Vol. 11, No. 19

MEETING NOTICE
Date:
April 26, 1973
Place:
Tamarack Country Club
(phone number) 203-531-7300
Golf:
12:00 noon
Lunch:
Available in grill room
Cocktails: 6:00 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Speaker: To be announced
Topic:
OSHA
Host:
Gene Grady
Note: We will be able to sign for script which can be used for
the whole day. Unused script will be redeemed at the end of the
day.
Auto Directions to Club
Cross Westchester Rte. 287 to Rte. 684 Brewster Exit to
Westchester Airport Exit #2 “Westchester Airport.” At traffic
light turn left on Rte. 120 — then a short distance — turn right
to junction 120A — turn left on 120A to Locust Road — must
go right about Vi mile — Club on left side of road.
From Connecticut — Merritt Parkway to Exit 27 turn right on
King Street to end of road — turn on Locust Road — Club Vi
mile on left side of road.
From New York — Hutchinson Parkway to Exit 27 turn left on
King Street to end of road — turn on Locust Road — Club Vi
mile on left side of road.
NOTE: Please return attached post card immediately.

Coming Events:
Apr. 24 HVGCSA, Fallsview Golf Club
Ellenville, N. Y.
May
Tentative OSHA clinics on first aid
May 17 Elmwood C.C. Joint meeting NJ, LI, HV & MGCSA
Tree Injection Seminar for Dutch Elm
Disease Control
Holiday Inn, LaGuardia Airport
June
Tentative Quaker Ridge
June 12 Rutgers Field Day
July 10 Siwanoy
Aug. 16 Wee Burn
Sept. 20 Bonnie Briar
Oct. 2 MGCSA Invitational
Nov.
Open Date
Dec.
Christmas Party

Published monthly by the Metropolitan
April, 1973 Golf Cou

President’s Message:
I am pleased to announce that your executive committee has
embarked on an endeavor which will vastly improve our
association. Leonard Agostino has been hired to assist and
coordinate all association activities. Leonard will assist and
advise all officers and committee chairmen, as well as any
member who calls upon him. His primary function will be to
aid our officers and committees in operating more effectively
and in a more professional manner. As his work with us
develops, you will be made aware of the many benefits we as an
association can realize through the use of his services. Work
has already begun towards a revised membership list and
By-Laws, as well as securing for the association a permanent
mailing address.
We (your executive committee) fully realize that this is a
departure from past practices, but feel that we are acting in the
best interests of our organization. This step was not taken
without careful consideration of other avenues of professional
management, and not before we were certain that the added
cost could be absorbed under our present expense structure.
We must all be aware that in this endeavor, as well as in any
other, success or failure depends largely on the cooperation of
each and every member. May I challenge each of you to the
following:
1. Attend your association’s activities regularly.
2. Avail yourself to committee chairmen for work.
3. Air your views and suggestions to the proper person, at
the proper time.
Let’s make our motto work!
PROGRESS WE CAN SEE IN’73
Harry Nichol
MGCSA News:
Well we all should be thankful that we came out of the
winter in excellent shape. It’s probably the earliest Spring we
have seen in many years. Cutting greens in the middle of
March is a rare thing. It will be interesting to see when the
leaves come out this year. Usually it isn’t until the first week in
May but right now we must be at least 2 weeks ahead of
schedule. Yes, another season is here.
Ted Horton is off to the other side of the Ocean again. This
time it’s a week in Ireland visiting some more golf courses. I
am sure he will have some interesting comments when he gets
back.
We have had two good business meetings. One at Sam’s in
February and another at Rye Golf Club. Dick Gonyea was our
host at Rye where we had over 50 turn up to hear an interesting
talk on first aid and OSHA requirements in this area. Peter

Congratulations to Andy Androsko in being elected Presi­
dent of N. Y. State Association of County Agricultural Agents.
MGCSA will have a booth at Home Garderners Clinic and
Flower Show. We wish speedy recovery to John Wistrand on
his recent eye operation; also Casterella recovering from minor
surgery. Stanley Priest is up and around and would like to see
any of his old friends.
The MGCSA extends our deepest sympathy to the Simmons
family. Roger was known by all and certainly was one of the
top arborists in the area. He was a member of MGCSA and
attended many of our meetings.

Editorial Staff
Garry Crothers
Pat Lucas
Al Tretera

President:
First Vice
President:
Second Vice
President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Sergeant at
Arms:

Co-Editor
Co-Editor
Advertising Manager

Jobs Wanted
Resumes of the following men can be obtained from the Tee to
Green Editor:
Assistant Supt.
1. R. Scott Hill
Assistant Supt.
2. Michael J. Haggerty
Assistant Supt.
3. Donald K. Taylor
Assistant Supt.
4. Michael Stanton
Assistant Supt.
5. Randy Russel

OFFICERS
Harry H. Nichol, Elmwood C.C.
Office 914-592-6608, Home 914-472-0174
Garry N. Crothers, Apawamis Club
Office 914-967-2100, Home 914-234-3770
Edward C. Horton, Winged Foot Golf Club
Office 914-698-2827, Home 914-937-3613
Richard Allen, Sunningdale C.C.
Office 914-723-3200, Home 914-723-8097
Robert Alonzi, Burning Tree C.C.
Office 203-869-5779, Home 914-937-1527
Anthony Altamaro, Greenwich C.C.
Office 203-869-1000, Home 203-661-7019

Jobs Available
Blue Hills Golf Club — Frank Bevelacqua, Supt.
285 Blue Hills Road
Pearl River, N.Y. 10965
Frank is looking for placement students — $150/week room
and Kitchen facilities (914) 735-8771
Panther Valley Country Club Supt. Position Open
Irrigation — automatic
Salary Open
9 room house on club grounds
Maintenance budget $125,000.
At least 4 years experience
Contact: Mr. Guy Braman
Panther Valley Country Club, Box 35
Allamuchy, N.J. 07820

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Office 914-472-1467
Home 914-241-2169
Office 914-631-4560
John Sundholm, Green Rock Corp.
Home 914-631-4458
Office 203-869-2350
Gus Powell, Round Hill Club, Inc.
Home 203-531-5826
Office 914-669-5959
Robert Bruce, Salem Golf Club
Home 914-669-5012
Office 914-359-5346
Ron Boydston, Rockland C.C.
Home 914-359-2910
Office 516-295-2500
John Traynor, Woodmere C.C.
Home 516-295-3855
Past President: Everett Wood, Scarsdale C.C.
Office 914-723-2840
Allan Tretera, Fenway Golf Club

Golf Committee Report
The following will be the format for the 1973 Golf Season:
1. We will start the golf season with the Calloway System in
order to establish your handicap, which the golf com­
mittee will follow-up throughout the golf outing dates.
2. By July 1, 1973, each member planning to play in future
tournaments must have at least 3 attested scores submit­
ted to the golf committee using the Calloway System. If
you are unable to play in the first three outings, you may
hand in other scores played during this period as long as
they are attested. Beginning in July our golf outings will
be held on an association handicap basis.
3. We plan to have a variety of golf outings which we hope
will be of interest to all. Information on this will follow.
4. There will be an entrance fee of $3.00 for everybody who
plays golf at our outings.
5. There will be return cards sent out for every golf date.
Please return them as soon as possible so that we may
inform the club on the estimated number of players.
6. We will play these tournaments according to USGA
ruling except where local rules apply.
The golf committee welcomes any suggestions from the
membership on ways in which we might improve our golf
outings.
Please help us to make this an exceptional season by your
support. We are thanking you in advance for your cooperation.
Bob Bruce
Nick Marino
Co-Chairmen

N ot copyrighted. I f there is good here, we want to share it with
all chapters - unless author states otherwise.

Cann from the American Red Cross in White Plains gave the
talk. We will be setting up clinics in early May, probably on a
Tuesday or Wednesday, which will be just for golf courses so
please indicate the number of men you intend to send on the
return card.
Dick Gonyea has been appointed the new membership
chairman by President Harry. Sam’s was a good business
meeting in which plans for 1973 were disclosed to the
membership present. The only sad note was that 10 return
cards who said they were coming didn’t show. Our reservation
count was based solely on this. As a result the association had
to pay half the luncheon costs of $25.00. Because of this
situation the board passed a motion at the last board meeting
which states as follows: Return cards must be sent in.
Reservations will be charged the full dinner price unless prior
notification is given of your cancellation.
Ron Boydston is looking into group rates to National
Conference in Anaheim, California. Magovern Co. recently
had a bus load travel to Windsor Locks to see the headquarters
facility. It was an excellent day had by all.
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Membership News:
Dick Gonyea, Chairman, announced the change of classifi­
cation of Michael Maffei from B to A. The Executive
Committee approved the application of William Amoria, Deep
Dale Golf Club, Manhassett, L.I., with an A classification.
National News:
Very Important Information
Please Read Carefully
Two recent decisions made by the Executive Committee
have resulted in major changes of information which was given
to the members at the Boston Conference and in GCSAA
publications.
The first was in regard to the 1974 GCSAA Conference to be
held in Anaheim, California. It has always been the policy of
the Executive Committee to secure the best possible facilities
available for the conference. Our desire is to have the exhibits
as closely related to the education sessions as possible.
Anaheim has two exhibit halls, north and south. The north
hall is immediately adjacent to the center of our activities and
the south hall is somewhat removed and is less desirable for the
exhibits. The north hall was not available on February 17-22
but now has become available the week of February 10-15,
1974. Because of the added convenience to the members who
will be in attendance and the overall contribution this will
make to the success of the show, the Executive Committee
voted to reschedule the 1974 Conference to February 10-15,
1974. We are confident when you see the location of the halls
you will agree this decision was in the best interest of the
Association. We ask you to pass this date change along to all
interested parties. Thanks.
The second decision is with respect to the headquarters
move. The announcement was made that the move would be
made June 30, 1973. This decision was based on information
which was known at that time. However, a series of events have
occurred since then which make the moving dates April 17-20,
1973, more realistic. They are: Art Morissette, Business
Manager, resigned his position to become Assistant Internal
Auditor of the Fastener Corporation in Des Plaines, and Dr.
Paul Alexander, Director of Education, has agreed to move to
Lawrence as of April 20 and his family will join him when
school is out, and Executive Director Connie Scheetz and his
family will move earlier. As the headquarters building could
not be completed by June 30, 1973, a move into temporary
quarters would have been required at that time. These factors
gave us the option of moving headquarters office earlier than
anticipated.
The major benefits which will accrue by an earlier move are:
1. A permanent staff can be hired sooner which will
facilitate our capacity for fulfilling membership services.
2. A new business manager can be hired from the local area
who will be familiar with the services in Lawrence.
3. Earlier consideration can be given to securing the services
of an additional employee in the education department
and a staff writer for public relations and information
services — filling these positions will contribute to the
services offered to the membership.
4. Executive Director Connie Scheetz will be in Lawrence
during construction of our new building to make on-site
decisions as required.
The members of the Executive Committee are anxious to not
only maintain the present services at a high level, but to add to
these and to be in a position to announce some positive actions
in this regard. Stepping up the moving date will make this a
reality sooner.

Accordingly, the headquarters office will be located in
Lawrence, Kansas, April 23, 1973. Our new address will be:
1617 St. Andrews Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
The offices for THE GOLF SUPERINTENDENT will
remain in Des Plaines for the present time. Information in
regard to this move will be announced as soon as that decision
is made. Please continue to correspond to Nick Geannopulos,
Editor, THE GOLF SUPERINTENDENT at 3158 Des Plaines
Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018.
If you have any questions with regard to these two decisions,
we will be happy to answer them.
Clifford A. Wagoner, CGCS
President

TURFGRASS RESEARCH REVIEW
BY DR. JAMES. B. BEARD
Reprinted from GOLFDOM, February 1973 issue.
How Much Arsenic For Control?
Soil factors influencing arsenic soil tests and growth o f selected
tu rf grasses. R.N. Carrow. 1972. Michigan State University
Doctor o f Philosophy Thesis, pp. 1-223 (from the Department
o f Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, Mich. 48823).
The objective of this investigation was to study the influence
of the soil’s physical and chemical conditions on the arsenic
toxicity of trufgrasses. Extensive laboratory studies showed the
Bray P i arsenic extraction procedure to be the most reliable
indicator of available arsenic levels in the soil. A number of
golf courses in Michigan were then sampled and determina­
tions of the arsenic levels made to assess the most appropriate
levels to utilize in subsequent greenhouse and growth chamber
studies.
The experimental procedure used included incorporating
the arsenic throughout the soil mix prior to seeding. The soil
mix containing arsenic was then placed into a replicated series
of pots followed by seeding to either annual bluegrass (Poa
annua), Penncross creeping bentgrass or Merion Kentucky
bluegrass.
The results showed that the arsenic had no effect on seed
germination of annual bluegrass, Penncross creeping bentgrass and Merion Kentucky bluegrass when the arsenic was
mixed with the soil and incubated prior to establishment. The
incubation involved plasing the soil-arsenic mix in a poly­
ethylene bag for a period of seven weeks with weekly wetting
and drying cycles. However, some decrease in seed germination
of Penncross creeping bentgrass occurred at medium high
rates when the arsenic-soil mix was seeded immediately rather
than incubating the mix for a seven week period. The Bray
arsenic extraction procedure revealed that the available
arsenic levels were reduced during incubation.
Experiments concerning arsenic effects on shoot growth
revealed that arsenic inhibited the growth of all grasses. The
degree of reduction, from highest to lowest, ranked in this
order: annual bluegrass, creeping bentgrass and Merion
Kenetucky bluegrass. Merion Kentucky bluegrass was con­
sistently more tolerant of soil arsenic levels than was the
Penncross.
Investigations of the phosphorous-arsenic interrelationships
showed that high phosphorous levels tended to reduce the
arsenic toxicity. However, the magnitude of influence was not

great. Also, the arsenic toxicity to annual bluegrass was less
effected by increasing phosphorous levels than for such species
as Penncross creeping bentgrass and Merion Kentucky bluegrass.
Investigations of the soil reaction-arsenic toxicity interrela­
tionships indicated a marked influence on turfgrass growth
and arsenic toxicity achieved on annual bluegrass increased as
the soil pH was decreased from 7.8 to 4.3. The amount of Bray
Pj extractable arsenic also increased as the soil pH was
lowered. The greatest increase in arsenic toxicity occurred
between the pH’s of 6.0 and 4.5. The magnitude of the soil pH
influence on arsenic toxicity was much greater than the
phosphorous-arsenic interaction.
Evaluation of arsenic toxicity over a range of soil textures
revealed that arsenic activity decreased as the clay content
increased. This response was also correlated with higher levels
of extractable aluminum which may also have an effect.
Finally, the extractable arsenic levels were generally highest in
soils maintained at field capacity compared to the same soils
maintained at levels of 70 to 85 per cent of capacity.
Comments: The first decision on golf courses where annual
bluegrass is or has a potential for becoming a significant
component of the golf course fairways is (a) whether cultural
practices should be adjusted to maintain it or (b) to control it
through adjustments in cultural practices and/or the use of
chemical control procedures. The procedure to follow depends
on the environmental and soil conditions in a given locality.
There are a number of locations throughout North America
where the best approach is to manipulate the annual bluegrass
population in turfgrass communities strictly by cultural
practices. There are other situations where chemical control
procedures should be seriously considered. The above paper
addresses itself to the latter situation and even more specifical­
ly to the considerations involved in the use of calcium arsenate
(Ca 3 ) As04)2).
A review of the history of calcium arsenate use reveals
specific situations where excellent control of annual bluegrass
has been achieved with no visual effects to the desirable
species, particularly Kentucky bluegrass. In contrast, there are
also locations where serious problems have occurred in terms
of phytotoxicity to the desirable species. The work reported in
this paper assists in explaining some of the variability.
Calcium arsenate can be used very effectively in the control
of annual bluegrass as indicated in the above paper. Annual
bluegrass is much more sensitive to phytotoxic arsenic levels
than are either the bentgrasses or Kentucky bluegrasses. The
investigation also shows that arsenic has a minimal effect on
the seed. Phytotoxicity develops after the seed has germinated
and a sufficient quantity of roots is produced so that the
arsenic is absorbed and translocated to the sites of phytotoxic
action causing a relatively slow physiological death.
The basic problem with this herbicide and most others that
are being considered for use in the control of annual bluegrass
in fairways is avoiding phytotoxicity to the desirable species,
such as Kentucky bluegrass and creeping bentgrass. The
following considerations can be emphasized based on Carrow’s
word and supported by numerous field observations.
First, the Kentucky bluegrasses are much less sensitive to
arsenic toxicity than the creeping bentgrasses. Field observa­
tions indicate that a majority of the successful fairway
conversions from annual bluegrass to desirable species has
involved Kentucky bluegrass. Unfortunately the margin of
safety between the level of arsenic required for the control of
annual bluegrass and the level of arsenic that results in
phytotoxicity to creeping bentgrass is much less than for
Kentucky bluegrass. As a result, greater difficulty may be

faced in terms of potential arsenic phytotoxicity where the
fairway conversion involves creeping bentgrass.
From the standpoint of soil chemistry, Carrow’s work
stresses that the soil reaction is far more important in
influencing arsenic toxicity than the soil phosphorous level.
Increased phosphorous levels, particularly in the higher range,
will result in a higher level of arsenic required to achieve
annual bluegrass control. However, the effect of soil pH,
particularly as it is decreased from 6.5 to 4.5, greatly increases
the arsenic availability and thus results in a substantially
reduced rate of arsenic required to achieve annual bluegrass
control. This explains why the rate of arsenic that has been
used safely in the Midwest on less acidic soils is more toxic to
the desirable species if it is used on the East Coast where the
soils are more acidic in reaction.
From a soil physical standpoint, clay soils tend to reduce
arsenic toxicity. Thus, higher levels of arsenic will be required
to achieve control on soils having a high clay content. However,
soils high in clay frequently have a soil drainage problem. The
work of Carrow indicates that soils near field capacity will have
an increased level of arsenic available for absorption by the
plant. Here again this confirms field observations. Poorly
drained depressional areas and wet soil conditions have
resulted in serious arsenic toxicity to both the Kentucky
bluegrass and creeping bentgrass species. It has been suggest­
ed, but not well documented, that surface water movement
may carry arsenic particles into the lower areas resulting in
increased arsenic levels in those sites and an inability to
establish Kentucky bluegrass species. Carrow’s work also
suggests that the actual water level may affect the quantity of
available arsenic.
It is obvious from this discussion that there are a number of
soil chemical and physical properties that influence arsenic
availability and control of annual bluegrass. As a result, no
techniques have been developed whereby an accurate recom­
mendation can be given about the quantity of arsenic required
to obtain annual bluegrass control without detrimental effects
to the desirable turfgrass species. The general procedure has
been to slowly increase the soil arsenic level until annual blue­
grass control is observed. When following this procedure, it
should be remembered that the quantity of arsenic required to
control annual bluegrass will be lower during the mid-summer
stress period than the spring or fall when growth conditions are
more favorable. Thus, the turf should be allowed to pass
through at least one summer stress period between each
arsenic application in order to assess the amount of effective
phytotoxicity present in the soil.
Because of the uncertainties associated with the use of
arsenics for the control of annual bluegrass, there is one
further consideration that should be stressed. This program
should not be initiated until it has been tried on a small plot on
one or more selected fairway locations that are representative
of the conditions existing on the golf course. A 50 to 100 foot
width across the fairway would serve this purpose nicely. The
limited trial program should be initiated (a) to give the golf
course superintendent the opportunity of learning how to
properly use the material and (b) to obtain information
concerning the quantity of arsenic that will be required to
achieve effective control of annual bluegrass without injury to
the desirable species. Conversely, the tests may indicate that
the soil moisture and drainage conditions are such that
arsenics cannot be utilized effectively without damage to the
desirable turfgrass species. Thus, on-site experimentation
concerning the use of this material should always be practiced
before any decision is made to proceed with a long-term
program on the golf course.

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Summary of Long Island Turf Disease Meeting
by Andy Androsko
*
Dr. Raymond Lukens: Leaf spot disease needs a combination
of low temperatures, moisture and low light intensity.
Dr. Houston Couch: A new Helminthosporium can wipe out
Zoysia in 48 hours. Increasing nitrogen gives increased
susceptibility to Helminthosporium vagans. Pennstar is a bit
more resistant to Helminthosporium than Merion. Merion is a
bit more resistant than Windor; this is at a normal N. and a
high N. Usually up on fertility; up on disease susceptibility. On
warm season grasses, the oppsite affect; high nutrition, low
disease. Anhauser and Pennstar quite stable in resistance to
Helminthosporium at all nutritional levels. It appears that
high resistance carries resistance at different nutritional
levels.; a variety with low resistance will be very, very
susceptible to Helminthosporium at high N. whereas with
moderate susceptibility at normal N. will be somewhat more
susceptible at high N. Seaside Bent at high N. is highly
susceptible to red leaf spot. Note: more leaf spot on 2 inch cut
than on IVa inch cut with bluegrass but remember there is
more leaf to find the spots on and with higher cut less crown
rot which is the bad stage.
Dr. Martin Harrison: Anthracnose, Septoria and Ascochyta,
three diseases we have no specific control for. If they occur,
switch fungicides to a completely unrelated chemical. These
diseases do not have a clearly defined dead area. There is a
defused brown area. With Anthracnose, in advance stage,
there are small, dark circular spots that have spines; use 10-X.
Ascochyta has more of a straw, yellow cast rather than the
reddish cast of Anthracnose on leaf blades, similar defused
brown, yellow area but no black spine spots. With Septoria, no
reddish cast as with Anthracnose. Somewhat like Ascochyta
but normally a cool, wet weather disease. Anthracnose
generally prefer temperatures 75° and up and favored by heavy
thatch. Ascochyta apparently has no climatic preference.
Dr. Couch: Fusarium roseum — beware, be alert and spray
when night-time temperatures stay 70° or higher and humidity
is high, it almost always occurs with high night-time tempera­
tures. About two days of this hot day and night temperatures
will result in fusarium roseum so unless you have a positive
assurance, and how can you have, you should spray troubled
areas after one night of 70° and high humidity. %
Panel discussion moderated by Dr. Harrison: Bents are very
susceptible especially with high nitrogen or low calcium; heavy
thatch also a contributor. So, valuable turf, high thatch, high
nitrogen or low calcium plus proper weather conditions equals
fusarium trouble. Tersan 1991 can be applied a week or so
ahead and will give about three weeks control. Benlate, in a
systemic, considered so; apparently works in the sod on the
fungi. Do not over use Benlate or any other chemical. Benlate
due to its extremely long persistance can build up in the soil if
used on an intensive program. Remember, it has a long period
of affect.

A word of caution was issued by Dr. Ralph Egel. From
research at Rutger’s, April and May are the worst months for
thinning because of crabgrass encroachment. However, the
experimental herbicide No. A 820 appears to be a possible
solution to the control of goosegrass.
A new concept for turfgrass, one of the first changes in
nitrogen fertilizer in our 20 years was discussed by Edwin L.
Moberg, Penn State University and Essex Agricultural and
Technical Institute. IBDU (isobutzlidene duirea) releases
nitrogen slowly through “dissolution” — a process dependant
only upon soil moisture. Natural organics and ureaffom (slow
release) nitrogen depend on, and are greatly affected by, the
unpredictable activity of soil microorganisms. Dr. Moberg
suggested that we consider a trial program as follows:
*1 st Year — IBDU
2Vi lb. N/1000 sq. ft. June
2Vi lb. N/1000 sq.ft. Sept.
* Supplemental readily available N2 should be added in
the 1st year.
2nd & 3rd Years — IBDU
2^2 lb. N/1000 sq.ft. June
2Vi lb. N/1000 sq. ft. Sept.
4th Year — IBDU
51b. N/1000 sq.ft. June
Nitrogen recovery was discussed. It was shown to be 70% from
U. F., 50% from IBDU, 30 % from Urea and 25% from a
natural organic. One pound of nitrogen costs 50c from UF and
IBDU and only 10c from Urea. Something to think about!
The “ 1973 Cornell Recommendations For Turfgrass” were
presented by Dr. Haruo Tashiro and Dr. Martin B. Harrison.
Dr. Tashiro noted that a first of May insecticide application
appeared to control Hyperoides weevil as well as the recom­
mended applications in Mid-April and Mid-May. Expect a
questionnaire shortly about the Japanese Beetle. Apparently
there are some areas in the State where the insect has
developed resistance to the chlorinated hydrocarbons. Dr.
Tashiro would appreciate our help to determine and perhaps
thereby isolate these areas.
Dr. Harrison noted that the successful disease control
program should coordinate use of the standard fungicides with
the systemics. Cleary’s 3336 was not listed in the “ Recom­
mendations” because it is not yet fully registered. When
registered, this systemic would also be recommended.
Richard F. Pendleton reviewed the Federal Environmental
Pesticide Control Act of 1972. An important part of the new
Act provides for classifications of all pesticides into two
categories, those for general use and those for restricted use.
Pesticides classified “restricted” may be applied only by
artifical applications. This will place a greater proportion of
responsibility for “pesticides safety” in the hands of the user
instead of the manufacturer. All pesticides used in the U.S.
must be registered with E.P.A. Under strict adherence to the
law, we may not be allowed to use Diazinon for Hyperoides
weevil control. A schedule for implementing F E P C A was
outlined. For further information, request the Cornell Fact
Sheet dated 1/19/73, File: Chemicals — Pesticides: 8.
Dr. Jim E. Dewey announced that approximately six men
were being actively considered to fill the vacancy left by Dr.
Cornman. Three of the applicants addressed the conference:
Robert Mazur, University of Illinois, Edwin L. Moberg, Penn
State University and Thomas Watschke, Penn State Univer­
sity. The Plant Pathology will recruit a full-time man to
research Turf Diseases. The turfgrass program appears to have
a bright future at Cornell. I hope so, for we all will benefit
immensely.

26th Cornell Turfgrass Conference
February 28 — March 1,1973
by Edward C. Horton
Professor John F. Cornman will retire from the department
of Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture at Cornell this
spring. As a result, the 26th Cornell Turfgrass Conference was
a salute to this man whose career was devoted to instructing
students in Turfgrass Management. Dr. Cornman will belong
remembered for his efforts to improve turfgrasses and the
profession of Golf Course Management and will be welcomed
at any of our Association Meetings. We would like to wish Dr.
Cornman and his family every happiness possible!
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Richard C. Allen, Secretary
126 Underhill Road
Scarsdale, New York 10583

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Chemicals
Fertilizers
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HALSTEAD
D IS T R IB U T IN G CORP.
1700 East Main Street
Peekskill, N .Y . 10566

914-737-6500

We have a complete line for your golf course needs
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