> - - W M. H. BENGEYFIELD Western Director Vol. 7 No. 6 N U M B ER O NE L E S S ON N U M B ER O NE V A R I A B LE Established last year as never before, western turf growing conditions are changing -- and all the worse for the golf course superintendent. Play has in- creased as well as golfer demand for unblemished turf. In addition, the unseason- ably warm western summers have traveled continually northward since 1956. Unheard of turf difficulties and weather conditions reached above the Canadian border in Summer, 1958. Each year in each area the story was the same; high summer temperatures weakened the established grasses and disease (usually Helminthosporium and/or Curvularia) took over. Unquestionably, Poa annua was hit the hardest. Quick on the draw, many superintendents learned to "Roll With The Weather" and fared quite well. New irrigation techniques, light fertility applications, preventative fungicide treatments and frequent use of iron became part of a program geared to fit the changing conditions. - - John Jaslowski, Superintendent of The Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle expressed It this way, "In the summer when turf starts going from bad to worse, we can no longer wait for the weather to change and pull us out of our trouble. We must change our maintenance program as best we can and fit it to the weather." John Jaslowski is right1. For the big lesson to be learned from 1958 is neither new nor complex. Rather, it is a strong reminder that the Number One Variable in growing grass (or any crop) is the Weather and we must constantly evaluate and change our practices to accommodate our turf to the weather. Expect the unexpected from the weatherman next summer, and you won't be disappointed. NEW AGRICULTURE YEARBOOK AVAILABLE "Land" is the title of the 1958 Yearbook of Agriculture and is now available. Land is discussed from the aspects of history, use and management, income and value of land, resources and problems of ownership and control. In the foreword, Secre- tary Ezra Taft Benson says: "This book will stimulate thought about our land and its use. It will provide much material for discussion. This is as it should be, for discussion often strikes the spark to ignite inspired thoughts that guide us into a better future." The Yearbook is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington 25, D.C. The price is $2.25. By writing to your Senator or Congressman, you may receive a free copy from his limited supply. WESTERN POISON INFORMATION CENTERS Many chemicals used on your course are labled "Poison" and are compounded from rather complex materials. Should a man on your course become ill after handling a chemi cal material, take him to a physician, tell him the trade name of the chemical used and give him this list of Poison Information Centers. The physician should then be able to provide prompt and proper treatment. these centers, ask for the "Poison Control Center." ARIZONA: Phoenix Tucson Keep this list handy. When calling any of Alpine 8-8331 MA 4-8181 Maricopa County Medical Society, 2025 North Central Ave.; Paul B. Jarrett, M.D., Director University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy; Virginia M. Cobb, M.D. State Department of Public Health, 2151 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 4; Malcolm H» Merrill, M.D., Director of Public Health, Attention: Leslie Corse, Jr., M.D., Chief, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health Herrick Memorial Hospital, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley 4; Mr. Wight, Hospital Administrator, Director University of California Medical Center, Parnassus & 1st Ave., Los Angeles 22; Pere Minden, M.D., Director Children's Hospital Society of Lbs Angeles, 4614 Sunset Blvd., Mrs. Claire Barton, R.N*, Director Contra Costa County Hospital, 2500 Alhambra Ave.; L.F. Girtman, M.D., Director Alameda - Contra Costa Medical Assn., 6230 Claremont Avenue; David Singman, M.D,, Director Children's Hospital of the East Bay, 5105 Dover St.; Oakland 9; Edith M. Myers, M.D., Direcotr Highland-Alameda County Hospital, 2701 - 14th Ave.; Walter Byers, M.D., Director Central Emergency Hospital, 135 Polk; Erwin Sage, M.D., Director Children's Hospital, 3700 California St., San Francisco 18; George Bates, M.D. Director San Jose Emergency First Aid Station; Dwight Bissell, M.D., Director Fairmount Hospital of Alameda County, 15400 Foothill Blvd., San Leandro Community Hospital of San Mateo, 222 - 39th Avenue, Arthur Lach, M.D., Director Santa Clara County Hospital, Los Gatos Road, San Jose 28, Milton Chatton, M.D., Director Marin General Hospital, 250 Bon Air Road, Poison Control Center Thornwall 5-0130 BR 2-8911 NO 4-2121 Martinez 3080 Olympic 2-8171 Olympic 2-1143 Kellogg 2-1122 Hemlock 1-2800 Bayview 1-1200 Cypress 2-3141 Elgin 1-8000 Fireside 5-5721 Cypress 3-0262 Glen Court 3-3110 CALIFORNIA: Berkeley Berkeley Los Angeles Los Angeles Martinez Oakland Oakland Oakland San Francisco San Francisco San Jose San Leandro San Mateo Santa Clara Co. San Rafael COLORADO: Denver OREGON: Portland Portland Department of Health and Hospitals, 6th and Cherokee Streets; David Cook, M.D., Director Oregon State Board of Health, State Office Bldg., 1400 - S.W. 5th Ave., Portland 1; Harold M. Erickson, M.D., State Health Officer, Attention: Ralph R. Sullivan, M.D., Director, Occupational Health Section. Oregon Poison Control Registry, P.O. Box 231; David W. MacFarlane, M.D. Chairman, Executive Committee,Capital 8-9181(day)Capital 8-5546(night) Tabor 5-1331 UTAH: WASHINGTON: Seattle Spokane Salt Lake City Salt Lake County Hospital, 1940 So. 2nd East, Salt Lake City 15, Alan K„ Done, M.D., Director Childrenfs Orthopaedic Hospital, 4800 Sandpoint Way, Seattle 5, Donald H* Sutherland, M.D., Director Deaconess Hospital, W* 733 4th Ave*, Spokane 4, James M. Patton, M.D., Director Fillmore 4300 RI 7-4811 Hunter 4-8612 x 334 A RE B O S S? A G O OD Y OU A successful Supervisor realizes the importance of "knowing" his men. But how (Continuation - Part VII) many are really in the "know?" How many understand the job factors or incentives most important to their men? If you have this answer, you have the tool for building a con- tented work crew and a more productive labor force. Number the following factors from 1 to 10 as you believe your workers would number them, i.e., from the most important one to the least important. _ __ Personal Loyalty to Workers __ Good Wages Promotion and Growth Job Security Good Working Conditions Work That Keeps You Interested In searching for an answer to the question "What Makes Successful Work Incentives?" Tactful Disciplining Full Appreciation of Work Done Sympathetic Help on Personal Problems __ Feeling 'In1 on Things one writer has compared an athlete to an industrial worker: "A successful work incentive is not always money; no one pays the amateur athlete. Vt cannot be short hcftirs; athletes work very long hours. It cannot be safety; football players continually face injury. It cannot be seniority; the oldest player does not stay on the team. It cannot be security; an athlete expects to prove his ability." Compare now your listing of the above moral factors with those of other Supervisors Supervisors Guesses AND with those of an actual group of workers answering the same query. Employees Say 1. Good Wages 2. Job Security 3. Promotion and Growth 4. Good Working Conditions 5. Work That Keeps You Interested 6. Personal Loyalty to Workers 7. Tactful Disciplining 8. Full Appreciation of Work Done 9. Sympathetic Help on Personal Problems 9. Good Working Conditions 10. Feeling 'In1 on Things 1. Full Appreciation of Work Done 2. Feeling 'In1 on Things 3. Sympathetic Help on Personal Problems 4. Job Security 5. Good Wages 6. Work That Keeps You Interested 7. Promotion and Growth 8. Personal Loyalty to Workers 10. Tactful Disciplining • You will note that these Supervisors made a low score. They had forgotten that 'Mental Wages1 are important to the worker. He wants more than just dollars from his job< He wants additional rewards as shown above. Do you really "know" your men? NATIONAL TURF CONFERENCE & SHOW - HOTEL SHERMAN, CHICAGO - JANUARY 25-30, 1959 "The man who gets a break today - prepared for it yesterday" U.S. GOLF ASSOCIATION GREEN SECTION WESTERN OFFICE P.O. Box 567 Garden Grove, California BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE P A ID Garden Grove, Calif. Permit No. 83 Dr. J. R. Watson, Jr. Cheif Agronomist Toro Manufacturing Corp.