* V sERiALianuary 1977 B 7 1 9 7 7 UNIVERS! ÏV A PATCH Official Publication of the 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 equipm ent to apply them — when you deal direct with Dill. As m anufacturer, form ulator an d /o r distributor, Dill can save you money. Consistently. cation is headquarters for complete Dill lines of: • Fungicides • Herbicides • Algaecides • Insecticides • Fog- gers • Sprayers. Dill offers the most com ­ plete line of quality tu rf chemicals in the midwest . . com plete with appli­ P R O M P T DELIVE RY throughout southern Michigan and northwestern Ohio, including weekly shipm ent via our trucks covering the Detroit, Flint, Lansing and Toledo areas. instructions. DIAL TOLL-FREE (WATTS) 800-632-4057 » TIP OF THE MONTH WINTER . . . B eat risin g p rices! C h eck your supply and order N O W / D o n ’t be caught next spring w itho ut needed c h em icals for e a rly and e ffic ie n t appl ¡c a tio n . 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. KALAMAZOO, Ml 49005 J. J. DILL COMPANY Gentlemen: Please send your latest Turf Care Catalog. Box 788 Dept. PG-4 NAME ADDRESS C ITY_____ . STATE. . Z I P . MICHIGAN & BORDER C ITIE S G OLF COURSE SUPER IN TEN DEN TS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT GEORGE W. PRIESKORN BURROUGHS FARM GOLF CLUB 5341 Brighton Road Brighton, Michigan 48116 Off. 227-1381, Res. 229-9437 VICE PRESIDENT CLEM WOLFROM DETROIT GOLF CLUB 530 Kendry Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013 Off. 345-4589, Res. 338-6375 SECRETARY-TREASURER ROBERT HOPE, CGCS THE LOCHMOOR CLUB 20740 Marter Road Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236 Off. 881-8112, Res. 884-8684 BOARD OF DIRECTORS JAY DELCAMP GOWANIE GOLF CLUB 19957 Great Oaks Circle South Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043 Off. 468-1432, Res. 791-8481 ROGER GILL 1894 Alton Circle PINE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB Walled Lake, Michigan 48088 Off. 681-1322, Res. 264-6931 PLUM HOLLOW GOLF CLUB WARD SWANSON 29642 Westfield Livonia, Michigan 48150 Off. 352-2436, Res. 421-8049 JAMES TIMMERMAN ORCHARD LAKE COUNTRY CLUB 2474 Lafay Orchard Lake, Michigan 48033 Off. 682-2150, Res. 682-7234 WALTER TROMBLEY, CGCS 3130 Orion Road ARROWHEAD GOLF CLUB Lake Orion, Michigan 48035 Off. 373-5240, Res. 693-2924 BRUCE WOLFROM, CGCS BARTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 639 Barber Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 Off. 662-8359, Res. 663-9213 PRESIDENT EMERITUS GERALD GILL TAM-O-SHANTER COUNTRY CLUB 3466 Walnut Lake Road Orchard Lake, Michigan 48033 Off. 626-8325, Res. 851-7904 "A PATCH OF GREEN” P u b l¡ s h e d m o n th ly by the MICHIGAN AND BORDER C ITIE S G O LF COURSE SUPER IN TEN DEN TS ASSOCIATION Circulation: 1,250 Ted Woehrle, CGCS, Oakland H ills C .C. James Timmerman, Orchard Lakes C .C. 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Scott & Sons Company Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Terminal Sales Corporation Turfgrass, Inc. Turf Supplies, Inc. USS Agri-Chemicals Wilkie Turf Equipment Company 3 THE llh p and I8hp RUNABOUT The Cushman solution for economical turf trans­ portation and light hauling. The Truckster Runabouts are de­ signed to provide basic transporta­ tion and light hauling capabilities at a price that will fit into any bud­ get. They have the speed and versa­ tility to increase your efficiency by getting workers and equipment from job to job more quickly. With a Truckster Runabout workers spend less time walking and more time working. And they won’t tie up a golf car that could be on the course earning a profit. There are two models. Model 52477 has a 12 hp air-cooled single cylinder engine and handlebar steering. Model 50477 is powered by a twin-cylinder, 18 hp OMC en­ gine and has wheel-type steering. Both units use a 3-speed H-shift pattern transmission and feature a permanently-mounted pick-up box measuring 46" x 343/4" x 12". If you work on turf at a golf course, large buildings and grounds com­ plex, or as a landscaper, one of the most economical and valuable ma­ chines you can own is a Cushman Truckster Runabout. GOLF CAR DISTRIBUTORS 1980 W. Wide Track Drive (U.S. 10) CUSHMAN Pontiac, Michigan 48058 Phone: (313) 338-0425 4 Special Spring Sale Model 52477 . . . $2,295.00 Model 50477 . . . $2,895.00 Part of the young crowd. Christmas Party a Success One hundred and fifty-eight Golf ) Course Superintendents, their wives, friends and guests attended the Annual ' Christmas Dance on December 10, 1976 at the Edge wood Golf Club. Once again Host, Ken McRae and } his wife, Elizabeth, arranged for a I great night of eating and dancing. The food was outstanding. The hospitality at Edgewood is always appreciated. Chairman of the Christmas Party, Gerald Gill and his wife, Mary, are to be congratulated for choosing the site and selecting the menu and arranging for the delightful music. They have been doing this for several years now and have never failed to arrange for a great party. Each one just a little better than the last. following The contributors were cocktails and the responsible other finances: for J.J. Dill Co. W. F. Miller Co. Turf Supplies Inc. H. F. Godwin W. A. Cleary Corp. Wilkie Turf Equipment Turfgrass Inc. A. J. Miller Certified Laboratories Terminal Sales Corp. Charlie King Lawn Equipment Corp. L & E Chemicals Lake shore Equipment Harley Davidson Golf Car O. M. Scott Co. Lebanon/ Agrico Chairman Gerald G ill and w ife, Mary. Gerald is a past Presi- dent of the MBCGCSA. He is Superintendent of Tam-O-Shanter Country Club. 5 Certified Superintendents Renew CGCS Credentials ination (six hours), six points. Five years have passed since the Certified Golf Course Superintendent program was begun, and since the certification must be renewed every five years, the first certified superin­ tendents now are becoming eligible for renewal. According to GCSAA records, 38 certified superintendents are eligible for 18 are involved in the process and 11 already have renewed their certification. certification renewal, The certification renewal program stipulates that six points must be earned during the five-year certifica­ tion period in order to earn renewal. The points may be earned by any of the attendance following methods: at GCSAA Conference, one-half point each year; successful completion of GCSAA Seminar, two points; certifica­ tion renewal examination (two hours), four points; current certification examr According to a GCSAA survey, the certified superintendent earns an average of $2,900 a year more than the noncertified superintendent. Employers often seek certified superintendents because they know that those superin­ tendents have recognized expertise and knowledge in golf course management, and employers feel that they can rely on such individuals. Superintendents to see the program as a personal benefit and an aid to finding good employment. Also, , certification is seen as a means of proving oneself and one’ s expertise. tend Application forms and additional information about the certification and certification programs are available from the GCSAA Director of Education, 1617 St. Andrews Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. renewal Christmas Dance Keeps Bob Hope Out Late . . . . The boys are telling the world that Bob hasn’t gone home and it’ s after 10:30 P.M. - A First . . . He even looks like he’ s having a good time! 6 ‘TtCcc/Uÿtot — A Great Golfing State Did you know that there are 610 golf courses in Michigan? There are only four states with more courses. Michigan was tops in National Golf Day. C o n t r i b u t i n g C l u b s gave $9,861.10. The Great Oaks Golf Club in Rochester led with $1,000.00. gave $6,700.00 and The Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Associa­ tion the Golf A s s o c i a t i o n of M i c h i g a n gave $2,000.00 to the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. This coupled with the $500.00 to G.C.S.A.A., $500.00 to the U.S.G.A. and $300.00 to O.J. Noer Foundation, plus the contributions from » Western Michigan Superintendents and Turfgrass Managers less than ) $20,000.00. Yes, Michigan is a great the Northern Association total slightly golfing state. * Association. They have always worked closely with the Golf Course Superintendents the Green Committee presented a Seminar and one hundred-nine people attended 9 including Green Chairman, Committee This past year, Michigan also leads in contributions to the Evans Scholarship Program. The Golf Association of Michigan is the in organized golf association * best America. S u p e r i n t e n d e n t s members, and speakers. The subjects covered were the r e c o m m e n d e d G.A.M. Standard Chart of accounts, role of the Green Committee and Chairman and two other sessions on water management and poa annua management. The State of Michigan still leads in Turfgrass Research, number of turf students (100) and in quality of golf courses. AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED IN PORTLAND i n d i v i d u a l s The Distinguished Service Award, presented annually at the Conference and Show, will be given to three out­ standing this year. Recipients are Paul E. Weiss, Sr.; Harold W. Stodola and Robert M. Williams. The presentations will be made in Portland, Oregon, February 7, 1977. golf A GCSAA Math Manual, designed to superintendents with assist calculations in all phases of their work, will soon be available to all GCSAA members upon written request. When you are yourself — you’re through! through improving * ( Scotts) ProTurf Helping the superintendent Ted Mulcahey ■ Controlled Release Fertilizers ■ Fertilizer/Pesticide Combinations SCOTTS • LELY • GANDY SPREADERS Finest quality turfgrass seed—Fairways • Greens • Tees • Roughs Scotts Windsor and Victa blends through turf research... ■ Fungicides—Herbicides—Insecticides ■ Soil Testing-Weed & Disease Identification Technical Representative 7205 S. Jennings Road Swartz Creek, Mich. 48473 Telephone: 313/655-4702 7 Hodas elected to Directorship of the Irrigation Association Ernie Hodas of Berkley, Michigan was elected to the Board of Directors of The Irrigation Association at its recent national convention in Newport Beach, California. Hodas is President of Century Supply Corporation of Berkley, which also operates divisions in Southfield and Bronson, Michigan in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. and The firm irrigation equipment supplier to the turf and agricultural markets. Hodas has been active with the Association since assuming the Presidency of his company six years ago, and has served as Program Chair­ man for the o r g a n i z a t i o n ’ s 26th Convention in 1975 and as a member of its L a n d s c a p e Irrigation and Membership Committees. is an Prior to his association with Century, Hodas was President of P-G Assco Corporation for 16 years, a firm which manufactured and distributed replacement appliance parts. During this time, he served as President of the National Appliance Parts Suppliers Association. He is an a s s o c i a t e member of the Engineering Society of the American Society of Detroit, Agricultural the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and other industry asso­ ciations. Engineers, from and The Irrigation Association (formerly the Sprinkler Irrigation Association) is a 550-member organization with m e m b e r s h i p the United Its States members are manufacturers, distribu­ e n g i n e e r s and tors, contractors, research personnel interested in the field of irrigation. The Association sponsors an Annual Convention and Technical Conference each year, as throughout overseas. co-sponsored with well as eight regional Irrigation Short Courses for the training of industry^ personnel and users in both agricul­ tural and turf irrigation. It has just r e c e n t l y the, University of Nebraska, the publication of the first Correspondence Course on Irrigation Theory and Practices, and publishes a wide variety of technical^ material field of irrigation, including renowned 4th Edition of “ Sprinkler Irrigation” and new “ Wastewater Resource Manual” . The organization is also active in the field of setting standards for industry equipment. in the world the The I r r i g a t i o n Association is headquartered at 13975 Connecticut Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland. WHAT’S IN STORE FOR ’77 As the economy continues to improve, we should see a leveling off of prices. Equipment will cost about 5% more this year but some of our materials should drop in price. Fertili­ zers are once more readily available and bargains can be found especially if ordered early with early delivery and early payments. A savings o f 8-12%, can be realized in some cases. The National Association of Golf Course Superintendents is once again presenting helpful Seminars in Pesti­ cide Usage, Management I Landscape and Management II. A Math manual has been added to the p e s t i c i d e manual. Take advantage of these aids. If you are not a member, join now. You can’ t afford not to join. From a talk at the 46th Annual Turfgrass Conference. Correction of Surface Drainage by F R IT Z McMULLEN Forestlake Country Club Bloomfield H ills , Michigan Good drainage is essential for the dent on the soil subdrainage system maintenance and health of turfgrass on or soil pores to remove large volumes a golf course. A great number of the of water at one time. Good surface problems we e n c o u n t e r on golf drainage is one good tool in being able to maintain a uniform stand of turf on courses, either directly or indirectly, involve drainage. any heavily used turf area. Three things can happen to water which falls on a turfgrass area: 1. It can move across the surface and runoff. 2. It can infiltrate into the soil. 3. It can remain on the surface plant. Good surface drainage in Northern regions can also prevent the loss of turf, which often results when surface moisture collects and freezes in close proximity to the crown of the grass until it evaporates. Surface drainage is imperative for downpour left from a heavy from overwatering can removal of excess moisture during a weaken turf, make it more susceptible heavy rain so that we are not depen- to disease and even cause death by Standing water or WANT THE FINEST TURF IRRIGATION SYSTEM? Use the complete J-M turf irrigation system. Som e of our m ost beautiful and best cared for en viro n ­ m ents are golf courses. We can help m ake the good ones better and keep the great ones g r e a t. . . easily, in fact, autom atically, with the com plete Johns- M anville tu rf irrigation system . !S5i uckner CALL YOUR SISCO MAN TODAY! HOPE TO SEE YOU - 3 1 3 - 3 9 8 - 2 2 3 3 IN PORTLAND 0 - S P R IN K L E R IR R IG A T IO N S U P P L Y C O M P A N Y 1316 N. Campbell Rd.( Royal Ook, Mich. 48067 9 0 E N G IN E E R E D R A IN 1 Surface Drainage Cont. scalding if the sun heats the water to high enough temperatures. Excess water can also interfere with the golfer trying to play golf as well as with the maintenance crew trying to maintain the turf. Who hasn’t closed the course on a rainy day to have it stop raining and the sun come out and your members are stacked starting booth waiting for you to open the course and you can’t because of standing water on greens, tees and fairways possibly due to poor surface drainage. up at the for The use of drainage tile lines in the soil can be an effective method of removing excess gravitational water, which will provide improved air circulation within the root zone. The main purpose of the drainage lines is to lower the water table, so they should be placed at least two (2) to three (3) feet deep in the soil. It must be remembered that the presence of a drainage line at 2 to 3 feet will not improve the infiltration at the surface if the pores in the soil are compacted and will not conduct the water to the drainage lines. Some reasons for this might be: compaction, thatch or an impermeable layer of soil in the soil profile. Therefore, for quick infiltra­ tion and removal of surface water, drainage tile is not always the best answer, unless they are connected to the surface with vertical catches or a vertical trench filled with fine gravel to the surface. Areas where most of our surface drainage problems occur are: Greens, Tees, and Fairways. Fortunately, today most courses are \ and surface built by specifications and one of the primary concerns of these specifica­ is a s s u r a n c e of rapid and tions adequate subsurface drainage and also built-in guarantees of sufficient moisture retention and available air. This shows that we have > realized in earlier construction we might not have considered surface drainage as a primary factor. that Unfortunately, lot of superin­ tendents have courses to live with, that haven’t been built with much l surface d r a i n a g e , concern with whether with construction of the course or with maintenance of the course over the years. Some solving existing problems of surface drainage are: suggestions for a than faster French Drains: These are trenches backfilled with anything that conducts water the surrounding soil - usually peat gravel. Then you can, if you choose, cover the last two inches of the trench with a calcined clay product. This prevents club faces from being damaged during play. The turf grows over or covers calcined clay somewhat faster than it does gravel. The reason for leaving the gravel filled slit trenches open to the surface of the soil is really quite if any amo unt of soil is simple: Continued on Page 13 No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE G olf Courses U se M ore M ILORGANITE Than A n y O ther Fertilizer r fT ^ s TERMINAL SALES GORR 12871 EATON AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 TORO. GHOr\I)SM \S ITIÌ 52 A new dimension in riding rotaries: the perfect mid-size mower. Big enough to mow up to 18 acres a day. Maneuverable enough to mow, and trim, an acre or less. Groundsmaster 52. With hydrostatic drive and clean, simple engineering all the way. Haven’t you done without a new Toro long enough? WILKIE TURF Equipment Company P.O. 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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 NAM E O F IN T E R E S T E D PERSON D A T E _______ M A ILIN G A D D R E S S _____________________________________________________ C I T Y _________________________ S T A T E _______________ Z IP ______________ Or yo u m ay c o n ta c t th e n e x t g o l f c o u rs e s u p p lie r who c a l l s on y o u a n d g iv e h im th e in fo rm a tio n n e e d e d fo r a p p lic a t io n . 10 Surface Drainage Cont. placed over gravel, not only do the smaller soil particles fill or seal the pores of the gravel, but they also act as a blotter or sponge above the and quite gravel effectively keep water from entering as rapidly as necessary. These types of trenches are usually dug with self-propelled trenchers. Examples of these would be a Davis trencher or a Ditch-Witch. this type of French Drain is Now, good for tees and fairways but for greens we usually scale down the operation the putting surface and the size of the trenches to heal over. because For greens, we can use a chain saw for slit trenches. We do this to local flooding on greens. We relieve use an 18” chainsaw with an old chain. You cut into the green approxi­ mately 14” deep using a back and forth sawing mo t i on . The cut is usually 3 /8 ” wide. We, then, backfill the trench with a c a l c i n e d clay of product. It takes about two weeks to heal over in good growing conditions and doesn’ t interfere greatly with play. You can use whatever pattern you like or just cut directly through the low spot. Areas where water used to stand for hours now will dry up in minutes. Dry Wells: They are sometimes used as outlets where special water problems occur. They are large dia­ meter holes bored down to a water conducting strata and filled with peat gravel. Drainage water is allowed to run into this hole and to be carried away by the lower strata. These holes are usually dug by the use of a power take-off driven posthole digger. Dry wells work fairly well at first, but silt and grass clippings may seal pores in the conducting strata. The dry wells tend to fail after a relatively short time - two to three years. Sumps: Sumps are used to collect lines and surface Continued on Next Page from drain water FORE-PAR MANUFACTURING CHICOPEE MANUFACTURING CO. 3M ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS AGRICO FERTILIZERS FOX VALLEY MARKING SYSTEMS E. I. DUPONT ACTI-DIONE PRODUCTS VELSICOL CHEMICALS CONTAINER DEVELOPMENT CYCLONE SEEDER COMPANY MALLINCKRODT CHEMICALS „ 0^ TURFGRASS, INC. Phone: Area 313 437-1427 13 Surface Drainage Cont. drainage. The water is then pumped away from the problem area. This type of installation is required where the discharge water must be raised into a higher level drain line. The sump is constructed by excavating a hole deep enough so several concrete pipes - four (4) to eight (8) feet in diameter - can be placed on end to develop a tank. Tile lines enter the sump below the ground surface at whatever depth is necessary and also surface water through the top. A small pump and motor installed with a switch activated by a float. The controls are so the extremes of water levels between alternate fillings and pumpings are from the bottom of the inflowing tile lines down to the lowest level that will not break suction in the pump. The water collected in sump is then pumped into the higher level discharge area. regulated In many cases, the only remedy for poor drainage on established greens that is is and tees is reconstruction. Generally, reconstruction the answer where soil has poor texture and existing structure or the area lacks surface drainage. Minor depressions or low areas that hold surface water can be eliminated by stripping off the sod, filling and grading the area and re­ placing the sod. Sandy areas and steep banks around greens and tees tend to dry exces­ frequent supple­ sively and require mental m o i s t u r e to ma i n t a i n satisfactory growth. Aeration and soil conditioners have been effective in reducing runoff and conserving moisture in these areas. Other tools which are available to in superintendents improving surface drainage are: that are helpful A. Making sure that all existing tile lines on your course are working to full capacity and their outlet areas are clear. This check on your drainage lines should be done on a regular basis. Continued on Page 16 ELIMINATES steam “ HIGH PRESSURE C LE A N E R ” operates at pressures from 1,200 psi to 2,100 psi. DOUBLE PISTON stainless steel pumps deliver 3 gpm. PISTONS are o il- lubricated to eliminate damage in the event of water failure. EQ U IPM EN T includes 40 ft. of High Pressure Hose, 3 ft. wand with R O LL-O V E R ­ V A L V E , Jet Gun and remote control system for injection of Cleaning Agent. - D I S T R I B U T O R - "The Little Jumbo11 and Cloro-Spray Products GREEN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS COMPANY 2 0 7 2 0 L E E C O U R T G R O SS E P O I N T E WOODS, M IC H . 4 8 2 3 6 TE L: (313) 884-9533 14 USS Vertagreen 17-0-8 with Balan... We’ll help you weed and feed! © \ V e rta g r e e n 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 Surface Drainage Cont. this up to date B. Making sure you have an up-to- date map of all the drainage lines and systems on your course and that you keep including any new drainage systems you may install. is nice to have is a topographic map of your golf course and surrounding area. This comes in handy during any new construction. C. Another good tool which D. It is also good to have a transit level in your shop so that you and can check the level and pitch of any new on your course. Remember when you eye it in, it is never thoroughly right and may cause future problems. construction lines and drainage E. It is important to remember that irrigation lines need to be planned together or you will apply water that might not be able in wet weather or during extended heavy watering schedules. to drain fast e n o u g h F. A good tool that most superin­ tendents forget about using when trying to improve a drainage problem on his course is outside agents: other' in the area, the U.S. superintendents Soil Conservation Service or your county drain commission. These are all available to you on your request. of one G. Finally, the mains or our major problems on courses today is that l either during construction or during reconstruction, we change our final grading so that it won’t drain water, laterals of our into drainage systems. This is not done on purpose but by anxiety to finish a project on the course on the part of5 the superintendent or green’ s commit­ tee with the final results costing more time in reconstruction or an area of) poor drainage which will eventually cost your club lost playing time and real maintenance headaches. Take your time to get an overall picture of the finished product. Complete! COUNTRY CLUB fertilizers are balanced to meet That's our coverage and our products Country Club Turf Products the total needs of growing grass. And our pest control products will solve your every problem. Precision sizing makes spreading fast and distribution even. COUNTRY CLUB products are designed for the professional and sold by your local distributor. Try them - you’ll know it’s truly the COMPLETE PRODUCT LINE Sold by: James L. Camp (219) 485-6828 16 CENTURY RAIN-AID OPENS SOUTHFIELD HEADQUARTERS As in nature, winter is the dormant season for distributors of lawn sprink­ ling equipment and irrigation systems. But it’ s hardly a hiatus for nurserymen and landscape architects who are already busily planning for Spring and Summer. 1977. Of special interest to these groups is Century Rain-Aid’ s move to new headquarters in Southfield, with emphasis on greatly enlarged customer facilities and a free Sprinkler and Irrigation Design Service that includes custom drawings and speci­ fications, free cost estimates, and complete installation instructions. specializes in sprinkling and irrigation systems large and small - as small as a residential front lawn, and as large as a 50-acre country estate, an 18-hole golf course, a college campus or a 3,000 acre farm. On or about December 15th, Century Rain-Aid moves into a new 10,000 ft. b u i l d i n g at 25235 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan. Says - Ernie Hodas, President Century Rain-Aid sq. “ It will more than double our present storage capacity and customer facilities. The new service layout includes lots of space .for parking anytime, even in rush hours. . .plenty of counter space and people to provide prompt service. .and ample display areas for showing merchandise. The new building also has two big drive-in bays for easy loading and pickup. And the Telegraph Road location is easily reached from downtown Detroit or the suburbs expressways and U. S. 24.” via the . To speed customer deliveries and the handling and processing of orders, a time-sharing computer facility will be utilized in conjunction with Dis- tronics, a Western Union Subsidiary. It will handle all billing and other accounting functions. Commenting on 17 NOW YOU CAN PHONE US for fast Order Service or Messages for our Sales Representative Silly products rl maintenance e’939 . • J X 1 • OHIO CUSTOMERS: 1-800-282-9714 0 1 dlfCÒ ALL OTHER STATES: 1-800-848-9740 MICHIGAN REPR. PO BOX 267 MARIETTA. OHIO 45750 RALPH GRESS TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pardee Rd.,Tay|or, Michigan (313) 291-1200 DON’T EVEN THINK OF BUYING.......................... GRASS SEED FERTILIZERS FUNGICIDES WITHOUT CALLING 291-1200 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, Michigan (313) 291-1200 LAKESHORE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO. D I S T R I B U T O R & F O R M U L A T O R GRASS SEED - FERTILIZERS INSECTICIDES-FUNGICIDES-HERBICIDES REPLACEMENT MOWER PARTS REPLACEMENT TIRES LESCO Products P r i c e Q u o ta tio n On R e q u e s t C A L L O U R N E W O F F I C E 300 So. 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Sprinkler controls and automatic shutoffs on irrigation equipment are a must. Our Design Department will furnish custom drawings and specifi­ cations for residential, commercial and industrial applications free of charge. > We will also recommend the equipment ^ and type of system best suited to each individual need, and provide free cost* estimates. “ Our new building will have two entrances - one for Wholesale and one > for Retail customers. Trained personnel! will furnish expert help without obliga-: tion to anyone seeking information on I lawn sprinkling systems or irrigation equipment.’ ’ Century Rain-Aid is exclusive products. specialists fastest-growing distributor for Rainbird, Nelson, and 5 Safe-T-Lawn Impartial industry sources rate the firm as one of the in < residential, commercial and industrial irrigation systems east of the Mis­ sissippi. Along with its new head­ quarters in S o u t h f i e l d , Century Rain-Aid also maintains branches in Berkley and Bronson, Michigan, and! Elk Grove Village, Illinois. - COMING EVENTS - GCSAA 48th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & SHOW PO R TLA ND , OREGON FEBRUARY 5 - 11, 1977 MIDWEST REGIONAL TURF CONFERENCE PURDUE U N IVER SITY West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 2, 1977 If at first you don’t succeed, you’ ll get a lot of advice. 18 TOW-TYPE HYDRAGANG HEIG HT OF CUT V2" to 354" in any desired increment. 6" front caster wheels i/2" to 21/2". 8" front caster wheels 154" to 354"- Cutting height is gauged by ground reference to provide even cut over undulations. WIDTH OF CUT 30" per unit. Cutting swath varies for 3, 4, 5 & 6 mowers with maximum of 15* for 7 gang. TR A NSPO R TA TIO N WIDTH From operator’ s position all mowers are quickly raised and locked into 8 ' transport width. Overall length 1 2 '. TRANSPO RT C O N TR O L Five control levers raise or lower number 4, 5, 6 or 7 units individually and the three center units simultaneously. R EEL 71/2" diameter 4-blade or 6-blade. Heavy duty chrome-nickel alloy. R E E L POWER - Each reel mounted directly to individual hydraulic motors. POWER SHARPENING - Back lapping by reversal of control valve handle. BEARINGS - Anti-friction reel & roller. MOWER FRAME - A ll steel welded. ADJUSTM ENT - Hand, no tools needed. BED K N IFE - Oil-hardened alloy steel. LAWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION 520 W. 11 M IL E ROAD R O Y A L O A K, MICH. 48068 T E L E P H O N E : 313-398-3636 19 The all new JACOBSEN TRIPLEX TRIMMER Is the answer to quality mowing in areas that require a lot of maneuverability. With a mowing speed of up to 4 mph and a transport speed of 7 mph, this 70 inch mower puts a professional finish to fine turf. Great for getting under overhanging branches and shrubs, it will ring trees and be on its way without a second look. Hydrostatic drive eliminates clutching and shifting in tight areas. Your right foot controls forward and reverse . . . no need to take your hands off the steering wheel while maneuvering in tight places. W.F. Miller l^nfeany 1593 S. WOODWARD AVE. BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN 48011 TELEPHONE: (313) 647-7700 A PATCH OF GREEN 31823 U TIC A ROAD FRASER, M ICHIG AN 48026 M I C H I G A N S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y LIBRARY - SERIALS E A S T L A N S I N G , M I C H . 4 8 3 2 3 U S PO ST*» paid! PERMIT NO 3?