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MILNE 220 Country Club Drive G rosse P ointe Farms, M ichigan 48236 PINE LA K E COUNTRY CLUB ROGER GILL 1894 Alton C ircle Walled Lake, M ichigan 48088 O ff. 681-1322. R es. 264-6931 DON LA FOND BAY POIN TE GOLF CLUB 3635 Union Lake Road Union Lake, Michigan Off. 363-0144. R es. 363-1142 BARTON H ILLS COUNTRY CLUB BRUCE WOLFROM 639 Barber Street Ann Arbor, M ichigan 48105 Off. 662-8359. R es. 663-9213 CLEM WOLFROM D E TR O IT G O LF CLUB 530 Kendry B loom field H ills, M ichigan 480 13 O ff. 345-4589. R es. 338-6375 LA K E LAN D S GO LF AND C .C . JAMES G. VLASSIS 8760 C hilson Road Brighton, M ichigan 48116 Off. 227-544 1, R es. 227-6926 P R E S I D E N T E M E R I T U S OAKLAN D HILLS COUNTRY CLUB TED WOEHRLE Birmingham, Michigan Off. 644-3352, R es. 646-8512 Chairman, Jim Vlassis, announced at the annual meeting that the final figure from the Golf Day Benefit was *8,000.00. Jim and his various committees are to be congratulated for their devoted efforts in making this the most suc­ cessful tournament of its kind in the country. A check for $8,000.00 will be presented to the Michigan Turfgrass to all Foundation. Congratulations that participated in the 9th Annual Golf Day Benefit. this, It was also pointed out in the that 45 percent of our total in report membership anyway in words, only 55% of our membership cares about our future. did not participate this endeavor. In other One of the big prizes — a wheelbarrow full of booze. I can’t believe that 45% would not even buy one ticket. The money collected and given to the Turf Foundation is being used to improve turf conditions in the State of Michigan. It helps to make our jobs a little easier and understandable. Let’ s all s u p p o r t next year’s program. No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE Golf Courses Use More MILORGANITE Thun Any Other Fertilizer rr, y-stiï: TERMINAL SALES CORR 12871 EATON AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 Some of the prizes given away at the Golf Day Benefit at Bay Pointe Golf Club in September. Dr. Vargas, emcee of the Golf Day, reading off names drawn for prizes. President Jerry Gill, to the right, watching very carefully to make sure Joe keeps things on the up and up. T h e h a p p y , h a rd w o rk in g G o lf D a y C o m m itte e . L — R : G eo rge P rie s k o m , C lem W olfrom , c o -c h a irm a n , B ru c e W olfrom , F r it z M c M u lle n , J im V la s s is , c h a irm a n , s e a te d — J e r ry G ill, P re s id e n t. 5 46th INTERNATIONAL TURFGRASS GCSAA CONFERENCE AND SHOW FEBRUARY 16-21,1975 NEW ORLEANS A totally re-designed GCSAA Conference educational program will offer golf course superintendents and others interested in the management of fine golf turfgrass a unique opportunity to become better informed professionals. Beginning Saturday, February 15, recognized leaders will present two days of in-depth information in GCSAA's Pre-Conference Seminars, Management I — Financial Decision Making, and Pesticide I — Principles of Chemical Usage. These seminars will be offered on a separate pre-registration basis ($40 for GCSAA members or $60 for non-members). Another new offering at this year's Conference will be the Association's Certification Examination. Given Sunday, February 16, and again on Friday, February 21, eligible members who have made the normal prior arrangements with the headquarters office may complete the six-hour test requirements of the program. Those tested Sunday may make a Thursday afternoon appointment to review their results. Re-testing on previously incompleted sections will also be available. Perhaps the greatest alteration to the GCSAA Conference and Show will be the week-long educational program. With more than 40 speakers in concurrent general and special interest sessions, Conference registrants will have greater flexibility in choosing sessions that personally interest them. General educational assem­ blies on topics such as governmental relations with OSHA and EPA officials, the general manager concept and turf management; or special interest sessions on landscaping, personal finance, people relations, communications, etc., will provide everyone greater latitude in improving themselves. Opening Tuesday morning, and running through Thursday after­ noon, GCSAA's Turfgrass Industry Show promises to provide superintendents and club officials the latest information available from the country's leading manufacturers and sales staff. Nearly 100,000 square feet of exhibit space will be filled by approxi­ mately 160 firms, displaying their products and introducing new items of interest to turfgrass specialists, as they answer technical questions. Wednesday afternoon of Conference week will be devoted to the Association's Annual Meeting and Election of Officers. Reports requiring membership action, and items introduced by the membership will be acted upon at this important meeting. In addition, GCSAA's 1975 President, Vice President and Directors will be elected. fj Closing out the week will be a tour of turfgrass facilities in the area Friday morning. Registering separately for this event, those on I the tour will be given a first-hand look at Southern operations as they travel to several different operations and points of interest. While the members are attending educational sessions, the exhibits or meetings, their wives will be treated to the finest of New Orleans. Special tours to interesting sites in the city and surround- ing areas will be available to the ladies. A Hospitality Center will also be open throughout the week in the Headquarters Hotel so the ladies can meet for their tours, renew acquaintances or simply relax. Social activities have not been forgotten at GCSAA's 46th Annual Conference. The traditional Monday evening get-together and Thursday's Annual Banquet and Dance will offer memorable entertainment, food and fun. . | I Preceding GCSAA's Conference and Show in New Orleans will be the Association's Annual Golf Tournament, scheduled this year for Pensacola, Florida. The men will challenge two area golf i courses Thursday and Friday, February 13 and 14, while the ladies | will be hosted at a third area course. Conference registration will remain at $15 for members and their [ wives, or $35 for non-members. Banquet tickets will be the normal f $10, with daily show passes staying at $5. Conference materials will be sent to individuals on your request by completing and returning the form below. Begin now to make your plans to attend this great event and bring along your assistant and green chairman or president to join your fellow superintendents. The educational opportunities are too great to pass up. PREPARE FOR CHANGE . . . TO G ETH ER ! | Please send the 1975 Conference and Show materials to: Please send the 1975 Conference and Show materials to: Last Name Mailing Address C ity & State Club or Firm First Name Last Name First Name M ailing Address Zip Code City * State Zip Code Club or Firm Mail this card to GCSAA Headquarters, 1617 St. Andrews Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. Mail this card to GCSAA Headquarters, 1617 St. Andrews Drive, Lawrence. Kansas 66044 6 Agrico 18-4-10 Works More Efficiently. And We’ll Go To Any Links To Prove It! It’s a fact. Agrico Country Club Fertilizer for tees and greens provides more efficient feeding. It gets down to the grass roots quicker, and gives you more feeding power for your money. We ll prove it to you on your own course, free of charge. While other fertilizers are still at the surface level—where they can be mowed away by greens mowers—Agrico’s 18-4-10 formula is already rapidly penetrating to the root zone. The key to its rapid penetration is Agrico’s scientifically sized, extremely dense particles. These tiny, non-burning granules are quickly dissolved and absorbed to provide instant, longer lasting feeding power. With far less pick-up by mowers. Proven on leading golf courses, Agrico’s 18-4-10 contains the balanced nutrient formula necessary for controlled sustenance of high-quality turf. Ten units of water insoluble nitrogen provide the balanced ratio necessary for continued, long-term feeding. Quickly available sources of nitrogen cause immediate green-up... Sulphate of potash increases summer durability and winter hardiness, while reducing disease incidence. Agrico’s low phosphorus content avoids excessive build-up while promoting vigorous, deep root formation. “We’ll Go To Any Links” To prove that Agrico works more efficiently, we ll go to any links. Complete the coupon below, and we ll come to you with a free product demonstration. We ll prove beyond a doubt the effectiveness of Agrico’s 18-4-10 formula for tees and greens. And we’ll fill you in on Agrico’s full line of dependable course-care products. AgricoCountry Club Bud Camp 5208 Renfrew Drive Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46815 Please contact me for a free product demonstration of 18-4-10 and for information on Agrico’s other course-care products. Name_____________________________________ Title______________ Golf Course ___________ Street or R O. Box____________________________ Phone Number_________________________ _ City_____________ State__________ Zip___ Offer good only in Agrico trade areas. 7 9 Winner o f C lo s e s t to H o le on number 16- O ne o f th e g u e s ts b e in g h e lp e d by G e o rg e B o y e r, g o lf p r o fe s s io n a l fro m the D e tr o it G o lf C lu b , in re tr ie v in g h is e rra n t s h o t a t th e 16th. TURFGRASS / y r TWO COMPLETE SEED INVENTORIES Merion Baron Winter Green Fylking Nugget Norlea WAYLAND I MICHIGAN 49348 ★ C O W B E L L TELEPHONE WAYLAND 616-792-2241 L EEDS 8 ---------------------------------------- SPECIALISTS GOLD TAG SEED QUALITY BLENDS Special Mixes particular need 48116 ^ I N C O R P O R A T E D for your BRIGHTON MICHIGAN BRIGHTON 313-229-6169 GRAND RAPIDS 616-877-4614 Nominating Committee Announcement Making the official announcement, Nominating Committee Chairman Keith Nisbet, W e s t v i e w GC, Gromley, Ontario, stated that current GCSAA Vice President Palmer Maples, Jr., of the Standard Club, Atlanta, Ga., has been nominated by the committee to run for Association President at the 1975 Annual Meeting’ s election of officers. Nominated to run for Vice President are two current Directors, Richard W. Malpass, Riverside G&CC, Portland, Ore., and Theodore (Ted) W. Woehrle, Oakland Hills CC. Birmingham, Mich. for the Running three Director positions will be Mike R. Baviar, Inverness GC, Palatine, 111.; George W. Cleaver, Chestnut Ridge CC, Lutherville, Md.; Louis D. Haines, Denver CC, Denver, Colo,; Roger A. Larson, Del Monte Properties Co., Pebble Beach, Calif., and Gordon C. Witteveen, Board of Trade CC, Wood- bridge, Ontario. on in addition to Nisbet were D. William Adams, Ks.; Richard H. Eichner, Calif.; Carlton E. Gipson, Tx.; and John J. Perry, CGCS, Ct. c o m m i t t e e Serving The election will be held at The Rivergate in New Orleans on Wednes­ day, February 19. the Christmas Party Chairman, Jerry Gill, announced the , date of the Christmas Party as Friday, 1 December 6, 1974. Once again it will be held at The Edgewood Country Club, Union Lake, Michigan. The price per couple is a low $30.00 - this includes cocktails, hot hors d’oeuvres, dinner and Music. Last year we had over 120 in atten­ dance. Let’ s see if we can surpass this figure this year. Once you use a Chipco something. You'll be using Chipco everything. □ Chipco Spot Kleen □ Chipco Microgreen Liquid □ Chipco Turf Herbicide“D” □ Chipco Spreader Activator □ Chipco Thiram 75 □ Chipco Crab Kleen □ Chipco Turf Herbicide MCPP □ Chipco Buctril □ Chipco Turf Kleen ^ I v x i i a CHIPMAN DIVISION CHIPMAN DIVISION OF RHODIA, INC. New Brunswick, N.J. 08903 9 New MBCGCSA Officers Here are your new Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superin­ tendents Association Officers and Directors: Jerry Gill, Superintendent of Tam- O-Shanter Country Club, Orchard Lake, Michigan, was re-elected President of the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association, at the annual meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 1974, at Maple Lane Golf Club, Warren, Michigan. Re-elected Vice President for the coming is George Prieskom, Superintendent of Burroughs Farm Golf Club, Brighton, Michigan. Also re­ elected Secretary-Treasurer for 1975 was Bob Hope, Superintendent, The Lochmoor Club, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. year elected The two new D i r e c t o r s of the Association three-year terms are Bruce Wolfrom, Superinten­ dent, Bartai Hills Country Club, Ann and Roger Gill, Arbor, Michigan, to MICHIGAN T U R F G R A S S C O N F E R E N C E January 14 and 15, 1975 KELLOGG CENTER Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan Contact: Mr. Richard Anda, Turfgrass Ext. Associate Dept, of Crop & Soil Sci. MSU East Lansing, Mich. 48824 10 Superintendent, Pine Lake Country Club, Walled Lake, Michigan, was re-elected for a second term. The one retiring Board member was A1 Kaltz, Superintendent, Maple Lane Golf Club, Warren, Michigan. Committee Chairmen Appointed President, Jerry Gill, Superinten- ! dent, Tam-O-Shanter C.C., appointed | the following committee chairmen: Education Arrangements Golf ByLaws Publicity Membership Christmas Golf Day Chrmn. Vice Chairman The Patch of Green Benevolent Bill Milne Don LaFond George Prieskorn Jim Vlassis Roger Gill Bob Hope Jerry Gill Bruce Wolfrom Jim Vlassis Ted Woehrle Jim Vince Kurt Kraly 50th Anniversary Our chapter will be celebrating its Golden Anniversary this coming year. The Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association was formed in September, 1924. It is the oldest affiliated chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Associa­ tion of America. A committee has been formed to plan various festivities for the entire year with thoughts toward a celebra­ tion sometime during the year. Clem Wolfrom and George Prieskorn are going to co-chair this committee. Any and all help will be appreciated. SPARTAN, AND ROUGHMASTER. What are your gang-mowing problems? Pick the right Toro gangs for your turf. Spartans, for formal mowing (with 5, 7 or 9-blade reels?) Roughmasters, for rough mowing (with 4 or 5-blade reels?) S IN G L E K N O B , B E D K N I F E T O - R E E L A D JU S T M EN T DISTRIBUTED BY WILKIE TURF Equipment Company 1050 O P D Y K E ROAD P O N T IA C , MICH. 48057 (313) 373-8800 TORO YOU WON’T BELIEVE IT, BUT.. . . This month we are still able to offer you a SPECIAL INVENTORY REDUCTION PRICE on a limited number o f (fauckner* roller and wheel base sprinkler stands packaged and sold two in a box, while they last! MODEL NO. R-18 W H E E L S , 17" T R E A D , 3/4" IPS, 3/4" H O S E R-13 R O L L E R , 12" , 3/4" IP S, 3/4" H O S E Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Company Division of A. J. Miller, Inc., 1316 N. Campbell Rd., Royal Oak, Mich 48067, (313) 398-2233 Chicago (312) 629-7730 1974 LIST (each) $10.75 13.50 YOUR PRICE (box of 2) $11.00 13.80 / y ENGINEERED RAIN ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ^ A L B E R T K A L T Z A S S O CI AT ION? Fill in the questionaire below and mail to: 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 Sterling1 Heighfs^Mich.' 48077 Phone: Off. 268-2130, Res. 463-2892 M A IL IN G A D D R E S S __ _____________________________________________________ C I T Y __________________________ ._________ S T A T E ________________ Z IP ____ Or you may contact the next golf course supplier who calls on you and give him the information needed for application. 12 Make Meeting Reservation Chairman, Don LaFond of the arrangements committee mentioned in ! his report at the annual meeting that many members are not making reserva­ tions in advance of our meetings. A request to make reservations is made in the announcements for each meeting. Failure to do this simple thing, has * cost our association over $200.00 this year. We must pay guarantees for some meetings if they are not met. Please cooperate in this matter. It was also pointed out that several of our members have not paid their accounts at some of the Clubs that were h o s t i n g our meetings. The * association has also paid these unpaid bills. This cost our association over $300.00. If this continues, we can all expect a dues increase to cover these short­ ages. It wouldn’t be fair to saddle the entire membership with the responsi­ bility of covering payments owed by just a few inconsiderate members. Committees Need Help Our association works by commit­ tees. These committees need your help. If you are interested in helping contact the chairman of your favorite committee list of chairman is found in this issue and their phones and addresses are listed in the front of the magazine. - a T *■L iRFCRASS I Make it happen k AgricaCountry Club Works More Efficiently. Beautiful turf is no accident. i TURFGRASS, INC. Phone: Area 313 437-1427 13 Winterizing Your Underground Sprinkler System from C E N T U R Y /R A IN -A ID It’ s that time of the year to think about winterizing irrigation system to avoid damage caused by freezing. By the necessary steps to protect your system now, you will avoid costly springtime repairs. taking your Blowing out your irrigation system 3. with an air compressor has proven to be the most popular and sure way of draining in the Midwest. We strongly recommend this method. irrigation systems Drainage Procedure followed The following sequence for drainage in order, and should be tailored to your particular installation: 1. Several days or a week before actual draining: A. Locate irrigation drawing. B. Turn off water supply. C. Open drains that flow directly creeks or lines, tile into ponds. D. Insert sprinklers at the high and low points of the lines to replace the water as the low heads drain. 2. Connect suitably sized air com­ pressor near the source of water. j Note: A piping system of 3” and j less can be blown quickly with one 125 cfm compressor. Piping , systems 4” - 8” can be blown | faster with less chance for error with two 125 cfm compressors. Beginning at the water source, open each sprinkler outlet until you get air and no water, then close, on one branch of the main line and follow it to the dead end. Do the same on each branch of the main line until you have air and no water coming from each outlet. Be sure to allow compressor to build up pressure so the water will be moved with a large volume of air. Repeat step 3 to check drainage. Starting again at the water source and working toward the end of each the drain valves slightly to be sure air and no water escapes. Close the drain, wait a minute, and repeat. Water may have collected at the low points. Note: Drains and surface water usually standing Continued on Next Page lateral, crack 4. 5. 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Also controls copper spot, stem rust, brown patch and snow mold Its small cost offsets the big cost of repairing after disease gets started "DEXON fungicide. Stops Pythium. This non-mercurial fungicide is also extremely effective in preventive programs to control cottony blight. It’s compatible with other turf pesticides •DASANIT nematicide/insecticide. Broadcast DASANIT 15% Granular for control of microscopic eel-worm nematodes that destroy turf root systems, cause grass seedlings to wither and die. Requires no injection that makes turf unplayable for weeks during spring and summer. Easily applied with any conventional granular insecticide applicator. Thorough watering leaches insecticide into root zone for maximum control. *DYLOX insecticide. The fast-acting selective insecticide gives quick clean-up of sod webworms Dissolves readily in water for application with any type of spray equipment ®BAYGON insecticide. A carbamate insecticide that controls turf insects, including many species resistant to chlorinated hydrocarbon and organophosphate insecticides. Safe to Bermuda, zoysia, rye, clover, colonial bentgrass and other common varieties when used as directed For great turf that gives your golfers great shooting, order these Chemagro turf pesticides from your chemical distributor. Chemagro Agricultural Division, Mobay Chemical Corporation. Box 4913, Kansas City, Missouri 64120 7559B RESPONSEability to you and nature H T H E H GROWING UNEFOR FMETURF 15 occur at low points in the terrain. Closed drains will prevent the surface water from entering the pipe line through the drain valve (along with the drainage sump), and eliminate the drain closing chore during spring turn-on. stones from Pumphouse Drainage The basic piping system is now drained and special attention is needed to properly drain the pump-house. One small slip at this state of drainage could be very expensive. Pumphouse drainage: 6. A. Starting at the discharge line in the pumphouse wall, trace the flow of water in the piping through gate valves and check valves, and open necessary drains. B. Drain pump volutes by re­ the bottom plug or moving .opening drainage cock. C. Remove or drain suction drop pipe. Y O U ’ RE E N T IT L E D TO T H E BEST Call Us For Your Needs GOLF COURSE CHEMICALS | | (You’ ll get it - and more!) | Herb Carson Marvin Rothman A M ER IC A N R E S E A R C H C O R P . 11840 MAYFIELD AVE. LIVONIA, MICH 48150 (313) 522-2400 Ext. 2401/2402 16 D. Remove water from pressure covers by reducing blowing cover bolts. valve out or loosening | E. Turn pump motors off and | against | protect possible rodent nesting. windings from pressure F. Drain water j gauges, switches, tank sight i glasses, tank air chargers, | and other special items sub- j ject to freeze in pumphouse. valves Program operate once a day for 5 minutes to prevent the solenoid plunger ( reduce the t from moisture in the solenoid coil and ; automatic controller contacts. sticking and automatic to j 7. , ; Before going out and renting an air compressor and blowing your system, take several hours with your blueprint and the above procedure. Write down in sequence the steps you plan to take | when you start actual drainage. The steps can be listed by thinking of yourself as entering the pipeline at the source of water and your job is to push the water out on top of the ground as you move through the pipe. What routes will you have to follow to push all of the water out the dead end of every line? The same route you took entering the pipes at the source to get to the dead ends mush be followed by the wall of air you will put into the system when blowing out. if the dirt Frost damage repairs have got to rate near the top of the bad job list. In addition they occur at a critical j time of year from a manpower stand­ point, and can cause several weeks of anguish is not properly flushed after the repair is made. Now is the time to think about any neces­ sary pump and sprinkler repair re­ quired for next year’ s operation. Get the necessary part on order and make the repairs conveniently in the winter rather than wait for the spring rush. Take the time to properly drain your irrigation this fall. GCSAA Chemical Usage Seminar As the Environmental Protection Agency’ s October, 1976 deadline for certification of all pesticide appli­ cators moves closer, the steadily S u p e r i n t e n d e n t s Golf Course of America Association (GCSAA), is continuing its efforts to prepare all of its members for these crucial examinations. implementation According to the latest information from Washington, D.C., many states are well ahead of the time frame established by the federal office for testing and the certifying fact, certification examinations are being given in several states, with more stringent requirements expected in the near future at state levels. of applicators. of In seminar. GCSAA has either presented or planned a total of nine offerings of its comprehensive “ Principles of Chemical Usage.” Beginning immediately, all seminar participants will receive a p e r s o n a l copy of GCSAA’ s new P e s t i c i d e Usage Reference Manual, designed especially for golf course superintendents to meet the needs established by the EPA requirements. After being reviewed by the GCSAA Educational Advisory Council leading university turfgrass personnel, they termed the publication one of the best collections of comprehensive pesticide informa­ tion they had seen. of nine The manual has been organized according to the current EPA require­ ments, with each of the seven sections separated by tabs to facilitate easier use of the publication. Included in the manual are sections on labels, safety, Continued on Next Page 17 four Best Set for IRRIGATION SPRINRLER SUPPLIES RAINBIRD-NELSON-SAFE-T-LAWN BUCKNER-MOODY-SKINNER PIPE & FITTINGS — PVC — Sewer & Drain (Corr) — Polyethylene — Galvanized — Copper — Aluminum PUMPS AND PUMPING STATIONS COMPLETE IR R IG A TIO N — Systems Design — Specifications — Budget Estimates liCTïï1F C m ( O WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS CENTURU SURFIS CORP. 3890 W. Eleven Mile Rd. Berkley, M i. 48072 (313) 543-7730 RAIN-AID DIV. 22159 Telegraph Rd. Southfield, Mi. 48075 (313) 356-9137 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6 9 0 0 Pardee R d ..Taylor, M ic h ig a n (313) 291-1200 DON’ T EVEN THINK OF B U Y IN G ............................ GRASS SEED FERTILIZERS FUNGICIDES W ITHOUT C A L L IN G 291-1200 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6 9 0 0 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, M ic h ig a n (313) 291-1200 R .P. K LEIN & SONS, INC. 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Bound in a semi-hard cover, the manual can be disassembled include additional material, or transferred to any three- ring style of binder. to j As a course which will help super- for their state’s intendents prepare version of the EPA chemical applica- [ certificati m examination or the tor j GCSAA Certification Program, the complete pesticide seminar schedule, including is as follows: Dec. 3 & 4; Anaheim, Calif. - Dec. 10 I & 11; New Orleans, La. - Feb. 15 & 16 (Pre-Conference). those already held [ and $60 study manual Registration fee of $40 for GCSAA for non-members members includes and other materials, an optional examination and refreshment but does not include housing or meals. breaks, Additional information concerning a particular seminar may be obtained from chapter officers or by contacting the GCSAA Headquarters, 1617 St. Andrews Drive, Lawrence, Ks. 66044 ' Care for Dormant Grass Much continuous effort is expended for excellent turf during the growing seascxi, and there is no reason for those efforts to go down the drain by losing grass to winter desiccation. 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