severe on Cougar than on any other variety tested. It has a low growth habit and wide leaf blades. NUGGETT was released by the Alaska Agricultural Experiment Station and Crop Reseach Division in 1965. It is dark green in color and is reported to have good disease resistance and winter hardiness. Research in Ohio with this variety is not sufficient for evaluation. to leafspot. to stripe smut and CAMPUS in Ohio studies has been resistant fairly susceptible It has not formed as dense a turf as varieties such as A —20, Penn star, Merion and Windsor. The overall ranking of this variety has been superior to Park, New­ port, common, Delta, Cougar and some other varieties. SODCO, a release from Purdue Uni­ versity, is a blend of dwarf types of Kentucky bluegrass. It was included in Ohio studies for the first time in 1969. Other named varieties included in Ohio studies are BARON, A—10, A—34 ARISTA, SOUTHPORT, PALOUSE, GEARY, PRIMO, and ZWARTBERG. Inadequate information prevents comments about them. BELTURF, BLUEGRASS VARIETIES Because of an unusual reproducti\ _ system found in Kentucky bluegrass and some other plants the majority of seed produced by a single plant will produce offspring identical to the par­ ent. I f a particular plant is selected be­ cause of a desirable trait or traits, plants produced from the seed o f that individual will all have the same traits. Likewise, any undersirable character­ istic will also be produced in most of the offspring. Such a homogeneous population might serve well for a speci­ fic purpose but some genetic variance may be better for average conditions. This diversity can probably be best attained by blending different varieties. inferior Ken­ tucky bluegrass varieties will not im­ prove quality. If blending is to serve a useful purpose, varieties must be Blending o f several selected because thay have desirable characteristics. For example, Merion might be blended with common Ken­ tucky so that part of the grass present would be resistant to stripe smut and helminthosporium diseases. Much more information is needed about blending before a specific blend can be recom­ mended a particular purpose. RED FESCUE VARIETIES for Red fescue is used for home lawns, golf course roughs, and other turfgrass areas where minimum maintenance is desirable. It is well adapted on sandy soils, is fairly shade tolerant, will not stand close mowing, and will deterior­ ate under a high fertility program. Named varieties of fine leaf fescues are Wintergreen, Perm lawn, Illahee, Jamestown, Ruby, Rainier, Golfroad, Arctared, Duraturf, Oasis, Highlight, Boreal, Brabantia, Reptans, Barfalla, Sceempter, Durlawn, Erika, Cascade, Fortune and Dawson. Many of these have not been evaluated for any length of time. Illahee and Pennlawn are sup­ erior in performance to common red fescue. PERENNIAL RYEGRASS VARIETIES Perennial ryegrass has been used extensively as a so-called ‘nurse crop’ with new turfgrass seedings, as a temp­ orary grass, to overseed damaged foot­ ball fields, tees, etc., and to overseed Bermudagrass greens. Common peren­ nial ryegrass does not produce quality turf. It has a coarse appearance, pro­ duces a thin turf especially in hot weather, and is unsightly after mowing. It is often included in cheap seed mix­ tures. In Ohio studies perennial rye­ grass persists in turf. Of several newer varieties Manhat­ tan has better mowing quality, is finer in texture, and produces a better turf than common. Norlea, NK 100 and Pelo are other varieties that are superior to common. Penn fine is new from Pennsyl­ vania. CAPITALISM: Freedom. SOCIALISM: Feed’ em. COMMUNISM: Bleed’em. 6 4 2 n d A N N U A L T U R F G R A S S C O N F E R E N C E The attendance was over 500, the weather was ideal (at least better than the Blizzard last year) the speakers and the subject material, and the hos­ pitality was all outstanding. Our hats are o ff to the staff at MSU. Powdery Mildew, Fu sari urn Blight, Stripe Smut and Dollars spot can all be controlled with DuPont’ s 1991 at 4 to 8 onces per 1000 sq. ft. in two applica­ tions two weeks apart. It is important to get the material into the soil so you should drench the lawn area after app­ lication. 1991 is good for Dollars spot control at one ounce per 1000 sq. ft. every three to four weeks on fairways. In all cases of Fusarium Blight investigated researchers found that damaging Nema- toles were also present. Therefore, a good Nematicide should also be app­ lied or included in your preventative maintenance program. interesting side note. An With this information, it is felt that Bluegrass can be succesfully grown in the shade if we control these diseases and other pest. One Warning however,- we should learn to alternate fungicides. An occasional application of a contact chemical, between applications of systemic type chemicals, will help to prevent a resestant strain of disease from developing. If we don’t alternate GOLF COURSE CHEMICALS Donald Benham NATIONAL CHEMSEARCH C0RP. 5589 Abington Road Birmingham, Michigan 626-1111 fungicides we may create a real MON­ STER, one that might develop resist­ ance to all chemicals. isn’t it? There The density of turf is increased at lower heights of cut. This holds true all the way down to onehalf inch. Hard to believe is little noticeable difference in turf quality when cut with a rotary type or reel type mower except when the grass is very lush and heavy, then a slight tip brown­ ing occurs with the rotary. Earthworms are very important creat­ ures in preventing thatch accumulation. There will be more on this subject in a later issue. The incidence of fairy ring is in­ creased with higher rates of Nitrogen. Especially the Tricholoma fairy ring. Coring and wetting agents in com­ for hydro- bination make good cure in soil. Wetting phobic agents alone do little for localized dry spots, but in combination with coring it does a good job. conditions Top rates dressing for winter desiccation control were found to be somewhere between .3 and .4 of a cubic yard per 1000 sq. feet. This should be applied after your snow mold prevent­ ion material has been applied. Top­ dressing does nothing to prevent low temperature kill. Next Page FOR THE LATEST& BEST CALL TURF SUPPLIES,inc 6900 P A R D E E , T A Y L O R , M IC H . 48180 • Agrico Country Club F e rtiliz e rs • NEW DuPont Tersan 1991 (B enlate) • The 3 other Tersan Fungicides, plus Daconil 2787, A cti-D io n e & Fore! • The Best in Bulk Grass Seeds • Weed K ille rs, Insecticid es, Sprayers and 1 inch Hose. (313) 291-1200 7 Arsenical responses on Poa annua control are influenced by soil pH, Phosphorous levels in the soil, Soil structure or texture and the Organic matter in the soil. A nev/.term for “ Cocktail Party” as coined by Dr. Charles. W. Laughlin, is a Social “ Attitude Adi ustment Hour” . Spray for Knotweed Control Before May 1, anytime after that may be harm­ ful to the desirable grasses. Mr. Don Rossi, National Golf Found­ ation’ s Executive Director, stated that 50% of all golfers play on 15% of our courses. Most of these courses are Public or Municipal. The trend in con­ struction is to the shorter courses because of the shorter playing time, low maintenance cost and easier play­ ing conditions. Many courses are being built in conjunction with housing de­ velopments. speaking Generally the Private Clubs are financially in trouble. The operational cost are up and the member­ ships are getting smaller. High taxes are also hurting. Speaking of Chuck Laughlin, have you noticed how all nematologists are excited about their work? Remember Jim Holmes? He was just as excited. on The hit of the conference was the discussion the Superintendent- Salesman Relationship. The panel was moderated by Clem Wolfrom, Super­ intendent, Detroit Golf Club. Here are some of the points stressed by the Superintendents: 1. I would like to see an enthusiastic is concerned that salesman, one about my needs. 2. A salesman should have knowledge of service bulletins. 3. He should represent the product for 4. Prices should be posted in a 8. He should use Superintendents time wisely and conduct himself in a business like manner. 9. A salesman should strive for professionalism. Next we heard from Dave Moote, Superintendent, Essex Golf and Coun­ try Club, Windsor, Ontario. Dave stressed integrity and honesty and mentioned that these two things are both two way streets. 1. A salesman should demonstrate know­ ledge and experience. 2. He should be a teacher and show his ability 3. We should work together on new product usage on our courses for the betterment of both of us. 4. Get to know each other — so I can ask a question and I can expect an honest answer. 5. The worse thing that can happen is misrepresentation of a product. 6. A salesman should have the ability to make decissions, to problems can be solved immidiately. 7. He should be more than a delivery boy or an order taker. Now the Salesmen. First Gene Inc. of Johanningsmeier, Turfgrass South Lyon. Gene stressed courtesy. 1. If a Superintendent is busy he should say so. This way neither wastes the others time. customers resources must be 2. A respected. 3. Sell only what a club needs. 4. We shouldn’t be afraid to say “ I don’t know” , but offer to help find the answer. 5. Don’ t name-drop about courses using our product. 6. Don’ t knock the competition. 7. We have to be good listeners. Next, Hal Vogler, President, W. F. Miller Co., Birmingham, Michigan. Hal, mentioned honesty and sincerity. The biggest problem as Hal saw it was one of communication. 1. A Superintendent should give details of his problems. 2. I f an emergency exists—Say so! 3. It is the Superintendent’ s responsi- Continued on Page 11 what it is. catalogue. 5. Salesmen should stress precautions on labels o f the product. 6. A salesman should disseminate new ideas, after approval of the inno­ vator o f course. 7. The Salesman should demonstrate the equipment and not just drop it off. 8 PERFORMANCE the Ryan P ro - The single to operate and Fdge makes maneuver the 4 in simple tines that do the edging are inexpen­ sive and quickly and ea sily changed - the cost of maintenance of the Pro-Edge is low. large wheel on the unit easy tight places. Because N e a tly edges a ll types of grasses from the fin e s i bent to the coarser Bermuda and St. Augustine varieties. C.E. ANDERSON COMPANY 23455 TELEGRAPH ROAD SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN 48075 ^(313) 353-5300 9 Sprinkler Supply Brochure Rate Card for Design and Layout Service Complete R a i n ^ B ir d Catalogue and Price List W H O L E S A L E H/S Underground Sprinkler Supplies Valves ■ Controls-Pipe ■ Fittings for 3 8 9 0 W. 1 1 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. 48011 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. bility to inform the Salesman if a needed part is causing an emergency. Emergencies are handled differently than a normal order. 4. A superintendent should always use a parts book for numbers when order­ ing. This will eliminate misunder­ standings. The use o f maintenance manuals is also a must. 5. A Superintendent should discuss problems about equipment failures so the problem can be corrected. 6. We need all the assistance that we can get in collecting over—due bills. A question from the floor. How do you feel about making appointments? Jerry said that it wasn’t necessary, Dave would like a call to make certain that the salesman doesn’t make an un­ necessary trip. Gene and Hal said they would be happy to, if the customer would be happy to, if the customer wanted appointments. Just so the appointments are not on the same day and at the same time. The big question was: What do you do about the salesman bearing gifts? No concrete answers were given but one word of advice was given. BEWARE! Dr. Jim Beard mentioned that ex­ cessive Nitrogen restricts root growth but this could be overcome with an The big question was: What do you do about the salesman bearing gifts? No concrete answers were given but one word of advice was given. BEWARE! Dr. Jim Beard mentioned that ex­ cessive Nitrogen restricts root growth but this could be overcome with an application of Carbohydrates (glucose) It is not a practical operation at this time, it could get a little sticky. The use of Sulfate of Potash is re­ commended because it is safer. It is used for building up the acidity in the soil. It has a lower salt index. We were all glad to see Dr. A1 Turgeon again. As you know he is now at the University of Illinois continu­ ing his work in turf. We wish him the best of luck. Dr. William Carlson spoke on the importance o f annual flowers and the low cost of providing colorful displays around our Clubhouses and out on the course. These are only a few of the high- lites of the Conference. MSU is printing the entire proceedings in the near future. If you don’t belong to the Michi­ gan Turfgrass Foundation, join now and get your copy. YOU’RE ENTITLED TO THE BEST g o l f c o u r s e C H E M I C A L S (You’ll get it * and more!) HERB CARSON AMERICAN RESEARCH CORP. 11840 MAYFIELD AVE. LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 (313) 522-2400 - EXT. 2401/2402 NORMAN W. KRAMER AWARD The Norman W. Kramer, Outstanding Scholar Award, a newly established award for the Outstanding Scholar in the Turf School at Michigan State Uni­ versity was presented to Christopher E. Fochtman o f Sparta, Michigan. Chris attended High School in Grand Rapids and then spent three years at Western Michigan Univ. He worked three summers at Alpine Golf Course. His placement training was spent with Roland Sullivan and Tony Tridente at Blythefield C. C. in Grand Rapids. During his two years at MSU he was able to maintain an outstanding 4.22 average. Congratulations to Chris! Here is a real sharp man for the industry. S U P P O R T Y O U R A D V E R T I S E R S 11 S A N D P R O F E A T U R E S TIME & LABOR SAVING MACHINE Average 15 traps per hour can be scarified and raked. An average golf course can be completed in 4 — 5 hours. NOTE: An average man raking can com­ plete only 4 - 5 traps per hour. SANDPRO produces a fast payback on initial investment. One man can do the work of three. The SANDPRO can pay for itself in 10 - 12 weeks on an average golf course. 66” RAKING UNIT FOLLOWS THE TRAP CONTOURS EXACTLY. Keeps the trap weed free and crust free. The finished appearance is superior to hand raking. The rake is adjust­ able for depth. HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM gives infinitely variable speed control. Slow down for tight places and speed up for transport. Move forward to reverse in one smooth, continous operation. Control is through foot pedal. No belts, chains, or clutches to maintain. TRACTION ABILITY TO OPERATE IN FINE SAND AND ON BANKS. Three wheel drive coupled with low center of gravity, large low pressure tires, and weight distribution add up to good traction and stability. REMARKABLY QUIET OPERATING VEHICLE Engine is located midship on vehicle and is encapsulated to prevent noise and heat dispersion. The engine is rubber 'shock' mount­ ed so that vibration is not transmitt­ ed through other metal parts. The SANDPRO is the quietest engine powered unit in the golf course maintenance fleet. MANEUVERABILITY IS SUPERB........ Allows SANDPRO to get in and around those tight places all traps have. A short wheelbase tri-cycle design with automotive steering make SANDPRO an agile performer. A 6’ turning radius (unraked circle) means SANDPRO gets the job done faster without repeated passes over the same area. SIMPLICITY of DESIGN & OPERATION allows an inexperienced operator to be­ come a “ SANDPRO” in short order. The hydraulic system eliminates the need for chains and belts and adjust­ ment points, thus cutting maintenance time & expense to a minimum. POWER LIFT/LOWER OF RAKE is controlled by operator for smoother operation. Refuse container allows operator to collect debris from trap without leaving vehicle. Removable for dumping. the SANDPRO The SANDPRO C. E. ANDERSON Co. is distributed bv CALL LAKESHORE COLLECT (216) 651-1600 FOR ALL YOUR TURFGRASS SUPPLIES - QUOTATIONS ON REQUEST - - CHECK OUR PRICES - LAKESHORE E Q U I P M E N T & S U P P L Y C O 1 0 2 3 7 B E R E A R O A D C L E V E L A N D , O H I O 4 4 1 0 2 COMING EVENTS MSU Turf Conférence Questionaire about information needed for new Roster. The average taxpayer may be America’ s first natural resource to be exhausted. 12 GREEN BELT PLANTING by JAMES W. T IM M E R M A N , Greens Superintendent, Orchard L a k e C .C . line except a few hedges. We are after a natural setting. Plant material of varying heights are used. Each module is designed so the larger trees serve as back drop for the smaller flowering trees and shrubs. The following is a list o f the plant material used: Small Trees and Shrubs Acer ginnala — Amur Maple Ameranchier canadensis Juneberry — Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry Euonymun alatus Winged Euonymus Malus Snowdrift Snowdrift Crab Malus dorothea Dorothea Crab Prunus serrulata kwanzan Kwanzan Cherry Large Trees Acer rubrum — Red Maple Acer P. Norway — Norway Maple Acer saccharum — Sugar Maple Gleditsia “ Sunburst” Sunburst Locust Conifers Pinus nigra — Austrian Pine Pinus sylvestris - Scotch Pine Thuj a occidentalis Dark Green Arborvitae Hedge Plant Rhamnus frángula colmnaris Tallhedge Here at Orchard Lake we were faced with the problem of possibly losing many trees along a raod that cuts through our course. The counties future plans call for widening of this road. This would have spoiled the natural beauty of a number of our fairways. We were forced to decide what to do if this occurred. Fencing was looked into as an alternative but because o f cost and the fact that fencing would destroy the natural landscaping o f our course it was ruled out. After careful investigation it was decided to initiate a planting program along the fairways that would be affect­ ed by the tree removal. This planting we have called the ‘ Green Belt’ . When finished it will provide an effective screen and sound barrier agains’t traf­ fic along the road. However, its strong­ est assest is that it will enhance and blend with the existing beauty of our golf course. We attacked this considerable scree­ ning program by first consulting a pro­ fessional landscape architect to guide us in design and selection of plant material. I would reccommend this pro cedure for and club undergoing a large planting program such as ours. If we try and do it ourselves we may find we overload on one particular specie be­ it is our or someone on the cause greens committee favorits. By using trained personnel you achieve the de­ sired results. Our green belt was designed on a modular system. We use two modules of characteristics. Each module is 100 yards long and up to 55 yards in width. different The design is of a free flowing na­ ture. Nothing ever planted in a straight When planting along a fairway we take into consideration how each hole is played. The narrowest parts of the modules are planted to coincide with the most popular landing area for each shot. The wider parts are near the tee and green. Also, the smaller shrub mat­ erial is kept out of narrower parts. The plant material selected is such 13 PROBLEMS at "Your Patch of Green"? CO' VlW-1 % » > DEW REMOVAL *O i Nq » 4 Na n c & & \ \ SOLUTION % N 0 I R R I G A T I 0 N F L E X I B I L I T Y MILLER CENTRAL CONTROLLER Call 398 - 2233 For A Mobile Demonstration At Your Golf Course Truly Automatic Irrigation by fille r Sprinkling Systems R O Y A L OA K 398-2233 Since 1925 that we have good spring and fall color. The flowering crabs and cherries provide the spring color and the foliage of the trees and shrubs, especially the Euonymun, give fall color. The modules are unique in that they can be inded or another module attach­ ed anywhere without disrupting the con­ tinuity of design. The cost of each module, including labor for planting, averages $600 per module. We have been planting 6 mod­ ule a year for the past 2 years. Through careful buying, however, cost can be kept lower to some degree. For ex­ ample, bare root stock is cheaper than balled and burlapped stock. We try to buy as mature a plant as our budget will allow. All material is planted in the spring. The architect and myself will stake a module, taking into consideration the character of the hole. Any existing trees are blended into the planting. We found the fastest way to plant is by the use o f a 24—inch soil auger. This is mounted on the back of a trac­ tor and two men can easily dig all the holes in a few days. All trees are wrapped but only a few of the taller ones are staked. Maintenance costs the first year or two will be quite high. In dry periods the plants will need watering. Last summer as we all know was very dry and we found we had to water at least once a week. We also will fertilize the first few years and spray for any dis­ eases or insects. Our green belt program has been widely accepted by the membership. The women especially like the flower­ ing crabapples. We will continue to plant six modules a year until the project is completed. The one point I particularily like is the module concept. This gives a tho­ rough plan from which to work and can be easily maneuvered to fit any area. Finally, if we are forced to fence in future years we will have an excellent boundary planting that will hide any fencing that would have detracted from the natural beauty o f our golf course. 14 TRAPM ASTIER THE LABOR-SAVER THE TRAPMASTER TRAP RAKE DOES THE WORK OF 3 OR 4 MEN. C A L L F O R A D E M O N S T R A T IO N (3 1 3 ) 398 -3636 LAW N E Q U IP M E N T C O R P O R A T IO N 520 WEST 11 M IL E R O A D R O Y A L O A K , M IC H IG A N 48068 -LESS THAN 3 FT. TURNING RADIUS. -ALL FOUR WHEELS DRIVE. -8 H.P. BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE. -500 LBS. IN WEIGHT. -5 FT. FULL-FLEX RAKE. 15 The PROVEN ONE ». R MGARDEN AND L AWN EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1593 S. WOODWARD A V E . B IR M IN G H A M , M IC H IG A N 48011 T E L E P H O N E : (3 13) 647-7700 "A Patch of Green” 31823 U T I C A R O A D F R A S E R , MICH IGA N 48026 U S. POSTAGE PAID I PERM IT NO. 37 Beard Dr. James Department of Crop Science Michigan State University East Lansing, Mich. 48823