V O LU M E 20, N U M B ER 1 • JA N U A R Y /FE B R U A R Y 1990 PUBLISHED BY THE METROPOLITAN GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ASSOCIATION President's Message Special Feature Applause Please PREPARING FOR AN ERA OF PESTICIDE RULES & REGULATIONS I would like to devote this month's message to honoring a few members and staff for accomplishments that have brought great distinction to us as a chapter. At the 61st International Golf Course Conference and Show in Orlando, the GCSAA will bestow some of its highest honors on four MetGCSA members. First, the Tee to Green will receive an award for the "Best Overall Under 16 Pages" in the 1989 GCSAA Chapter Editor's Contest. Tim Moore, newsletter editor and super­ intendent of Knollwood Country Club, along with his editorial staff— which included the addition this past year of Pandora Wojick as managing editor—have created a new look and editorial focus that have enabled our newsletter to receive this outstanding measure of achievement. (See No­ table Notes on page 3 for more.) Also this year, the team of Ted Horton, CGCS, and Mary Medonis from Westchester Country Club will receive the Leo Feser Award for having written the best superinten­ dent article in the internationally distributed publication, Golf Course Management. Their award-winning prose was entitled "Employee Safety on the Golf Course." Last, but certainly not least, Sherwood Moore will become the first golf course superintendent to receive the GCSAA's highest honor: The Old Tom Morris Award. With this award, Sherwood—who I don't have to tell you about (continued on page 5) James T. Snow of the USGA Green Section offers commonsense advice on building a less pesticide-dependent operation Somewhere around the mid- to late 1980s, people started predicting that the 1990s would be the "decade of restrictions" for the turfgrass industry. If it's not water that'll be restricted, it's pesticides, they conjectured. Well, now that the 1990s are here, it's become evident that one of the most troublesome hurdles for turfgrass pro­ fessionals will be pesticide restrictions. An anti-pesticide sentiment has already brought a noticeable increase in pesti­ cide regulations at national, state, and local levels. (But see box on page 7 for "A Pesticide Regulation War Won.") And that sentiment is growing. Sci­ entific research concerning pesticide safety and the many benefits of its use is being overshadowed by sensational stories generated by self-proclaimed "environmental" groups and the news media. Consequently, if most pesti­ cides used on golf courses today aren't banned, they will become so tightly regulated that they'll be difficult to use effectively. The good news is that this won't happen overnight. In fact, it will probably take a number of years. That's enough time for the turfgrass industry to take the steps necessary to adjust to a new way of life—a less pes­ ticide-dependent way of life. But like all change, this one will take time, so the time to act is now. What follows are seven steps that'll help you prepare for this era of pesti­ cide rules and regulations. Many of them will be familiar to you. Some, you may have already adopted. But in either case, they're sound practices that bear repeating. Improving Pesticide Management 1. Focus on cultural management tech­ niques to grow pest-resistant turf. Here's where your turf-management expertise is put to the test. Rather than relying heavily on chemicals to keep your turf pest-free, make a special effort to follow what the textbooks—and your experience— have taught you. By applying the principles of prop­ er irrigation, good (continued on page 7) Also in This Issue 2 Introducing yo u r new board... and com m ittee chairm en 2 Tw o edu cation al opportunities 3 Tee to Greenw in s high h on ors...M em ber new s 3 In search of m eeting sites 4 S tats on M etG C S A m em bers... 1989 a record-breaker 5 A th an k you to M et m em bers 5 Dr. Pat Vittum w ants you 7 Pesticide w arning signs banned Official Business Meet Your New Board of Directors President LAWRENCE PAKKALA, CGCS Woodway Country Club Vice President TIM O TH Y O'NEILL, CGCS Country Club o f Darien Who's who on the board, from left to right: Matt Ceplo, Earl Millett, Secretary John O'Keefe, Tim Moore, Jeff Scott, VP Tim O'Neill, Tony Grasso, President Larry Pakkala, John Carlone, Treasurer Joe Alonzi, Bob Lippman, Past President Scott Niven Secretary JOHN O'KEEFE, CGCS Preakness Hills Country Club Treasurer JOSEPH ALONZI, CGCS Fenway Golf Club Past President SC O TT NIVEN, CGCS Stanwich Club DANIEL BRETON Commitee Chairmen at Your Service Please feel free to contact any of the following committee chairmen with ques­ tions or comments. W e’ve provided their numbers, here, for your convenience. Silver Spring Country Club JOHN CARLONE Middle Bay Country Club M ATTHEW CEPLO Westchester Hills Golf Club ANTHO NY GRASSO Willow Ridge Country Club Awards Scott Niven, CGCS, Stanwich Club Long-Range Planning Scott Niven, CGCS, Stanwich Club 203-869-1812 203-869-1812 Westchester Turf Supply Bylaws Tim O'Neill, CGCS, CC of Darien Membership John O'Keefe, CGCS, Preakness Hills CC Ridgeway Country Club 203-656-0600 201-694-0260 Communications ■ Tim Moore, Knollwood CC Public Relations Matt Ceplo, Westchester Hills GC 914-592-7829 914-948-5023 ■ Earl Millett, Ridgeway CC 914-948-5606 Scholarship and Research Tim O'Neill, CGCS, CC of Darien ■ Matt Ceplo, VS/estchester Hills GC 203-656-0600 914-948-5023 Education John Carlone, Middle Bay CC 516-766-1838 Government Relations Joe Alonzi, CGCS, Fenway GC (liaison between MetGCSA & GCSAA) 914-472-1467 Social and Welfare Jeff Scott, Apawamis Club 914-967-2100 Tournament ■ Tony Grasso, Willow Ridge CC 914-967-4035 * ■ Earl Millett, Ridgeway CC 914-948-5606 * New number. Be sure to mark it in your directory. Upcoming Events BOB LIPPMAN EARL MILLETT TIM O TH Y M OORE Knollwood Country Club JEFFREY SCO TT Apawamis Club Executive Secretary JAN RUSSO Tee to Green Staff Editors TIM MOORE EARL MILLETT 914 - 592-7829 914 - 948-5606 Managing Editor PANDORA C. WOJICK Editorial Committee BERT DICKINSON PAT LUCAS MARY MEDONIS MIKE MONGON GEORGE PIERPOINT DENNIS PETRUZZELLI Advertising Manager MATT CEPLO 914 - 948-5023 S E M IN A R ■ GCSAA Seminar: Insect Pests on Golf Course Trees & Shrubs R E G IO N A L C O N F E R E N C E ■ 59 th Massachusetts T urf grass Conference and 14th Industrial Show D ates: March 15 & 16,1990 P lace : The Treadway Hartford D ates: March 14-16,1990 P lace : Civic Center, Springfield, Hotel, Cromwell, CT MA F or further information , call : F or further information, call : GCSAA, 800-472-7878 Debbie Salkaus, 413-545-2591 2 / Tee to Green Photographer DOMINIC R»CHICHI TEE T O G REEN is published eight times a year. Copyright © 1990 the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendent Association. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 396, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. January/February 1990 Tee to Green an Award-Winning Newsletter We've done it. The Tee to Green has been voted Best Overall (among periodicals fewer than 16 pages) in the 1989 GCSAA Chapter Editor's Contest and will be honored at the GCSAA Golf Course Conference and Show in Orlando. A panel of three judges evaluated Tee to Green and nearly 40 other eligible contestants on overall excellence, design, editorial judgment and content, scope and quality of writing, and presentation. Also a winner in the Best Overall category—for periodicals more than 16 pages—was The Florida Green of the Florida GCSA. In addition, four newsletters were recognized for Best Cover, Best Flag, Best Original Editorial Content, and Best Visual Format. The 1989 contest judges were Jerry Ducker, CGCS, of Hallbrook Farms Coun­ try Club; Nancy Harper, owner of Harper & Associates, an advertising/commu­ nication firm; and Pris Owings of the National Federation of Press Women. BIRTHS ■ Calli Marie to Jeff and Kathy Scott, November 2,1989. Jeff is superin­ tendent at the Apawamis Club in Rye, NY. ■ Mark Jr. to Mark and Nannette Loper, December 31,1989. Mark is irrigation sales manager for Turf Products Corp. MEMBERS ON THE MOVE ■ Steve Renzetti took over as super­ intendent at Burning Tree Country Club, Greenwich, CT. Previous position: assistant superintendent, Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Scarsdale, NY. ■ Bill Rapp has been appointed sales manager of John Deer Golf and Turf Equipment for the Bruedan Corp. in Chester, NY. RETIRED John Wistrand and Anthony Grasso, owners of Metro Milorganite, are retiring, but their 25-year-old busi­ ness will live on. They've sold Metro Milorganite to Rick Apgar, who, with the help of his son-in-law Joe Stahl, plans to pick up operations where John and Tony left off. Rick is also the owner of Rick Apgar Sales, a landscape contractor supply com­ pany, and Mill River Supply, a retail garden center. Keep posted for more on John and Tony's retirement in a future issue of Tee to Green. CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER ■ Fenway Superintendent Joe Alonzi, along with team members Bob Grachino (club manager), Ralph Winenskienk (president), and Jeff Fox (golf professional), finished 11th out of 36 teams at the November John Deer National Tournament held in Palm Springs, CA. They came in 37 under par. Admirable, considering the winning team finished 45 under. A special congratulations, also, to Joe, who won "closest to the pin" during the tournament. ■ George Pierpoint, superintendent at Ardsley Country Club in Ardsley, NY, was the lucky winner of the Annual Bill Caputti Scholarship and Research Raffle. The $1,000 prize was drawn at the December 16 MetGCSA Christmas party at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, NY. IN MEMORIAM It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Allyn Smith, superinten­ dent at Briar Hall Country Club in Briarcliff Manor, NY, for the past 12 years. Allyn passed away December 22,1989 and is survived by his wife, Barbara, and daughter, Lynn. For those who wish to send a card, his wife's address is: 126 Robins Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804. 1990 MetGCSA Meeting Sites Still for the Taking Here it is: A tentative Met Meeting Sched­ ule for the year. As you can see, more than half the sites and dates are still open. Anyone interested in hosting one of the meetings can call Tony Grasso, 914-9674035, or Earl Millett, 914-948-5606. Apawamis Club March Jeff Scott April OPEN May 24 Sunningdale Country Club Dom DiMarzo June OPEN (Invitational Tournament) July 10 Ardsley Country Club George Pierpoint August OPEN (Possible date for Poa Annual Tournament) September OPEN October 16 Tamarack Country Club DaveArel November OPEN (Annual Meeting) Quality Service Large Parts Inventory • Tractors • Loaders • Backhoes Your M-F D ealer fo r over 40 years A1 Preston’s Garage 8 1 0 Howe Ave. Shelton, CT 0 6 4 8 4 2 0 3 -7 3 5 -3 6 2 7 MASSEY-FERGUSON Clippings THE METGCSA MEMBERSHIP— STATISTICALLY SPEAKING The 1989 membership committee—Chairman Tim O'Neill (CC of Darien), David Dwinell (St. Andrews GC), Dennis Flynn (Brae Burn CC), Byron Johnson (Terre Co.), and Les Kennedy (Oak Lane CC)— put together the following stats on MetGCSA members—317 in all. Where do you fall in the statistical lineup? WHITE MARSH, MD ( 301) On Membership Activity On GCSAA Membership During 1989, there were: ■ 6 new Class A members; 5 were reclassifications with 4 from Class B and 1 from Class CS ■ 12 new Class B members ■ 9 new Class C members ■ 3 new Class CS members, 1 of which was a reclassification from Class C ■ 7 new Class AS members, 5 of which were reclassifications from Class A According to the bylaws, there's room for 11 new Class C or CS members. The total, however, cannot exceed 40 percent of the total of Class A and B members. ■ 89 percent of Class A members are also GCSAA members. ■ 43 percent Class B members are also GCSAA members. On Pesticide Licenses ■ 85 percent of Class A members have pesticide license numbers listed in MetGCSA data; 74 percent were listed in 1988. ■ 100 percent of all new Class A mem­ bers have their license number listed. On Certification ■ 32 percent of Class A members are certified; 28 percent were certified in 1988. 1989. WEATHERWISE. A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR 1989 may go down in superinten­ dents' annals as the only year that bucket loaders got an oil change more often than the ladies played golf on Wednesdays. Though the growing season started with drought restric­ tions, it ended with record rainfall. In May, alone, 13.3 inches of rain doused the area, followed by 5.4 inches in June. July and August were equally wet, with the four-month precipitation total nearly 30 inches. That's 200 percent above normal. September, October, and Novem­ ber were also wet ones. We got 11 inches of rain and 7 inches of snow. According to the National Weather Service, the average annual precipita­ tion rate at Central Park is 44.12 inches. By December 1, they had received 64.28 inches—over 20 inches above the average, with a full month to go. From April 1 to November 31—a period of 32 weeks—we had only 5 weeks with no rain. (You'd think we were living in Seattle.) The record-breaking precipitation had varying effects on MetGCSA members. One salesperson reported selling over 100 rain suits, 150 pairs of A EGYPT FARMS hip boots, 300 miles of rope, and cart signs too numerous to count. On the other hand, club managers complained of lost revenues, with decreased play and cart use and more than a few canceled outings. (And what do you do with 30 pounds of shrimp ordered for an outing that's been called off?) For golf course superintendents, the markedly different weather pattern meant a shift in concerns: Rather than worrying about how much it was going to cost to run pumps or purchase city water, we were worrying about bailing out bunkers, repairing washouts, dumping truckloads of clippings, and keeping carts off the course. But in every rain cloud there is a silver lining: Remember, the unsually wet spring provided a perfect environ­ ment for the fungus that took care of our gypsy moth problems. And for many, soggy conditions made it easier to sell memberships on cart paths, since cart damage was so extensive. But right up there on my list of positive outcomes was that the sod I laid down last fall actually survived. MATT CEPLO Westchester Hills Golf Club Sterilized Top Dressing 335-3700 EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE! All top dressing ingredients are thoroughly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actu­ ally coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for a completely homogenous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. Egypt Farms top dressing is formulated espe­ cially for the transition zone to specifications recommended by leading universities and testing laboratories. Many years of research and testing by these leading universities have produced a soil mixture for superior growth; to maintain the best balance of percolation; to resist compac­ tion; for good aeration; and for the retention of usable water and nutrients in the growing medium. Green and tee construction materials and mixes conforming to the above specifications are also available. D is trib u te d by: M etro-Milorganite, Inc. (914) 666-3171 The Terre Co. (201) 473-3393 All County Fairways, Inc. (516) 242-9720 ‘W tifried “T fta c D d H a ic C , *)9tc. 340 M ain Avenue C lifton, N.J. 07014 Mitsubishi TVucksters .2 6 hp Liquid C ooled .2 + 4 W D • 4 Speed Trans • 1,500 lb. C apacity Howard Mfg. Rotaries Q uality High Production C utting w ith 8.5’, 10.5', and 15' C utting W idths Mike Pelrine Sales Representative (2 0 1 )4 7 1 -0 2 4 4 Letters Special Announcement A Thank You to Met Members At the Patterson Country Club meet­ ing, I got up and thanked you for your wonderful donation, as well as concern and support through my family's battle to keep my sister going. But on my way home, I thought about the many faces I didn't see at the meeting and felt that a note was still necessary. As I pointed out at Patterson, the friendships that I have developed over the past 13 years will always be cherished. You truly are a special group. My sister's children are only 1 and 2, and your contribution, added to others, will ensure a good start to a quality education. My family and I thank you all. MARK LOPER Turf Products Corp. Volunteers Needed in the Name of Science Dr. Pat Vittum of the University of Massa­ chusetts is looking for superintendents who would be interested in having the new technology of high-pressure spray applica­ tions tested on their course. Those of you who were at the Winter Seminar saw firsthand the promise that high-pressure injection equipment shows in reducing chemical application rates requireo to control pests. We also detailed Dr. Vittum's research in the September/ October 1989 issue of to Green, pages 4 and 5. Volunteers will have to be able to pick up the spray equipment, since she doesn’t have a vehicle available for transporting the equipment. Anyone interested in helping Dr. Vittum expand her testing in our area can contact her at Suburban Experiment Station, 240 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA 02254, 617-891-0650. President's Message Applause Please (continued from page 1) —becomes a legend following such great people as Arnold Palmer, Bob Hope, Gerald Ford, Patty Berg, Gene Sarazen, and Chi Chi Rodriguez. What a way to close out a decade of major improvements in the turf management field. The '80s have seen many dramatic improvements not only in our profession, but also in the character and dedication of the people who've had a role in making those improvements happen. Thanks to the dedication and professionalism of our association members, the MetGCSA is an organization we can —and certainly should—be proud of. Congratulations to all of you for a truly outstanding show of accomplishment. LARRY PAKKALA, GCGS President _ Hawthorne Brothers Tree Service, Incorporated Even In Winter 5 Center Street Bedford Hitts, New York 10507 914-666-7035 * 203-531-1831 L Turf & Grounds Equipment JSW -Hydraulic Excavators PONDS! PONDS! PONDS! • Fairway Ponds • Wetland Reclamation • Drainage • Shoreline Reconstruction • New Ponds Built • Dredging • Rocksetting Milorganite . . . America’s Foremost Naturally Organic Fertilizer o f Mind N atu ra lly or­ gan ic M ilo rg ­ an ite is th e safest and ea siest to use all-purpose fertilizer. It is easy to apply and d oes not burn because th e re are no s a lt p ro b ­ lem s as with chem ical fertilizers. Call the Specialists at: FI AT ALLIS Construction Equipment Fertilize Nature’s Way with Milorganite W e s tc h e s te r F o rd T ra c to r, In c . Meadow Street Goldens Bridge, NY 10526 9 1 4 -2 3 2 -7 7 4 6 RUBIGAN IS THE ONLY FUNGICIDE GUARANTEED FOR THE PREVENTION OF: • Summer Patch • Necrotic Ring Spot • Fusarium Blight See your local Elanco Distributor fo r details or call BOB SCOTT (201 ) 376-7290 Elanco Area Representative Fianco Products Company Indianapolis, in . (914 ) 271-9549 PARTAC GOLF COURSE Rick Apgar Joe Stahl 365 Adam s St. Bedford H ills, NY 914-666-3171 RANSOMES TOP-DRESSING AMERICA'S PREMIUM TOP-DRESSING MOTOR 3 5 0 D AVAILABLE IN BULK OR BAGS * ALL HYDRAULIC FIVE GANG HEAT TREATED 1-800-247-2326 IN N.J. 201-637-4191 DISTRIBUTED IN WESTCHESTER & FAIRFIELD BY: J&B TRUCKING JAMES CARRIERE & SONS 914-937-5479 * KUBOTA 38 HP DIESEL *8 or 11 BLADE FULL FLOATING HEADS * GRASS CATCHERS O N LONG ISLAND BY: MAXWELL TURF & SUPPLY DOUG HERON 516-681-3032 STEVEN WILLAND INC. (201) 579-5656 Special Feature PREPARING FOR AN ERA OF PESTICIDE RULES & REGULATIONS (continued from page 1) drainage, correct construction, regular cultivation, and cultural management for soils and turf, you'll have fewer pest problems. This won't eliminate the need for pesti­ cides, of course, but it will greatly reduce the number of required pesticide applications. 2. Begin experimenting with curative pest control Waiting to spray until your turf actually shows signs of pests is nerve-racking at best, but careful monitoring will ensure that you catch the pest before irreparable damage is done. And better, it will help you avoid a reasonable number of pesticide applications each year. To start, use your curative pest control program only in low-risk situations. 3. Handle pesticides responsibly. Strictly adhere to regulations for applying, storing, and disposing of pesticides, residues, and containers. Responsible use and handling will only enhance the image of the industry among skeptics. On the other hand, pesticide misuse, over­ use, and accidents will surely hasten their removal from the market. 4. Adopt the commonsense principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This includes using new technologies for monitoring pests, predicting out­ breaks, and justifying applications of pesticides—and water. Among the tools available: weather stations, disease diagnostic and forecasting kits, computer integrated pest forecasting equipment, soil tempera­ ture and moisture monitoring devices, and computerized irrigation controls. 5. Be on the lookout for new research efforts. Promote and support any research that: a) improves our understanding of turfgrass pests and stresses, b) seeks to develop new pest control measures—including cultural control programs— that are environ­ mentally acceptable, and c) seeks to breed and develop pest-resistant and low-water-use grasses for golf. Opening the Lines of Communication 6. Educate golfers about the consequences oflow-to-no pesticide use. Begin the difficult job of convincing your golfing membership that they must accept lessthan-perfect turf conditions on their courses. Even if the requisites noted above are successful, a pesticide-free maintenance program will not keep a course free of pests and pest damage. Keep golfers posted on pending legisla­ tion and how it might affect your maintenance program. 7. Communicate the pros of pesticide use. Inform the public and our legislators about the benefits of many of our pesticides and how they're used safely on golf courses. Final Note Making an honest attempt at using the cultural management programs and IPM techniques described earlier might help establish a good-faith re­ lationship with environmental groups and governmental regulatory agencies, but unfortunately, the growing intolerance to pesticides among people worldwide is so strong that the turfgrass industry will undoubtedly be forced to cut back on its pesticide use. At best, pesticides as we know them today will be greatly restricted; at worst, they will be gone forever. Let's hope the quickly swinging pendulum will swing partly back to a position of compromise and reason. But we can't afford to wait until the cupboard is bare to become more pesticide independent. JAMES T. SNOW Director, Northeastern Region USGA Green Section A Pesticide Regulation War Won If you feared you might have to start posting warning notices every time you applied pesticides, worry no more. Thanks to a litigious group of New York State farmers, pesticide applicators, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and bowling alley operators state officials cannot require the noisome signs. “I think it’s a major victory for agriculture and horticulture in the state of New York,” said Thomas West, lawyer for a number of the plaintiffs, in a recent Newsday interview. According to DEC officials, the regula­ tions at issue were designed to help people with chemical sensitivities avoid pesticides that could be harmful. They would have required people in the business of applying pesticides—which, of course, includes golf course superinten­ dents—to post signs indicating what chemi­ cals were to be used and when they would be applied. The signs would have to be displayed prominently from four to 24 hours before spraying, depending on the parti­ cular chemical, and left in place for up to two days after pesticide applications. But the cases against posting the signs were far too strong for the Justices of the State Supreme Court Appellate Division in Albany to ignore. Among them: Notification require­ ments could actually prompt farmers to use more pesticides and sidestep the state's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, which encourages prudent spot use of chemicals rather than mass spraying. For restaurants, hotels, and bowling alleys, the signs could create a climate of fear that could drive away business. The appeals court ruled that state officials must first do a complete study of the environmental impact of pesticide warning notices before ever requiring such as regulation. The new regulations were struck down May 11,1989 by State Supreme Court Justice Paul Cheeseman. It was the state’s appeal of that ruling that placed the cases before the appellate division. Patrons of TEE TO GREEN P atron s listed o n th is p ag e are su p p o rtin g o u r asso ciation , You are en co u rag ed to su p p o rt them . Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing Kelsey Park, Great M eadow s, NJ 07838 Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326 Bill & Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136 Alpine Tree Care, Inc Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service Inc. P.I.E. Supply Co. Serving N ew York, N ew Jersey, and Conn. W hite Plains: 914-948-0101 Brewster: 914-279-8800 N orw alk: 203-847-1855 John R. H aw thorne & Charlie Siem ers 5 Center St., Bedford Hills, N Y 10507 914-666-7035/203-531-1831 Paul Roche P.O. Box 3049, M ilford, C T 06460 203-878-0658 A1 Preston's Garage Irrigation Systems Incorporated Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. M assey Ferguson, Sales & Service Shelton, CT 06484 203-735-3627 Installation, Service, & GC System Design P.O. Box 66, W indsor, CT 06095 203-727-9227 Stephen M . Kotow icz 30 N ashville Rd., Bethel, C T 06801 203-792-3032 Bruedan Corp. James Barrett Associates, Inc. Stephen Kay, Golf Course Architect Bill Rapp Box 496, Greycourt Ave., Chester, N Y 10918 914-469-2288 G olf Course Irrigation Design & Consulting Jim Barrett 201-744-8237 495 N ew Rochelle Rd., O ffice 2B Bronxville, N Y 10708 Office: 914-699-4437 Home: 914-738-3399 Dar Par Sales James Carriere & Sons, Inc. Steven Willand, Inc. Golf Course & Tennis Supplies Dom inic A. Richichi 914-946-1743 Bill Carriere 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, N Y 10573 914-937-2136 Dave M arm elstein RT 206, A ugusta, NJ 07822 201-579-5656 DJ. Callahan Inc. Landscape Supply Company Tee And Green Sod Inc. Dennis Callahan, G olf Course Renovation P.O. Box 1435, Saratoga Springs, N Y 12866 518-584-7080/914-273-6568 W holesale Landscape Supplies Jam es DeLibero 201-948-7170 David W allace P.O. Box 418, Exeter, RI 02822 401-295-1870 EARTH WORKS, Deep Aerification Services LESCO The Terre Company of NJ, Inc. Patrick Lucas, CG CS 81 Tom ac A venue, O ld G reenw ich, CT 06870 203-698-0030 Seed, Fertilizer, Control Products, Equipm ent G reg M oran & M ike O leykow ski 800-825-3726/914-838-1650 Byron Johnson Jr. 206 D elaw anna Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014 Office: 201-473-3393 Home: 203-748-5069 Eastern Land Management Inc Loft Seed Inc. Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Golf Course Restoration & Renovation 433 W est M ain St., Stam ford, CT 06902 Bruce M oore: 203-324-3231 John M orrissey P.O. Box 146, Chim ney Rock Rd. Bound Brook, N J 08805,201-356-8700 Grow ers of K entucky Blue Grass/Fescue Turf, Penncross Bentgrass available at V 4" Height Skip D eubel, Sales Rep., 800-243-7582 Egypt Farms, Inc Magovem Co. Turf Products Corp. Green Topdressing, Sand, Construction M ixes W hite M arsh, M D 21162 800-988-SO IL Peter M . M oran & Joe Schnieder Stam ford, CT 800-243-9094 Peter Grace, Irrigation/A1 Tretera, Equipment 157 M oody Rd., P.O. Box 2576 Enfield, C T 06082, 800-243-4355 Emerald Isle, Ltd. Metro Milorganite Inc Valley View Greenhouse Bill M iddleton 2153 N ew port Rd., Ann A rbor, M I 48103 313-662-2727 Rick Apgar & Joe Stahl 365 A dam s St., Bedford Hills, N Y 10507 914-666-3171 Frank A m odio RR 2, Box 27, R T 123, So. Salem , N Y 10590 914-533-2504/914-533-2526 Fleet Pump & Service Group Montco/Surf-Side W.A. Cleary Chemical Corp. Donald Tiedem ann 100 Calvert St., H arrison, N Y 10528 914-835-3801 W etting A gents-Deform ers Robert Oechsle & Peter O echsle 215-628-3144/215-836-4992 M ichael Kolb 149 Som erset St., Som erset, N J 08873 201-247-8000 Glenmore Landscape Service Natural Wildlife Control Inc. Westchester Ford Tractor Inc. Glenn S. M oore RR 3, Box 199, H ackgreen Rd. Pound Ridge, NY, 914-764-4348 Richard W entz Jr. 270 Parkside Ct., Copiaque, N Y 11726 516-226-2819 John A pple M eadow St., G oldens Bridge, N Y 10526 914-232-7746 Grass Roots Turf Products Inc. Nor-Am Chemical Company Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. Bert Jones P.O. Box 336, Mt. Freedom , N J 07970 201-686-8709 David J. Sylvester A rea Sales Representative 203-828-8905 Serving the Fine Turf Profession P.O. Box 198, Lincoln dale, N Y 10540 Bob Lippm an: 914-248-7476 Harford Industrial Minerals, Inc. O.M. Scotts & Sons Company Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. Topdressing and Construction M ix P.O. Box 210, Joppa, M D 21085 301-679-9191 Randy Van Yahres 16 Diane Lane, East N orthport, N Y 11731 516-266-2272 M ichael J. Pelrine 340 M ain A ve., Clifton, N J 07014 201-471-0244