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BOX 74 9 • PO NTIAC, M IC H IG A N 4 8 0 5 6 1050 OPDYKE ROAD • PHONE (313 ) 3 7 3 -8 8 0 0 3 MICHIGAN & BORDER C ITIE S GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION P R ESID EN T GEORGE W. PRIESKORN BURROUGHS FARM GOLF CLUB 5341 Brighton Road Brighton, M ichigan 48116 Off. 227-1381, R es. 229-9437 V IC E PR ESID EN T CLEM WOLFROM DETROIT GOLF CLUB 530 Kendry B loom field H ills, M ichigan 48013 Off. 345-4589, R e s. 338-6375 S EC R E TA R Y -TR E A S U R ER ROBERT HOPE, CGCS THE LOCHMOOR CLUB 20740 Marter Road G rosse Pointe Woods, M ichigan 48236 Off. 881-8112, R es. 884-8684 BOARD OF DIRECTORS JAY DELCAMP GOWANIE GOLF CLUB 19957 Great Oaks C ircle South Mt. C lem ens, M ichigan 48043 Off. 468-1432, R e s. 791-8481 ROGER GILL 1894 A lton C ircle PINE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB Walled Lake, M ichigan 48088 Off. 681-1322, R es. 264-6931 PLUM HOLLOW GOLF CLUB WARD SWANSON 29642 W estfield L ivonia, M ichigan 48150 Off. 352-2436, R e s. 421-8049 JAMES TIMMERMAN ORCHARD LAKE COUNTRY CLUB 24 74 Lafay Orchard L ake, M ichigan 48033 Off. 682-2150, R es. 682-7234 WALTER TROMBLEY, CGCS 3130 Orion Road ARROWHEAD GOLF CLUB Lake Orion, M ichigan 48035 Off. 373-5240, R e s. 693-2924 BRUCE WOLFROM, CGCS BARTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 639 Barber Street Ann Arbor, M ichigan 48105 Off. 662-8359, R e s. 663-9213 PR E SID E N T EM ERITUS GERALD GILL TAM-O-SHANTER COUNTRY CLUB 3466 Walnut Lake Road Orchard Lake, M ichigan 48033 Off. 626-8325, R e s. 851-7904 "A PATCH OF GREEN” th e P u b l i s h e d m o n t h ly b y MICHIGAN AND BORDER C ITIE S G O LF COURSE SU PER IN TEN DEN TS ASSOCIATION Circulation: 1,250 Ted Woehrle, CGCS, Oakland H ills C.C. James Timmerman, Orchard Lakes C.C. CO-EDITORS P r i n t e d A t BLAKEMAN P R IN TIN G COMPANY 31823 Utica Road Fraser, Michigan 48026 Phone: (313) 293-3540 MONTHLY ADVERTISING RATES Double Page Spread................................ $100.00 Back Outside Page...................................... 65.00 Full Page........................................................ 55.00 Half Page...................................................... 35.00 Quarter Page................................................25.00 E ighth Page................................................ 1 2.50 Sixteenth Page............................................ 7.50 Classified Ad (per column in ch )............. 5.00 DISCOUNT RATE: One Year 10% Note: Advertising fees may not be deducted from the above rates. 76c*'TK&it&d • r fc tv e n tid e s id ' Century Supply Company W. A. Cleary Chemical Corp. J. J. Dill Company FDS Fertilizers L. B. Foster Company Golf Car Distributors Jessen's, Inc. Lakeshore Equipment Corporation Lawn Equipment Corporation Lebanon/Agrico W. F. Miller Garden Northrup King & Co. 0. M. Scott & Sons Company Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Terminal Sales Corporation Turfgrass, Inc. Turf Supplies, Inc. USS Agri-Chemicals Wilkie Turf Equipment Company 4 A nnu al M e e tin g a t M a p le Lan e G o lf Club at Clem Wolfrom, vice president superintendent of the Detroit Golf Club, was elected president of the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association the annual meeting on October 4, 1977, at Maple Lane Golf Club. Elected the coming year is Bruce Wolfrom, CGCS Superintendent of Barton Hills Country Club, of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The two new the Association elected were, Roger O’Connell CGCS, Superintendent of Red Run Golf Club, Royal Oak, Michigan and Ed Heineman, , Superintendent, Waters Edge Country Club, Grosse lie, Michigan. directors of for In an address to the Association, President Wolfrom said: “ With your help, we will carry on the task of strengthening the bond of communica­ tion among superintendents to insure the scientific and practical knowledge for more efficient and economical maintenance of golf courses.” interchange of It was announced at the meeting that Bruce Wolfrom is the proud father [ of a new son, Tyler James Wolfrom, on : the 23rd of September and he reports ; that his lovely wife, Donna, is doing quite well. He’ll pass out the cigars next month. Congratulations! That isn’t all; the National has informed us that Clem Wolfrom has been placed in nomination for the Board of Directors of GCSAA. The election will be held in San Antonio, Texas, next February. Let’s all support Clem in his cam­ paign. GCSAA 49th International Turfgrass CONFERENCE AND SHOW for “ ECONOMY THRU IDEAS” is the theme for the premier turfgrass industry conference and show, sponsored by the Golf Course Superintendents Associa­ tion of America. This is a once-a-year opportunity turfgrass managers, educators and industry representatives learn about and share the latest to ideas and developments in turfgrass management, services and equipment. Exhibits featuring new products for the turf industry will be open February 14-17; in session February 12-17. This is the place for you to meet the other people who make industry dynamic and to capture dollar-saving ideas. See you in San Antonio in ’78. the conference will be t u r f g r a s s the ProTurf Helping the superintendent through turf research... I Controlled Release Fertilizers I Fertilizer/ Pesticide Combinations I Fungicides-FIerbicides—Insecticides I Soil Testing-Weed & Disease Identification SCOTTS • LELY • GANDY SPREADERS Finest quality turfgrass seed-Fairways • Greens • Tees • Roughs Scotts Windsor and Victa blends 5 Steve Dearborn Technical Representative 6152 Cold Spring T rails Grand Blanc, Mich. 48439 Telephone: 313/695-2738 g©lf day ...BIG Success! General Chairman, James Timmer­ man, Superintendent, Orchard Lake C„C. announced at the annual meeting that the Golf Day proceeds will be in the neighborhood of $6,500.00. He thanked all the Committee Chairmen and their members, especially Chris Myers, Chairman of the Ticket Commit­ tee and Superintendent of Bloomfield Hills CoC., and Jay DelCamp, Chair­ man of the Golf C o m m i t t ee , and Superintendent of Gowanie Golf Club. A special thanks was also given to the many Suppliers their time and gifts for the raffle table. This is still another gesture on the part of the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Associa­ tion and their friends showing the turf world what we think of our re­ search p r o j e c t s and the staff at Michigan State. Through the years we have given about $70,000 to various turf research projects. that donated you wondered where the monies come from for the turf program at Michigan State University? Besides the University and State Government, the program gains additional support from the following: Have DONOR AMT. IN DOLLARS O. J. f^oer Foundation, USGA, GCSAA Michigan State Highway Department Commercial Grants Fertilizer, Chemicals & Equipment Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Robert Handcock Donation Michigan & Border Cities, GCSAA 68,000 36,000 124,000 70,000 104,000 125,000 70,000 597,000 12TH ANNUAL WISCONSIN GOLF TURF SYMPOSIUM Pfister Hotel - Milwaukee, Wis. OCTOBER 26 and 27, 1977 is This the amount given over several years. Not the annual amount. As you can see, this is BIG BUSINESS in Michigan. They need your continued support. If you didn’t sell your tickets this year, make an extra effort next year. You are helping yourself and who is greater than YOU? THE DEADLINE IS FINALLY HERE readers superintendents For two years we have been telling that October 21, 1977, our the deadline for all golf would be course to become Certified Pesticide Applicators. Well, the day has arrived. This means that any Golf Course S u p e r i n t e n d e n t purchasing restricted chemicals, such as mercury fungicides, must have the proper state certification. If you are not certified you may get details on the certification process and how to become licensed from your County Agent or the local EPA office. Name Herb Graffis To World Golf Hall Of Fame Herb Graffis, d i s t i n g u i s h e d American journalist and co-founder, with his brother Joe, of the National Golf Foundation, has been voted into the World Golf Hall of Fame at Pine- hurst, North Carolina. Also named to the Hall were Bobby Locke, the famous South African golf champion, late noted golf ] course architect Donald Ross. and the Graffis, 84, began his journalistic career in 1922 with Chicago Golfer magazine. He is co-founder and past president of the Golf Writers’ Associa­ tion; also co-founder of two influential and Golfdom. periodicals, Golfing Graffis at Fort Myers Beach, Florida. currently resides 6 USS Vertagreen... A product for all reasons. For professional turf products you just can’t beat the Vertagreen lineup. And this com plete array didn’t just happen. It’s the result of many years of experience, testing and proven use—designed and formulated to meet every need and contingency. USS Vertagreen products contain those extra pluses that separate them from ordinary turf fertilizers — like urea-form aldehyde for sustained, long-term nitrogen release. There’s potassium sulfate to provide needed sulfur for lush growth and a dark healthy color. And iron is available in chelated and fritted form. Add a com plete guarantee of secondary and micro-nutrients and you have turf products that are second to none. And backing this line of Verta­ green products are the best turf teams in the business—your local Vertagreen distributor and a Vertagreen turf specialist. The two work together to help plan your trailor-m ade turf program and keep it running smoothly. And that makes it easy for you because when you want the best you just have to see the best— and th at’s your local Vertagreen distributor. A product for all reasons. Agri-Chemicals Division of United States Steel P O Box 1685. Atlanta, Ga 30301 7 —. W hat does the S u p e rin te n d e n t do in the W inter? What Does the Golf Course Superin­ tendent Do in the Winter? What do you say when someone asks you this question? Do you have a ready answer? Probably not. Here are a few things that*you might want to say. Maybe you would like to print some cards with this information. If you get asked this question as often as I you may just want to memorize it. superintendent and seminars, qualified and educated changing field of Turf Management. The so-called off season is a good j time to re-evaluate past programs and ! out j course better ways of doing the job must be a J continual concern of the productive superintendent. The winter months give ; the superintendent a chance to revita­ lize himself, his golf course and his j profession. to attend conferences | thus becoming better j the ever conditions. Searching in in Many people have the false con­ ception that we do absolutely nothing on the course. It certainly must be a vacation at least it must be thoroughly enjoyable. Nothing could be further from the truth. O.Ko, then, what does a productive the months of and January, February, superintendent do December, March? Maintenance repairs, overhauling of equipment, and sharpening of mowers is only part of the winter schedule. On good days, we even work out on the course on heavy construction work and t r i mm in g of trees. Budget work, meeting with the long range planning committee Board of Directors and the grounds committee are just a few of the meetings that we attend. These meetings are necessary to set up next years purchases and programs. This is also a good time to contact prospec­ tive employees for the coming year. In addition to good planning, the for the w i n t e r months offer time like in particular, we are This year, u n d e r g o i n g intensive Pesticide Training and Certification Programs. 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BOX 959 • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55440 P.P. 3150 9 FULL CLEII The Turf-Truckster powers tk QUICK AERATOR • SHORT DUMP BOX and SPREADER/SEEDER • Cl CUSHMAN TURF VEHICLES 2 #507 Chassis 18 H.P. 1977 ..............................................$2895.00 ea. 1 #504 Runabout 18 H.P. 1977 ............................................ 2895.00 ea. 1 #599 Minute Miser 6V« H.P. 1977 .................................. 1295.00 ea. 2 #519 Radial Runabout 18 H.P. 1978 ........................... 2900.00 ea. 2 #525 Radial Runabout 12 H.P. 1978 ........................... 2425.00 ea. al Cushman Turf-Care System. &/BOX • SPIKERS • SPRAYER • TOP DRESSER VER (DRUM AERATOR) S TR IB U TO R S ck Drive (U.S. 10) thigan 48058 3) 338-0425 ACCESSORIES 4 Broyhill Sprayer w/Broom & Handgun (in crate) . 2 Cushman Green Saver Drum Aerator (in crate) . . . 2 Cushman Green Saver Drum Aerator DEMO'S . . . 1 Cushman Quick Aerator w /si icing tines DEMO . . 1 Trailing Spiker (in c ra te )............................................... 1 Trailing Spiker D E M O ..................................................... 1 Cushman Top Dresser (in c ra te )............................... . $1250.00 ea. . 1075.00 ea. . . 895.00 ea. . 995.00 . 695.00 . 595.00 . 895.00 % % THE HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF SLOW RELEASING TURF NUTRIENTS IN A SINGLE PRILL 32% NITROGEN PLUS 24% SULFUR = Fo r over ten years research an d d e ve lo p m e n t has been w o rkin g on p e rfe c tin g a fo rm of n itro g en for tu rf that w o u ld : 1. S a tis fy a large a m o u n t of gras s' n u tritio n a l re q u ire m e n ts . 2. R e le as e u n ifo rm ly fro m sp ring th ro u g h la te fall all o f th e n itro g en in one se as o n . 3. R e le as e in co o l w e ath er. 4. N o t burn. 5. N o t be d e p en d e n t on soil te m p e ra tu re or b a cteria . breezy da ys . 6. N o t leach beyo n d th e root zo n e. 7. Be fre e flo w in g an d sp read e a sily even on 8. N o t ca u s e n itra te a c c u m u la tio n . 9. N o t be ad ve rs ely a ffe c te d by so il p H . 10. Be c o n c e n tra tio n a hig h to e lim in a te s to rag e an d fre ig h t co s ts . N o w afte r m a n y te s ts , c h a n g e s , e x p e rim e n ts an d tria ls w e have th e an sw e r N S 5 6 rele as es in c o o l. d ry. w et or hot w e ath er as th e g ras s ne ed s it Plus it s u p p lie s th at very im p o rta n t se co n d ary e le m e n t n ow d e fic ie n t in at least 29 sta te s S U L F U R is av a ila b le s tra ig h t, 3 2 -0 -0 -2 4 , an d in N S 5 6 m ixe d u n ifo rm ly p rille d p ro d u cts c o n ta in in g N -P -K p lu s all o th er n e ce ss ary s e co n d ary and m ic ro n u trie n ts P lea se w rite us for yo u r sp ec ial o ffe r an d ask an y q u e s tio n s you m ay have. in tro d u c to ry Y o u rs f o r b e t t e r t u r f , FDS FERTILIZERS 5324 W. Bloomfield Lake W. Bloomfield, Mi. 48033 Phone: (313) 681-933G 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 N A M E O F I N T E R E S T E D P E R S O N D A T E M A I L I N G A D D R E S S . C IT Y ______________________ Or y o u m a y c o n t a c t th e n e x t g o l f c o u r s e s u p p l i e r w h o c a l l s o n y o u a n d g i v e S T A T E . Z I P . h im th e i n f o r m a t i o n n e e d e d fo r a p p f i c a t io n . 12 W interizing Your Underground Sprinkler System From CENTURY R A IN /A ID It’s that time of the year to think i r r i g a t i o n about winterizing your system to avoid damage caused by freezing. By taking the necessary steps to protect your system now, you will avoid costly springtime repairs. Blowing out your irrigation system with an air compressor has proven to be the most popular and sure way of draining the Midwest. We strongly recommend this method. irrigation systems in DRAINAGE PROCEDURE The following sequence for drainage in order, and should be f o l l o w e d tailored to your particular installation: Several days or a week before 1. actual draining: A. Locate irrigation drawing. B. Turn off water supply. C. Open drains that flow directly tile lines, creeks or 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 suitable sized air com­ pressor near the source of water. Note: A piping system of 3” and less can be blown quickly with one 125 cfm com­ pressor. Piping systems 4” - 8” can be blown faster with less chance for error with two 125 cfm compressors. 3. 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 Continued on Next Page Complete! That's our coverage and our products Country Club Turf Products COUNTRY CLUB fertilizers are balanced to meet 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) 4 8 5 -6 8 2 8 13 FAIRWAY ROUGH GREENS PICKUP & DELIVERY CALL COLLECT FOR FREE ESTIMATE J OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INC. 3365 Highland Rd. (M-59)-Highland Milford, Michigan 48042 (313) 887-1500 W in te riz in g C o n t. outlet. Be sure to allow compressor to build up pressure so the water will be moved with a large volume of air. 4. Repeat step 3 to check drainage. 5. Starting again at the water source and working toward the end of each lateral, crack 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 standing surface water usually 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 stones from the drainage sump), and eliminate the drain closing chore during spring turn-on. 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. Continued on Next Page 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 14 ( j f r TURFGRASS, INC. Phone: Area 313 437-1427 Winterizing Cont. 6. Pumphouse drainage: 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. E N G I N E E R E D R A I N o< 3 1 E N G I N E STurf WINTERIZING PROBLEMS ANYONE? Winterizing time is approaching fast. Before that first hard freeze hits, we'd like to remind you to take a moment now to plan your shutdown and winterizing program. Your SISCO salesman is equipped to answer any questions you may have and provide any material or parts you may need. Call him and ask about his Fall close-out specials, and save $$. J-M irrigation systems save water, time and money J o h n s - M a n v i l l e Write or call direct O W l € t > E N G IN E E R E D R A IN Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Co. A division of A.J. Miller Inc. 1316 No. Campbell Rd. Royal Oak, Mi. 48067 Phone (313) 398-2233 Chicago Sales Office/Warehouse 1738 Armitage Court, Addison, III. 60101 (313) 629-7730 15 valve D. Remove water from pressure reducing covers by blowing out or loosening cover bolts. E. Turn pump motors off and against protect possible rodent nesting. windings F. Drain water from pressure gauges, switches, tank sight glasses, tank air chargers, and other special items subject to freeze in pumphouse. automatic the valves Program 7. to operate once a day for 5 minutes to prevent solenoid plunger from sticking and reduce the moisture in the solenoid coil and automatic controller contacts. listed by 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 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 must be followed by the wall iOf air you will put into the system when blowing out. Frost damage repairs have got to rate near the top of the bad job list. In Continued on Next Page Winterizing Cont. addition they occur at a critical time of year from a manpower standpoint, and can cause several weeks of anguish if the dirt is not properly flushed after the repair is made. Now is the time to think about any necessary pump and sprinkler repair required for next year’s operation. Get the necessary part on order and make the repairs conveniently in the winter rather than wait for the i spring rush. Take the time to properly drain your irrigation this fall. 48TH ANNUAL MICHIGAN TURFGRASS CONFERENCE JANUARY 10-11, 1978 KELLOGG CENTER MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN DID YOU KNOW? The rules of golf say a golfer does have a few rights while playing a round. Some of these are as follows: • Remove man-made objects from bunkers before playing a stroke. • Replace a club broken course of play. in the normal • Bend fixed or growing things in the act| of fairly taking the stance. • Re-drop if a dropped ball rolls into a hazard or out of bounds. • Place a ball to be placed or replaced in a similar lie if the original lie is altered while the ball is lifted. • Clean a ball when obtaining relief with­ out penalty from obstructions, casual water and ground under repair. • Exemption from penalty for moving an opponent’s ball if it was moved in the act of searching for it. • Replace a ball if it is so damaged during play of a hole that it is unfit for play. 16 •G ran u lar Turf F u n gicid e 3336 Turf F un gicid e A broad spectrum systemic fungicide that prevents and controls all six major turf diseases. The newest B rom osanT u rf F un gicid e broad spectrum systemic fungicide for those persistent trouble areas. A combination contact and S p ectro systemic which controls dollar spot, copper spot, brown patch, and leaf spot. • C addy • PMAS <10%) •C a d -T rete •S p o tr e te Herbicides MCPP MCPP P lu s 2,4-D M ethar 8 0 M ethar 3 0 AMA P lu s 2,4-D AM A (Super M ethar) Specialties All Wet C lear Spray Tru-Green G rass-G reen zit CORPORATION 1049 Somerset Street, Somerset, NJ 08873 (201) 247 8000____________ w-fl-CLEHRV CHEmiCAL TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, Michigan (313)291-1200 DON’T EVEN THINK OF BUYING.......................... GRASS SEED FERTILIZERS FUNGICIDES WITHOUT CALLING 29Y1200 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, Michigan (313)291-1200 1 PENNSYLVANIA TURF COUNCIL JANUARY Southeastern Pennsylvania Turf {School and Trade Show, January 10-11, Westover Country Club, Jeffersonville, Pa. Two-day school with speakers each day and exhibits by firms in the turf- grass industry. Contact: William H. White, SE Corner Broad and Grange Streets, Philadelphia, Pa., 19141. The Pennsylvania State University jTurfgrass Conference, January 16-19, The Pennsylvania State University, >J. Orvis Keller Conference Center, University Park, Pa. 16802. Contact: Dr. Joseph M. Duich, 21 Tyson Build­ ing, University Park, Pa., 16802 FEBRUARY Capital Area Turf School, February 21-22, Hershey Motor Lodge, Conven­ tion Center, Hershey, Pa. Topics will ibe grass identification and uses, turf disease identification, tree diseases, 'soil amendment, gypsy moth, energy ‘conservation, etc. Contact: Harold E, Stewart, 75 S. Houcks Road, Suite 101, Harrisburg, Pa., 17109. Western Pennsylvania Turf School/ Trade Show, February 21-23, Howard (Johnson Motor Lodge, Monroeville, Pa. Three-day show with one day devoted to Shade Tree Symposium. [Contact: Henry F. Meinert, Jr., 16 Schenk Pittsburgh, Pa., il5215 OR George J. Morgan, Wildwood Hjolf Club, Sample Road, Allison Park, Pa. 15101. Terrace, Northeastern Pennsylvania Turf School, February 28, Master Host Inn, ^ilkes-Barre, Pa. Exhibits of turf- l[grass related equipment and supplies. Contact: Cy Chadwick, Court House (Annex, 5 Water Street, Wilkes-Barre, [ Pa., 18702. MARCH 1 Northcentral Pennsylvania Turf }1!chool, March 21, Holiday Inn, Brad­ ford, ( T e n t a t i v e ) . Contact: ^Clarence E. Craver, Court House, Smethport, Pa., 16749. Pa. We’re the WATER MOVING SPECIALISTS ... and we’ll help you put it all together An engineering staff to consult with you irrigation systems design & specifications, and budget estimates. The largest selection & stock in the midwest: P IP E & F IT T IN G S : P V C •S e w e r & D ra in (C o rr.) P o ly e th y le n e •G a lv a n iz e d C o p p e r • A lu m in u m Pressure Reg. V a lv e s * E le c . 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Wrinkles skin and softens hair Produces food. Removes oils, but doesn’t mix with petroleum products. Is worshipped, hated, and feared Is the main and fundamental ingredient of life, and the mixer of bourbon In short, w a t e r is a p r e t t y vital commodity (J.B.C.) From Tuck Tate's Northern Michigan Turfgrass Managers Newsletter I t Keepyour water hazards the way you designed them. Stop erosion and rodent burrows with Foster steel sheet piling. Foster sheet piling, in stream and hazard banks, stops destructive rodent burrows, halts costly soil erosion and simplifies maintenance. For more information on Foster sheet piling, contact your nearest L. B. Foster office, listed in the Yellow Pages under “ Piling.” FOSTER L.B.FOSTER COM PANY 18 FAMOUS GIANT-VAC'S GIANT-BIO Model No. 7K No. BK Mode! No. 8B Model No. 48 No. 58 Mcxtei 7K has a 7 H.P. Heavy Duty Cast icon Engine Model 8K has a & H P. Heavy Duty Cast Hon Engine Fully pneumatic ID x 3.5Q wheels ate standard 8 H.P. Briggs & Stratton engine— XDxg.50 semi-pneumatic wheels are standard. Fully pneumatic 10 x 3,S0 wheels optional GIANT BLO GIANT-VAC Mfg.,lnc. A ffiliate o f H.L.Diehl C o./nc. • South W indham ,Conn.06266 G iant-B lo w hisks aw ay leaves and debris at super-hurrican e velocities. W ell balanced fo r o p era to r ease and m aneuverability. A G iant-B lo w ill clean m any acres in a fraction of the norm al tim e. A unique exhaust deflector is in eith e r a side or forw ard stand ard on all m odels and directs the air direction. This is ideal fo r cleaning hard to get a t places. Intake and Ex­ haust hose kits are also available. G iant-B ios clean debris as neatly as hand raking, yet, 11 tim es faste r and 10 tim es easier. Choice of 4 H.P. Kohler engine (No. 48) or 5 H.P. Briggs & Strat­ ton engine (No, io^x 2.S0 err?1* Fuiy^neumatfc^iCpx^xlo LAWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION 520 W. 11 M ILE ROAD R O YAL OAK, M ICH. 48068 TE L E P H O N E : (313) 398-3636 19 J A C O B S E N T U R F E Q U IP M E N T SPEC IFICATIO N S: Sweeping Width Pick-Up Frame Hopper Capacity Dumping Bearings Gear Box Universals Drive to Reels Reel Timing Wheels Tires Hitch Height Adjustment MODEL720 PULL BEHIND SWEEPER 60 in. Mechanical, 2 reels-counter-rotating rubber fingers. Rugged angular steel, all welded joints. Hinged to power head, angular steel frame, galvanized steel skin riveted to frame. 5 cu yds Self dumping, activated by three point hitch Sealed and self-aligning. Heavy duty, 45 hp Heavy duty Chain (60) runs in lubricant. Cham: connects reels for counter-rotating interlocking feature. Castor type—rear Pneumatic, 16 x 6 .5 0 —8 (2). 3 point, standard tractor hook up Pre-set at factory, for other than normal conditions skid shoes can be raised or lowered For fine adjustment (0-% in.) use adjustable top link on 3 point hitch. O PTIO N A L EQ U IPM EN T: Thatcher-Thinner Front Rear Roller Attachment Replaces standard skid shoes. Curb Broom Bag Attachment Replaces hopper, (factory installed) material is collected in burlap bag Capacity: 1'/, cu. yds. W. F. Miller Equipment Company 1593 S. WOODWARD AVE. BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN 48011 TELEPHONE: (313) 647-7700 "A Patch of Green” 31823 U T IC A ROAD FRASER, MICHIGAN 48026 \ l i ~ \ \ __J 1 / E R S i f ^ h c ^ U S PO STA G E -------- \ -------- paid; -------- P E R M IT N O 3 MICHIGAN STATE UNIV: LIBRARY - SERIALS EAST LANSING, MICH* 48323