6 V m A PATCH GREEN w Official Publication of the O Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association LET THE EXPERTS AT J. J. DILL HELP YOU MAKE IT BUY DIRECT • SAVE MONEY GET FAST DELIVERIES Your budget will buy more — in chemicals and equipment to apply them — when you deal direct with Dill. As manufacturer, formulator and/or distributor, Dill can save you money. Consistently. Dill is headquarters for complete lines of: • Fungicides • Herbicides • Algaecides • Insecticides • Fog- gers • Sprayers. Dill offers the most com­ plete line of quality turf chemicals in the midwest . . complete with appli­ PROMPT DELIVERY throughout southern Michigan and northwestern Ohio, including weekly shipment via our trucks covering the Detroit, Flint, Lansing and Toledo areas. DIAL TO LL-FREE (WATTS) 800-632-4057 cation instructions. » o t f C .A R E TIP OF THE MONTH ms/ VALUABLE CATALOG Latest edition, up-dated in all respects. Contains a wealth of in­ formation. Lists and describes hundreds of chemicals, pesticides and equipment for maintenance of grounds and waters of golf courses, parks, recreation areas and resorts. J. J. DILL COMPANY Box 788 KALAMAZOO, Ml 49005 Gentlemen: Please send your latest Turf Care Catalog. Dept. PG-4 NAME --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDRESS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C ITY ____________________ ____________ STATE---------------------------------- ZIP 2 MICHIGAN & BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION P R ESIDEN T GEORGE W. PRIESKORN BURROUGHS FARM GOLF CLUB 5341 Brighton Road Brighton, Michigan 48116 Off. 227-1381, R es. 229-9437 V IC E P R ESIDEN T CLEM WOLFROM DETROIT GOLF CLUB 530 Kendry Bloomfield H ills, Michigan 48013 Off. 345-4589, R e s. 338-6375 S E C R E TA R Y -T R E A S U R ER ROBERT HOPE, CGCS THE LOCHMOOR CLUB 20740 Marter Road Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236 Off. 881-8112, R es. 884-8684 BOARD OF DIRECTORS JAY DELCAMP GOWANIE GOLF CLUB 19957 Great Oaks Circle South Mt. 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Lakeshore Equipment Corporation Lawn Equipment Corporation Lebanon/Agrico W. F. Miller Garden Company 0. M. Scott & Sons Company Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Terminal Sales Corporation Turfgrass, Inc. Turf Supplies, Inc. USS Agri-Chemicals Wilkie Turf Equipment Company 3 seasons greetings TURFGRASS, INC. SOUTH LYON, MICHIGAN 48178 Phone: Area 313 437-1427 4 Ted Woehrle Candidate for GCSAA President Theodore W. Woehrle, golf course s u p e r i n t e n d e n t of Oakland Hills Country Club, Birmingham, Mich., was selected as candidate for President of the 4,300-member Golf Course Superin­ tendents Association of America (GCSAA). The GCSAA election will be held in Portland, Ore., Feb. 9, 1977. Woehrle, a certified golf course s u p e r i n t e n d e n t , has been at the Birmingham club since 1968 and was previously superintendent at Beverly Country Club, Chicago, 111. A member of GCSAA for 19 years, Woehrle has served as director four years president during 1976. Locally he has served as presi­ dent of the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation, Illinois Turfgrass vice and the e l e c t i o n Foundation, the Midwest Association of GCS, Michigan and Border Cities GCSA and as director of Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. He received a bachelor of science degree in turfgrass management from Purdue University in 1954. The is held at the Association’s annual meeting during its 48th International the week of Turfgrass and Show, Feb. 6-11 in Portland, Ore. Highlights of the conference and show include some 150 exhibitors from throughout the country and educational sessions presented by 70 speakers from Uni­ versities, industry, government and the A s s o c i a t i o n . A record-breaking attendance of more than 5,000 persons is expected. Conference Season’s Greetings from the Editor and Publisher WARNING! Beware of Winter Damage Winter is here and we should all be aware of the three dangers that our grass is exposed to during the winter. 1. 1 Desiccation - This is simply the drying out of the grass to the point where the grass dies. Desiccation is especially bad during open winters. The Southeast portion of Michigan is very vulnerable because of the small amounts of snow. greens exposed to wind, sandy soil mixes and thatchy greens with poor root systems are most likely to suffer. High You can help prevent this problem by covering the greens with thermal blankets - heavy topdressing or with brush. Some Superintendents circle the green with snow fence to help catch the snow on the greens. 2. Direct low temperature kill. This is most often associated with com­ pacted soils, poorly drained sites or low areas where the plants are sub­ in water followed by a hard merged freeze. This causes the crowns to become hydrated and then frozen. this situation occurs, you have to drain the standing water off the it freezes. Provide turf before When underdrains where possible. If ice should form and remain for thirty days you should become con­ the ice. } cerned and Punch holes in it - break it up - try melting it with black materials. to remove try 3. Ice sheet damage over unfrozen soil. When this happens, there is an odor similar to sewer gas associated with the melting process. The grass is killed from the inhibition of gas exchange and the build up of toxic chemicals and gases in the root zone and crown areas. Again - try to punch holes in the ice and cause the ice to melt. Begin this practice no later than 30 days ) after the ice forms. If you wait 60 1 days, you will lose at least half your grass and if the ice should stay for 90 days you probably will lose all of your grass. FINAL GOLF DAY FIGURES All the figures are in from Golf Day and Chairman, Bruce Wolfrom reports that a check for $6,700.00 will be given the Michigan T u r f g r a s s Foundation for research in Michigan. to ( Scotcs) ProTurf Helping the superintendent through turf research... ■ Controlled Release Fertilizers ■ Fertilizer/Pesticide Combinations SCOTTS • LELY • GANDY SPREADERS Finest quality turfgrass seed-Fairways • Greens • Tees • Roughs Scotts Windsor and Victa blends ■ Fungicides—Herbicides—Insecticides ■ Soil Testing—Weed & Disease Identification Ted Mulcahey T echnical Representative 7205 S. Jennings Road Swartz Creek, Mich. 48478 Telephone: 3 18/658-4702 6 OUR ENTIRE ORGANIZATION JOINS IN SENDING WITH EVERY GOOD WISH FOR THE NEW YEAR! GOLF CAR DISTRIBUTORS 1980 W. Wide Track Drive (U.S. 10) Pontiac, Michigan 48058 Phone: (313) 338-0425 7 Open Letter from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Dr. John Kaufmann has joined the turfgrass staff after three years on the faculty at Cornell University. John worked and studied here for several years under Dr. Jim Beard and this has made the transition, from Cornell back to MSU a s mo o t h one. His research specialties will be in turf­ environmental grass physiology, and varietal stress, management evaluation. of interests and abilities of the group as a whole has resulted in minor shifts in responsibilities that are needed to cover various duties and to function as a team. R e a s s e s s m e n t David E. Aldous has come with Dr. Kaufmann from Cornell. He will be pursuing a Ph.D in the area of environ­ mental controls on turfgrass growth. We welcome Dave to MSU. extension an undergrad Scott Eicher, turf major, is working part-time to handle turfgrass needs. Upon completion of his B.S. degree in March, he anticipates pursuing a M.S. degree while continuing his extension respon­ sibilities. His work in extension is a real time saver for us. We look forward to developing the new turfgrass field facility. Decisions are presently being made as to the best location for the facility. Progress, will be the Turfgrass Conference. reported at Another Of the problems facing the turfgrass industry today, Poa annua is one that needs attention. While the argument of) whether it is a weed or a grass con­ tinues, a primary research objective' at MSU will be to determine cultural, practices that will improve its adap­ tation to Michigan conditions. It is time to recognize that Poa annua is a major “ sports” turfgrass in Michigan. 1 important research objec­ tive will be reducing energy input in producing and maintaining turfgrasses.) The improvedj and cultural practices to varieties maintain them have in an energy intensive management system. Varieties and selections need to be e v a l u a t e d to provide acceptable cover at minimum main­ tenance levels. Additionally, cultural levels need to be adjusted to the level of use expected the turfgrass1 species or variety. This information, should to considerable energy savings in managing turfgrasses. for ability presently available resulted for lead We look forward to your continued support and contributions to the Turf-* Continued on Page 10, No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MiLORGANiTE G o lf C o u rse s U se More MILORGANITE T h a n A n y O th e r F e rtiliz e r ________ l TERMINAL SALES CORR 12871 EATON AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 8 Keep your turf in top playing condition. Trust it to Chemagro. "NEMACUR 15% Granular is a fast-acting nematicide that provides months of residual control of all major turf nematodes. Requires no injection —apply with a granular applicator and water in. RDYRENE fungicide controls dollar spot, plus all Helminthosporium diseases— melting out, leaf blight, leaf spot. Also controls copper spot, stem rust, brown patch and snow mold. Its small cost offsets the big cost of repairing after disease gets started. RDEXON 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. R DASANIT nematicide/insecticide. Broadcast DASANIT 15% Granular for control of microscopic 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 nematicide into root zone for maximum control. RDYLOX insecticide. This fast-acting selective insecticide gives quick clean up of sod webworms. Dissolves readily in water for application with any type of spray equipment. R BAYGON insecticide. A carbamate insecticide that controls certain 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 of Mobay Chemical Corporation. Box 4913, Kansas City, Missouri 64120. BAYGON, DASANIT, DEXON, DYIOX and NEMACUR are Reg. TMs of the Parent Company of Farbenfabriken Bayer GmbH, Leverkusen. DYRENE is a Reg. TM of Mobay Chemical Corporation. RESPONSEability to you and nature 7659B 9 CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY TABLE HOW TO OSE THE by DR. PAUL SARTORETTO to Many opportunities present them­ selves the Golf Course Superin­ tendent to tank mix chemicals either to achieve more effective control or to save on labor. All chemicals are classified into solubles and insolubles. state. We need your Turfgrass Foundation Cont. grass Program at MSU. Our desire is to serve your needs as an industry in the input and communication to assure us that these needs are being met. Sincerely, John Kaufmann Ken Payne Paul Rieke Joe Vargas to aid Then, FOUR rules have been formu­ lated the superintendent in determining what chemicals can be tank-mixed without e n c o u n t e r i n g phytotoxicity. RULE NO. 1: NEVER MIX INSECTI­ CIDES WITH OTHER CHEMICALS. This does not mean that insecticides cannot be tank-mixed, because there are superintendents who do mix them. The rare instances are confined to low rates for surface treatment only, and not grub-proofing rates. Continued on Page 17 Man’s brain can be likened to a wagon. 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Fill in the questionaire below and mail to: BOB HOPE The Lochmoor Club 20740 Marter Road Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi. 48236 Off. 881-8112, Res. 884-8684 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 IL IN 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 g o lf course supplier who c a lls on you and give him the information needed for appl¡cation. 12 Wilkie hosts Turf Education Seminar On November 9th and 10th, several of the c o u n t r y ’ s top turf experts addressed approximately 280 represent­ atives from school systems, cities, park and recreation departments, land­ scaping firms and golf courses regarding turf maintenance, at Wilkie Turf Equip­ Dr. John Kaufmann, head of the Turf Research Program at Michigan State University, “ Turfgrass Varieties and Over seeding” led off the program, which was duplicated each day. Dr. A1 Turgeon, head of the Turf ment Company in Pontiac. discussing 50 Lb. Net Weight LEBANON Gmtv/CM FERTILIZER TURF PRODUCTS A DIVISION OF LEBANON CHEMICAL CORPORATION THE BISHOP COMPANY LEBANON. PA. 17042 A New Outside Appearance - Same Dependable Quality OMAtu/C¿u¿ FERTILIZER * Good Names To Grow By Call your Country Club Distributor or James L. Camp, (219) 485-6828. 13 WANT THE FINEST TURF IRRIGATION SYSTEM? Use the complete J-M turf irrigation system. Some of our most beautiful and best cared for environ­ ments are golf courses. We can help make the good ones better and keep the great ones great. . . easily, in fact, automatically, with the complete Johns- Manville turf irrigation system. ( Buckner ÜZi CALL YOUR SISCO MAN TODAY! W e iviâti y o u a h a p p y a n d proâ p ero u â J^lew tyear 313 - 398-2233 - - S P R IN K LE R IR R IG A TIO N S U P P LY COMPANY 1316 N. Campbell Rd., Royal Oak, Mich. 48067 E N G IN E E R E D R A IN Research Program at the University of Illinois, followed with a talk on “ Weed Control” . Walter Wilkie presented some views on “ Irrigation’s Role in a Mainte­ nance Program” . Dr. Joe Vargas of Michigan State discussed “ Disease Control” . Chuck Willey of The Toro Company dealt with past and present “ Turf Equipment in a Maintenance Program” . response There was something for everyone in the messages delivered, and with the overwhelming the third such meeting, it will undoubtedly be a fixture in Wilkie T urfs periodic offerings of pertinent turf information topics. to this, Those interested in attending ses­ sions next year need only advise Wilkie Turf Equipment at (313) 373-8800 to be placed on their mailing list. Patience is a minor form of despair disguised as a virtue. Dr. Kaufmann explains how various turfgrasses proliferate. 14 USS Vertagreen 17-0-8 with Balan... We’ll help you weed and feed! Vertagreen Fertilizer For Professional Turf with Balan 1 7 -0 -8 Your local USS Vertagreen distributor has a proven fertilizer for professional turf that performs two jobs at once. USS Vertagreen 17-0-8 with Balan gives your fair­ ways a healthy shot of quick­ acting nitrogen —and the supply continues because 25% of the nitrogen is derived from urea- formaldehyde. It also controls Poa Annua, crabgrass, goose grass, water grass and foxtail — thanks to Balan, the highly effec- tive pre-emergence herbicide. This versatile and economical product contains sulfate of potash for lush, green color and is rounded out with vital secondary and micro-nutrients including chelated iron. USS Vertagreen with Balan is another reason we say, “ see the best, for the best” — and that’s your local Vertagreen distributor. He can help you weed and feed. Best Products! / Best People! Agri-Chemicals Division of United States Steel P O Box 1685, Atlanta, Ga 30301 15 C H EM IC A L C O M P A T I B IL IT Y T A B L E I N S O L U B L E S F U N G I C I D E S - 7 5 T E R S A N - L S R T E R S A N T E R S A N - S P S P O T R E T E B R O M O S A N S P E C T R O 3 3 3 6 I N S E C T I C I D E S WP D I A Z I N O N D U R S B A N WP S E V I N WP M A L A T H I O N WP H E R B I C I D E S D A C T H A L T U P E R S A N B A L A N B E T A S A N F E R T I L I Z E R S - F O R M U R E A I B D U S O L U B L E - I N S O L U B L E C O M B I N A T I O N S F U N G I C I D E S C A L O C H L O R K R O M A D A C T I D I O N E - R Z A C T I D I O N E - T H I R A M T H I M E R C A D T R E T E 1 9 9 1 F O R E M A N E B Z I N E B C A P T A N D A C O N I L 2 7 8 7 D Y R E N E F U N G O ( P R E - E M E R G E ) by Dr. P. Sartoretto W . A . Cleary Corp. Somerset, N . J . 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RULE NO. 2: ALL I NS OL UB L E S (WETTABLE POWDERS) CAN BE TANK-MIXED. ability offers broad spectrum control, particularly when the pr o b l e m is not r e a d i l y * discernable and a shotgun mixture is This more apt to control the pest. 1 RULE NO. 3: ONLY ONE SOLUBLE CAN BE TANK-MIXED WITH ANY NUMBER OF INSOLUBLES. TWO OR * THREE SOLUBLES CAN BE TANK- MIXED BY C U T T I NG THEI R ' RESPECTIVE RECOMMENDED RATES i PROPORTIONATELY. If two are used, cut the rates in half. If three are used, cut the rates by one third. Example: j MCPP 2, 4-D — Dicamba mixture - use 1/3 their recommended rates, which is > approximately 1/2 lb. MCPP, 1/3 lb. 2, 4-D, 1/8 lb. Dicamba per acre. The mixtures of soluble fungicides, such as PMAS, Caddy, Cadminate, and Actidione often give better control than } any of them singly. Example: When using a mixture of PMAS and Caddy, } cut their respective rates in half - 1/2 ounce PMAS and 1/2 ounce Caddy per 1,000 sq. ft., with or without insolubles ) such as Spotrete, Bromosan, 3336 or 1991. 1 RULE NO. 4: IN USING SOLUBLE , FERTILIZERS WITH OTHER CHEMI­ CALS. A GOOD PRACTICE IS NOT > TO EXCEED ONE OUNCE SOLID TO ONE GALLON OF SPRAY MIX. (See chart on page 16) RULE NO. 1: ) NEVER TANK-MIX EMULSIFIABLE INSECTICIDE CONCENTRATES. f RULE NO. 2: ALL INSOLUBLES CAN BE TANK- MIXED WITHOUT I NCURRI NG PHYTOTOXICITY, PROVIDED THE P RODUCTS ARE SPRAYED AT ' RECOMMENDED RATES OF EACH Continued on Next Page More or better is not always the best way to success. Sometimes it’s simply a matter of doing what needs to be done. 17 LAKESHORE E Q U I P M E N T & S U P P L Y C O . 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NEW MBCGCSA MEMBERS We welcome the following new mem­ bers to the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. James Hardy (C) Wayne Ertel (C) Jeffery Gorney (C) Darwin Prieskorn (C) Dale Bauer (C) James Naugler (B) Craig Ashworth (A) Carl Jacob (C) Rick Trombley (C) HOW ARE YOU AT RIDDLES? 1. What is the seat of a dog’s pants? 2. Why is a dentist a sad man? 3. What has one head, one foot, and four legs? 4. What state is round on the ends and high in the middle? If you plan for one year, plant rice. If you plan for ten years, plant trees. If you plan for 100 years, educate men! — Chinese Proverb Keep smiling. It makes everyone wonder what you’re up to. Answers to riddles: 1. His lungs. 2- He alwa looks down in the mouth. 3. A bed. 4. Ohio. Season’s Greetings AND ALL GOOD WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR Bob, Burt, Don, Gordie, John Mac., John K., Dave, Roy, Jim, Ed & Ron 19 Best Wishes for the Coming Season Û from Hal Vogler and the W F. 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