September 1976 AI PATCH GREEN O fficial Publication of the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association i J,_______________ MAKE IT LET THE EXPERTS AT J. J. DILL HELP YOU BUY DIRECT • SAVE MONEY GET FAST DELIVERIES Your budget will buy more — in chemicals anfeequipment to them — wherjjfeu deal dired formula ÂAs manufacturer, distributor,.Dill can save you /rConsi! Dill offers the most com­ plete line of quality turf chemicals in the midwest . . complete with appli­ cation instructions. is headquarters for complete Dill lines of: • Fungicides • Herbicides • Algaecides • Insecticides • Fog- Drayers. PROMPT DELIVERY throughout southern Michigan and northwestern Ohio, including weekly shipment via our trucks covering the Detroit, Flint, Lansing and Toledo areas. DIAL T O LL-F R E E (WATTS) 800-632-4057 » o f CAKE TIP OF THE MONTH FA LL /W IN T E R . . . Beat rising prices! Check your supply and order NOW! Don't be caught next spring without needed chemicals for early and efficient application. 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. .Z IP . i / \ A Y I ¿MICHIGAN AND BORDER r Fsucp°H CIT,ES G0LF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS L ^ L / V wewg»i' 5 ASSOCIATION P R E S I D E N T GEORGE W. 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Circulation 1,250 Ted Woehrle, CGCS, Oakland Hills C.C. Clem Wolfrom, Detroit Golf Club C o-Ed ¡tors Printed At BLAKEMAN PRINTING COMPANY Fraser, Michigan M O N T H L Y A D V E R T I S I N G R A T E S D ouble P ag e S p rea d ...................................... $100.00 B ack O utside P a g e ...........................................85.00 F u ll P a g e .............................................................. 55.00 H a lf P a g e .............................................................. 35.00 Quarter P a g e ........................................................25.00 Eighth P a g e ..................................................... 12.50 Sixteenth P a g e ................................................. 7.50 C la s s ifie d A d (per column in c h )................ 5.00 D IS C O U N T R A T E S : One Y ear 10% THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS Alfco Inc. Century Supply Corporation Chemagro Chipman Division of Rhodia W.A. Cleary Corporation J.J. Dill Company FDS Fertilizers, Inc. Golf Car Distributors Huggett Sod Farm, Inc. Lakeshore Equipment Corporation Lawn Equipment Corporation Lebanon/Agrico W.F. Miller Garden Company O.M. Scott & Sons Company Sprinkler Irrigation Supply (Sisco) Terminal Sales Corporation Turf grass, Inc. Turf Supplies, Inc. USS Agri-Chemicals Wilkie Turf Equipment Company 3 Keep your turf in top playing condition. Trust it to Chemagro. R 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. R DYRENE 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. R 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 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. R DYLOX 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. BA Y G O N , D A S A N IT, D EXO N , D YLO X and N E M A C U R are Reg. TM s of th e Parent C om pany of F a rb en fab riken B ayer G m bH , Leve rku se n. D Y R E N E is a Reg. TM o f M obay C hem ical C orp o ra tion . RESPONSEability to you and nature 7 6 5 9 B 4 Qualifying for Pesticide Applicator C ertification By ROBERT L. MESECHER Staff Assistant, Plant Industry Division Michigan Department of Agriculture The Federal E n v i r o n m e n t a l Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA) of 1972 substantially amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenti- cide Act (FIFR A) of 1947. FIFRA was administered by the United States D e p a r t me n t of Agriculture until authority was t r a n s f e r r e d to the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970. The 1972 amendments extend Federal controls to the actual applica­ tion of pesticides by the user by regulating intrastate as well as inter­ state marketing of pesticide products. FEPCA provides for pesticides to be classified for general use or restricted use. It further provides that private applicators and commercial applica­ tors who use restricted pesticides be certified. To be certified an applicator must demonstrate practical knowledge of the safe use of chemicals, proper operation of equipment, the effects of his applications of pesticides upon the applicable Federal and State laws. environment, and A private applicator is defined as a person using or supervising the use of restricted pesticides to produce an agricultural commodity on property owned by him or his employer, or (if applied without compensation other than trading services) on the property of another person. Any applicator not meeting the definition of a private applicator to be a commercial applicator. is considered pesticides, The 1972 law extends to the states the authority to certify applicators, register initiate programs designed to meet their local needs. In order to assure that Michi­ gan’ s the p e s t i c i d e industry of this state will continue to farmers and and access proposed to c o mmo n l y used have pesticides, it was necessary to change our pesticide legislation to conform with FEPCA. Michigan’ s pesticide legislation requires any person who uses a restricted use pesticide to be certified as does the Federal law. It further provides that any commençai applicator engaged in the business of applying pesticides must be certified whether that applicator uses restricted pesticides or not. The state law also requires dealers who sell restricted use pesticides to be licensed. Further controls over restricted use pesticides have been enacted which limit the sales of these materials to certified applicators. The Michigan Department of Agri­ culture submitted proposed legislation to the Governor for introduction in the 1975 legislative session. The bill was introduced June 3, 1975 by rep­ resentative Bela Kennedy as HB 5310. The bill passed the House with no dissenting votes and was referred to the Senate Committee of Consumers and Agriculture. Unless there are serious amendments to the bill in the Senate, passage is anticipated early in the 1976 legislative session. The FEPCA mandates that states desiring to certify applicators submit a State Plan to EPA giving details of how they plan to certify applicators. The state plan must assure that the State has, or will have, enabling legislation, qualified personnel, and devote adequate funds for implementing Effective people are solution finders. They go after facts, find them, then use their imagination to come up with positive answers. 5 certification. The state plan must contain a detailed description of the certification procedure to be used and conform to the standards of competency prescribed by the administrator. The States standards oc competency may equal or exceed, but in no case be less than the standards set forth in the federal regulations. The Michigan D e p a r t me n t of Agriculture has submitted an appro- vable plan for certifying applicators to the Region V EPA administrator requesting approval contingent upon passage of the enabling legislation. The State Plan submitted has adopted the 10 major categories and corres­ ponding standards of competency set forth in the federal regulations plus three sub-categories under agriculture. The three sub-categories are Field Crop Pest Control, Vegetable Crop Pest Control, and Fruit Crop Pest In addition, the state will Control. require a d d i t i o n a l standards of competency for applicators engaged in aerial application or space fumigation. The Department has been working i n t e r a g e n c y through pesticide advisory committee with Michigan State University Cooperative Extension in developing training materials to assist applicators in becoming certified. The training materials will consist of a core manual for private applicators and a core for commercial applicators, manual plus unit manuals for each of the categories. The manuals will be auto­ tutorial, or self-teaching, and contain a study guide to assist the applicator in studying. This system of preparing for certification is believed to be more practical than attending classroom training sessions. It allows the person the present Service to study at his own pace and eliminates the inconvenience of attending formal I training sessions. The training manuals are in various stages of development but are expected to be ready for distribution between July and September of 1976. Private applicator manuals will be made available at each of the County Ex­ tension offices and the six Regional offices of the Michigan Department of Agriculture. applicator manuals will be available only from the Regional offices of the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Commercial instructions Competence feels ready locations and dates in the safe handling and use of pesticides will be deter­ mined by written examination. Private a p p l i c a t o r s will be examined at various to be determined at a later time. A certifica­ tion packet will be distributed with the manuals and contain an applica­ tion form, fee receipt card, and a sheet of for completing the form. A list of examination sites will be included in the packet. When the applicator to take the e x a m i n a t i o n he must submit the application form, $10.00 certification fee and the fee receipt card to the Department of Agriculture. The fee receipt card will be returned and advise him of the examination site and date. The fee receipt card will serve identification authorizing him to take the examination. Upon successful completion of the examina­ tion the applicator will be provided with a certification card authorizing the purchase of r e s t r i c t e d use applicators pesticides. will make application in the same manner, however, examinations will be scheduled by appointment and as Commercial HUGGETT SOD FARM, Inc. Nuggett +11 Kentucky Blend Huggett's Shade Mix Warren's A-34 Warren's A-20 Bentgrass Sod 6 4114 E. M AR LETTE M A R LETTE, MICH. 48453 Phone (517) 635-7482 administered in the Regional offices. Congress recently passed HR 8841 further amending FIFRA in various respects and extending the deadlines for full implementation to October 21, 1977. We don’ t know at this time what impact these amendments will have on our pending legislation, although it is anticipated that HB 5310 will take immediate effect when it is passed. Language in the bill will allow com­ mercial applicators currently licensed under to c o n t i n u e operating until the expiration of the licensing period. Certification of commercial applicators will be required at the beginning of the 1977 licensing year legislation is passed. for private applicators will be available during the winter of 1976 and 1977 and be mandatory by October 1977. if the proposed Certification existing law One of the amendments to FIFRA is a self-certification provision for private applicators. The term self- certification is misleading and entails much more than the farmer signing his name to an affirmation form that he is competent. The l a n g u a g e of the amendment provides for the adminis­ trator to assure that such form contains adequate information and affirmations to carry out the intent of the act. The reading that we get from EPA is that a self-certification system for private applicators and proposed by a State will In consort with the Interagency Pesti­ cide Advisory Committee and the Cooperative Extension Service we are planning to continue with the examina­ tion system for private applicators. require mandatory training. I have tried to give an overview of coming applicator certification the program resulting from the mandate of congress. I realize my observations have been brief and will entertain any questions at this time. As empty vessels make the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers. — Plato Featuring CUSTOM BLENDING to suit your needs! ANNOUNCING . . . The addition of chemicals by the m-m C O R P O R A T I O N S O M M E R S E T , N .J . F ungicides, Herbicides, Specialty Products F A L L . . . PMAS (10%) SPECTRO BROMOSAN F E R T IL IZ E R S M A N U F A C T U R E D BY THE ANDERSONS FRED SPEIER ( 313) 681-9336 “ Premium Products — Economically Priced” 5324 W. BLOOMFIELD LAKE W. BLOOMFIELD, MICH. 48033 7 Maples method for measuring greens By PALMER MAPLES, Jr., C.G.C.S. The Standard Club, Atlanta, Georgia Greens Superintendents can get into serious difficulties if they do not apply proper and specific amounts of seed, fertilizer and fungicides to their greens. to apply p r o p e r amounts, however, they must know the exact square to which the items will be applied. In order footage My method of c a l c u l a t i n g the is easy and accurate. greens area Materials required are a two-foot square of plywood, a 100-foot tape, and some graph paper. A large circle is drawn on the board and marked at 10-degree inter­ vals. A small screw in the center acts as a measuring point. Four small nails through the corners of the board will help hold it in place on the green. The board is placed near the center of the green with 0 degrees pointing to the rear of the green and 180 degrees and pointing toward the fairway. The tape is placed on the center screw and a measure is made to the edge of the green over the 0 degrees mark and recorded. Next a measure is made over the 10 degrees mark to the edge of the green and recorded. This repeated at each 10 procedure degrees interval, giving a total of 36 measurements. is If desirable, permanent sprinkler heads can be located and mapped by measuring to them and estimating the degree of their measuring line. Measurements for each green are then recorded on graph paper, either 8 or 10 square graph paper does well. is drawn A small circle in the middle of the graph paper with marks at 10 degree intervals, the same as the large circle on the board. Using the proper scale (1” equal 10 ft. or 1” equal 16 ft.) measure from the center of the circle in a line with each 10 degree mark and make a dot at the recorded distance. After all measurements are recorded by dots on the graph paper, a line is drawn the dots. This forms a true outline of the green. This outline could be used to record drain lines and cup positions. connecting To determine the area of the green, add the 36 measurements and divide the total by 36 to get an average of the measurements. This average figure is then multiplied by itself to get its square. This figure is then multiplied by 3.1416 and the answer is the total square feet in the green. E xam ple: 1. Sum of 36 m easurem ents 1,440 ft. 2. 1,440 divided by 36 equ als 40 ft. average. 3. 40 X 40 equals 1600 Sq. Ft. 4. 1600 X 3.1416 equ als 5026.56 Sq. Ft. No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE Golf Courses Use More M I L O R G A N I T E ^ etM Than Any Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORR 12871 EATON AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 8 NEW The economical way to haul supplies and equipment over your grounds. The 12 hp T u rf Runabout 12 HP TURF RUNABOUT. The vehicle provides basic transportation and light hauling capabilities at a price that will fit any grounds keeper’s budget. It will move a man and his equipment from job to job around your grounds much quicker than walking and more conveniently than with a tractor. W ith a Cush­ man T u rf Runabout he can get more work done in less time. is powered by a 12 hp, air-cooled, 4 -stroke engine. W ith the 3 speed transmission, it pro­ vides plenty of power, yet is economical to maintain. Standard equipment includes handlebar steer­ ing, wide turf Traction Tread tires, and the step-side pickup box that measures 4 6 " x 34% " x 12". A sk your Cushman dealer about the 12 hp T urf Runabout and the varied line of T urf Truckster vehicles and turf-care accessories. GOLF CAR DISTRIBUTORS 1980 W. Wide Track Drive (U.S. 10) CUSHMAN TU F F -C A R E EQ U IPM EN T Pontiac, Michigan 48058 Phone: (313) 338-0425 A Word of Caution From the B U LL SHEET, August 1976 It will be recalled by some superin­ tendents that when plastic PVC pipe began being used in golf course water distribution systems some 20 years ago, it gave considerable trouble by joints pulling apart and pin hole leaks appearing in the wall of the pipe. This all happened even when the pipe was “ snaked” in the trench to allow for pipe mo v e me n t due to temperature changes. In some instances the trench was not back filled until the cool of the evening, the idea being to bring the pipe material to a minimum of contraction due to a reduction in temperature. Despite all of these precautions there were some colossal plastic pipe failures and this type of pipe was outlawed for several years on Chicago golf courses; however, numerous eventually proved that the trouble did not lie with the pipe, instead it was traced to the method in which the pipe was installed. in mind that PVC pipe has a thermal expansion, or contraction, of 2” per 100 ft. per 50 degree F change in temperature. This indicates that if a 50 degree F tem­ perature change takes place in 1000 ft. of PVC pipe in the winter time, this length of pipe would be 20 inches shorter. This contraction makes the It should be borne investigations pipe pull apart or stretch the walls so they become weakened and produce pin hole leaks. In those early days the PVC pipe was fabricated with solvent welded joints and no provision was made for pipe movement due to temperature changes. Today’ s method of installa­ tion is to fabricate the pipe in 20 ft. lengths with push-on joints, each joint acts as an expansion joint, this has eliminated the troubles we en­ countered in former years. In view of all the above, I am apprehensive of some recent construc­ tion methods where the plastic pipe is being pulled into the fairways. In order to do this the pipe must be fabricated with solvent weld joints for the modern push-on joint cannot be used. In other words, no provision is being made for movement due to t e m p e r a t u r e changes. ARE WE HEADING BACK FOR THE SAME TROUBLE WE RAN INTO 20 YEARS AGO BY PERMITTING PIPE TO BE PULLED INTO THE FAIRWAYS? C. E. (Scotty) Stewart Homewood, Illinois Isn’ t it amazing how clearly we see in others the faults we ignore in our­ selves? 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Why buy three machines when this one does it all? The (in engine-driven PTO driven models) is backed by Toro people, Toro parts and service, and by our new one year warranty. Equipment Company WILKIE TURF 1050 OPDYKE ROAD PONTIAC, MICH. 48057 RAKE-O-VAC or - DISTRIBUTED BY - (313) 373-8800 u FORE-PAR MANUFACTURING CHICOPEE MANUFACTURING CO. 3M ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS AGRICO F E R T ILIZ E R S FOX V A LLE Y MARKING SYSTEMS E. I. DUPONT ACTI-DIONE PRODUCTS VELSICO L CHEMICALS CONTAINER DEVELOPMENT CYCLONE SEEDER COMPANY MALLINCKRODT CHEMICALS 0TURFGRASS, INC. Phone: Area 313 437-1427 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? 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 NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON D A T E _______ MAILING ADDRESS_________________________________________________________ C IT Y ___________________________ S T A T E ________________ Z I P ________________ Or you may contact the next golf course supplier who calls on you and give him the information needed for appl¡cation, 12 SULPHUR The forgotten turf nutrient By ROGER A. BROWN, Sales Manager The Andersons, Lawn Fertilizer Section Maumee, Ohio During the years 1957 through 1962 only 10 to 13 states were listed as having a Sulfur deficiency in their soils. Today there are at least 29 states deficient in this amazing life giving element. Sulfur is essential to the healthy growth of turf as well as all plants. Here are some of Sulfur’ s benefits to turf. 1. Improves water penetration in soil. 2. Increases iron, manganese, copper, zinc, and boron to the plant. 3. Improves soil structure. 4. Builds plant disease and winter damage. healthy protoplasm and to help resist drought, availability tissue of 5. Enhances color. 6. Promotes turf growth and density. 7. Aids the turf response when used in combination with nitrogen. 8. Helps keep alkalinity in balance. 9. Aids nitrogen release from organic matter. 10. Improves recuperation capacity. WHY NEED FOR SULFUR NOW? IS THERE AN INCREASED Substantial amounts of sulfur used to be in the air because of coal burning home furnaces. Sulfur would be carried to the soil and plants by rain. During the 50’ s as much as 200 lbs. of sulfur per acre would be in the annual rainfall in the Chicago area while the rural areas of Kentucky only included CHIPCO protects your turf from the world’s toughest critic... 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Today, because of very little sulfur coal burning and e n v i r o n m e n t a l controls eliminating sulfur emissions the amount of sulfur returned to the soil in rainfall has been practically eliminated. Before the popularity of today’ s high analysis plant food, most fertili­ zer had a high concentration of sulfur ingredients, such as contributed by ammonium superphosphate, potassium sul-po-mag. But because of lower costs and greater availability, higher analysis sources of nutrients are used containing little or no sulfur. As a consequence, two of the most important sources of sulfur that have been washed out of the air by rain and a normal ingredient in fertilizer have almost been eliminated. sulfate, sulfate, The sulfur present in the soil is eventually used up or leached out. The more nitrogen used the more sulfur is Continued on Page 16 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. S iS i (& tu c k n e r CALL YOUR SISCO M A N TODAY! Jim V ince - Mike Byrnes - Tom Kennedy - Warren G ulick - 3 1 3 -3 9 8 -2 2 3 3 - SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SUPPLY COMPANY 1316 N. Campbell Rd., Royal Oak, Mich. 48067 14 &E N G IN E E R E D R A IN | Vertagreen Hit the fairways this fall with an application of this great new USS Vertagreen fertilizer and you're on your way to fe w erturf problems next spring. This quality product is ideal for fall fairway fertilization because it has a high potash analysis., .and that means less w inter kill. Potash works to toughen the grass, giving the turf healthy and hardy leaves that can better withstand the cold winter weather. Potash also helps your fairways resist disease problems such as dollar spot and brown spot. A soil test in the late summer or early fall will determine if your fairways lack this vital nutrient. And if they do, USS Vertagreen Fall Fairway Fertilizer is the answer because it's formulated with primary nutrients specifically for your area. See your USS Vertagreen distributor and he'll showyou how this great new product can winterize yourfairw ays this fall. Next spring you'll be glad you did. See your Vertagreen distributor Agri-Chemicals Division of United States Steel P.O. Box 1685, Atlanta, Ga. 30301 15 Sulphur Cont. needed for proper turf growth. Depleted sulfur must be replenished or severe turf damage can result. Here is a list of sulfur sources. Sulfur C arriers Elem ental Sulfur Sulfur Coated Urea Ammonium Sulfate Ferrous Sulfate Gypsum P otassium Magnesium Sulfate (Sul-po-m ag) Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate Potassium Sulfate Superphosphate A verage fertilizer and sulfur content N -P -K -S 0-0-0-99 32-0-0-24 21-0-0-24 18% S, 21% F e 20% Ca, 18% S 0-0-22-18, 11% Mg 16% S, 22% F e 0-0-50 - 17% S 0-22-0 18% Ca, 12% S HOW MUCH SULFUR DOES TURF REQUIRE? Normally grass contains as much sulfur as phosphorous. The more nitrogen that is fed the more phos­ phorous, potash and sulfur needed. For example, if 4 lbs. of nitrogen were fed each thousand sq. ft. of turf it would require 1 lb. of phosphorous; 2 lbs. of potash and 1 lb. of sulfur. Sandy soils would require more sulfur because of leaching tendencies. CAN SULFUR BE TOXIC TO GRASS? The major sulfur villain is sulfur dioxide usually produced by smelters. This atmospheric contamination can completely kill plants. It is rare that sulfur added to the soil will harm plants. However, in arid or poorly drained soils, high concentrations of sulfates can cause problems by making calcium unavailable. SULFUR DEFICIENCIES symptoms to deficiency; Plants deficient in sulfur have very those with a yellowing of faint scorching of leaf tip leaf similar nitrogen leaves, continuously until withers and dies. SULFUR pH OR INCREASE SOIL ACIDITY IS NEEDED TO LOWER the whole If your pH is 7, add 2 lbs. of sulfur per 100 sq. ft. for every V2 degree of pH you want to decrease. For example: 50 Lb. Net Weight LEBANON Qm tw/CiuA FERTILIZER TURF PRODUCTS A DIVISION OF LEBANON CHEMICAL CORPORATION THE BISHOP COMPANY LEBANON. PA 17042 A New Outside Appearance - Same Dependable Quality Inside E Cousitu/CM FERTILIZER * Good Names To Grow By Call your Country Club Distributor or James L. Camp, (219) 485-6828. 16 > if your pH is 7, 2 lbs. of sulfur per 100 sq. ft. will bring your pH down to 6.5 and 4 lbs. of sulfur per 100 sq. ft. will bring the pH down to 6.0. 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