Creative management and a luckywindow helped Ridgewood's nativesoil field survive the '95 drought.Photo courtesy: Bob Buono.

In late fall of 1994, the field was coreaerated in two directions, overseededwith a 50-50 mixture of turf-type tallfescue and perennial ryegrass, topdressedwith 3/8-screen topsoil, and overlaid witha light layer of sphagnum peat moss,spreading 40 four-cubic-foot bales.

Buono says, ''We leave the cores on thefield after aeration so the native soil,topsoil and peat combine to graduallyimprove the soil profile.

"Crabgrass is a perpetual invader.We make an early March application ofpendimethalin combined with a 0-0-7fertilizer. That's followed with a secondtreatment the first week of April in com-bination with a 19-3-7 fertilizer with a 50percent sulfur coated urea (SCD) nitrogensource. In conjunction with the secondtreatment in 1995, we sodded the wornout areas along the sidelines with grade-A bluegrass sod and spot treated forfungus and broadleafweeds."

Buono used a granular insecticideand fertilizer combination with a 23-3-10, 40 percent SCD Poly formula inMay of 1995. A second spot treatment forfungus and broadleaf weeds was madeduring May.

The field is "on display" for graduationin June. Buono says, "Ten days prior tocommencement, we applied a fertilizerproduct with 100 percent SCD and fivepercent iron. The field was in top shapefor the graduation ceremony. We aer-ated and overseeded with our 50-50 seedmix again at the end of June.

"Everything was looking great whenthe '95 drought hit. Luckily it coincidedwith our only window of limited fielduse. We applied a slow release fertilizerduring July and August and spot treatedbroadleaf weeds with an amine herbicide.We also applied granular Merit as a pre-ventative measure against grubs. Weaerated the entire field and sidelines."

Buono is a licensed pesticide applicatorand handles all of the pesticide applications.

He follows IPM practices, acting imme-diately when field-damaging activitybecomes apparent.

The results of the tough summer kepthim hopping in August. Buono says, "Iapplied Dylox to control grub activity ina few confined spots, boom sprayed theentire field with a fungicide to combat leafspot, and spot treated with Acclaim towipe out the crabgrass that appeared insome of the hottest, driest areas. Weaerated, overseeded and topdressed thegrub-damaged areas."

As the drought broke and temperatureseased up a bit in the fall, Buono wasable to resume watering. He says, "Weapplied our standard fall fertilizer, aer-ated the entire field and sidelines, andsodded the worn areas along both sidelineswith grade-A bluegrass sod. We over-seeded the worn areas with turf-typetall fescue, topdressed with topsoil andadded a light layer of peat moss on top."

Crews groom the football field everyMonday, Wednesday and Friday, alter-nating direction with each mowing. Thethree-inch mowing height drops downto 2 1/2 inches in the pre-game mowingfor football and lacrosse.

Buono says, "In the spring of '95 wepurchased a new Jacobsen HR 511112-foot hydrostatic-deck diesel mower fromWilfred McDonald Equipment in Lynd-hurst, NJ. It's been a labor-saving, cost-effective investment, and we've receivedexcellent support from our supplier.

''Varsity games are played on Sat-urday. During the playing season, the fieldis lined using our Titan paint liner followingthe Friday mowing. Other equipment inour small but effective arsenal includesa Model 1920 Ford tractor with atow-behind aerator, tow-behind 100-gallon sprayer, and a three-point spreader.Two 25-gallon electric tanks are mountedon our utility cart for spot spraying.We've designated one tank for selectivecontrol products, the other for non-selective controls."

Like everyone else in this industry,Buono must be creative in stretchingthe budget to bring heavy-use andhigh-visibility areas into top conditionwithout slighting other segments ofthe property.

He says, "It's a continual juggling act,but the results are gratifying. Whatbetter 'after' could 1 have than STMA'sFootball Field of the Year Award?" 0

Bob Tracinski is manager of publicrelations for the John Deere Companyin Raleigh, NC, and public relationsco-chair for the national Sports TurfManagers Association.

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spoI1sTUBlttPiMwwoaiPocomT=By Don Arenberg

Sineemy first articleappeared in the Jan-uary 1996sportsTURF, many readershave contacted me, requesting infor-

mation on the following.•Readers had heard that natural mate-

rials would produce better results than syn-thetic fertilizers, but they had not observedany recognizable benefits from organics.Readers wanted to know why.

•Most readers requested a list of nat-ural products that will provide definite visualbenefits and wanted an opportunity to testthe products. They wanted to know exactlywhat superior results they can expect fromnatural products that they cannot obtainfrom synthetics.

Quick AnswersResearch has discovered that the

TESTINGMOTHER NATURE

primary key to nature's success in growinghealthy plants comes from plant manures andthe biological processes they promote withinthe soil.Most newer products today are basi-cally plant manures designed to imitate thebenefits ofnature and her necessary total reac-tions. I have not tested all products andinvite manufacturers to contact me if they'reinterested. The followingcompanies' productshave been tested and have provided many vis-ible benefits: Pro's Choice, Inc.; GroundsManagement Consultants, Inc.; OrganicSystems International, Inc.; and Biogen-esis, Inc. (a division ofAgro Care).

Readers, for their tests, can try productsfrom oneofthose companiesor from any others.Often products are packaged in smaller-sizecontainers, so they can be tested inexpensivelyon small areas.

Visual results will be most noticeablewhen products are applied during the activegrowing season, May through October. Itis wise to begin using natural products now,so some results can be observed beforeautumn arrives.

Because soils vary from region to region,natural products will perform differentlyfrom one turf area to another. Professionalsshould always test products on their own sites,under their particular conditions, beforedetermining their next steps: short- andlong- term programs.

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Aggressive root growth. There should bean increase in root numbers (mass), size(thickness) and depth.

Massive, aggressive rhizome and stolongrowth. The more ofthese structures, the denserthe population of pure grass. They willrestrict the growth of other plants (weeds) whileeliminating bare soil and thin areas.

Deep green, attractive leaf blade color.This indicates healthy plant reactions.

Development of 'dense; strong, thich. cell walls.This is critical in developing natural plantimmunity and defense systems.

Slower leaf blade growth after grassestablished. The result is stronger plants,requiring less water, fertilizer, etc.

Natural Benefits to SoilIforganics prove more successful than syn-

thetics on test plots, the following benefits shouldbe observable in the soil.

Reduced soil toxicities. This is the main waymost older turf stands can be improved.

Salts from applications of chemicalfertilizers, pesticides, and ice-melting compoundsaccumulate in compacted soils that drain slowly.High salt levels will kill actively feedinggrass roots and inhibit essential grassreactions and efficient water utilization(requ:iringmore watering, both frequency and

quantities). Salts also kill essential soilmicrobes, so beneficial soil reactions cease. Thesoil becomes more compact, and toxic gases(methane, carbon monoxide) accumulate.

Salt concentrations can be measuredwith salt meters, and damaging effects canbe observed visually: (1) root tips turning brownand dying; (2) grass roots growing within thetop 1/4 to 112inch of the soil or on the soil sur-face; (3) grass showing signs of yellowing andthinning. Also, compacted soils and accu-mulations of non-decomposing surface-matand thatch are results of salt damage.

Certain plant manures and other naturalcompounds contain catalytic enzymes (pro-duced from a symbiotic relationship betweena virus and a bacteria) that convert harmfulsalts into beneficial compounds. Noticeableeffects of salt levels becoming lower and lesstoxic include the following: (1) grass roots beginto grow more deeply and massively into thesoil; (2) turf density and color improve; (3) soilpuddling becomes less, as the soil showssigns ofloosening with better penetration ofwater, air, nutrients and grass roots; (4)dead plant matter (mat and thatch) accu-mulations begin to decompose, formingessential organic soil matter.

Improved physical, chemical, biological,and productive soil characteristics. Microbial

actions on compacted soils become obvious.A more "crumbly" texture is noticed as the soilbecomes more "friable." "Soil aggregates"develop creating more ''pore space," improvingthe flow of water, air and nutrients, andencouraging more growth of microbes. Deeperand more numerous grass root growths arequickly noticed.

Grass roots, rhizomes, and stolons beginto grow more profusely, deeper, appearing verywhite in color and aggressively developing manynew shoots. As the soil conditions improve,root depth may reach six to 12 inches withina year or two after treatment begins.

As each minor improvement is accom-plished, soil reactions beneficial to a desiredplant are multiplied. All improvements willbe visible. Not only will the grass become denserand greener, with deeper roots and more mas-sive rhizomes and stolons, but the plant's abilityto ward off adversities and heal from woundswill improve. The plant will exhibit fewerpoor responses occurring from predatorattacks and adversities. 0

Donald J Arenberg is a turfiJrass agronomistand naturalist with Consulting Agronomists,Inc; Northbrook, IL 60065-2113;phone (708)272-8090, fax (708) 455-6902.

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Soorts~ CHAPTERTmfirrlmnnr. NEWS

Managers Association

With its artificial surface replaced,Iowa State University's footballstadium enjoys the look and feel ofall natural turf. Photos courtesy:Mike Andresen.

Colorado Chapter: The ColoradoChapter's next meeting will be held onAugust 15 at Colorado State Univer-sity's Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins, CO.The meeting will concentrate on foot-ball and soccer field management. SonnyLubick, CSTMA member and head coachof CSU football, will be the keynotespeaker at this meeting.

For information on the ColoradoChapter or upcoming events, call the 24-Hour CSTMA Chapter Hotline/FAX:(303) 438-9645 and leave a message, orcontact: Troy Smith, Denver Broncos, at(303) 649-9000.

Florida Chapter #1: The FloridaChapter will assist with the STMA boothat the Florida Turfgrass Associationshow to be held August 24 and 25 at theTampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL.

The Florida Chapter also will partic-ipate in the 'Turf Rodeo"on August 29 heldin conjunction with the Florida Parksand Recreation Association (FPRA) activ-ities at the Rolling Hills Country Club inFt. Lauderdale. Crews will showcasetheir skills. Join in the fun. It's a greatopportunity for networking.

For more information on these events,the Florida Chapter, and other pendingevents, contact: John Mascaro (305)938-7477.

Southern California Chapter: TheSouthern California Chapter's nextmeeting is planned for August 31 at theEpicenter Stadium in Rancho Cuca-monga. Activities include a stadium tour,a dinner and camaraderie break, andthe opportunity to attend the gamebetween the Rancho Cucamonga Quakesball team and a worthy opponent.

The Southern California Chapter will"do it again, " adopting for its 1996 fieldrenovation project the combination field-hockey/soccer/football field of Rancho

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In the final stages of its conversion,sod is laid on Jack Trice Field.

Buena Vista High School in Vista, CA, onOctober 25 and 26. The chapter will meetat the schoolon October 25. The group willfinalize the renovation plan, then moveoutdoors for hands-on demonstrationsof the tasks that will be involved. Then,on October 26, the volunteers will convergeon the field for the renovation work day.Plan now to join in this hands-on expe-rience of learning and giving, one moreexample of the Southern CaliforniaChapter's concentration on demonstratingthe STMA focus on better and safersports turf areas.

For information on these events, theSouthern California Chapter and otherupcoming activities, contact: Chris Bun-nell at (619) 432-2421.

Minnesota Chapter: The MinnesotaChapter is planning a Fall Workshop tobe held in mid-September. Further detailswill be announced soon.

For information on the MinnesotaChapter or upcoming activities, contact:Brian Deyak at (612) 255-7223.

Midwest Chapter: The MidwestChapter's next meeting will be held onSeptember 11 at the Inwood RecreationCenter of the Joliet Park District inJoliet, IL. The meeting will focus on inte-grated pest management techniques,checking out the latest techniques andproducts available to keep insect anddisease problems under control. Thisprogram will discuss the differencebetween natural and chemical controlmethods. A top group ofturf managementprofessionals will lead the discussion.The meeting also will include a tour of theInwood Center complex.

For more information on the MidwestChapter or upcoming events, call: TheChapter Hotline (847) 439-4727.

STMA'SRug to Turf ReviewCool air, low humidity and bright

skies greeted the Iowa STMAchaptermembers who converged on Iowa StateUniversity's Cyclone Stadium-Jack TriceField in Ames, IA. Though July 9 was thedate, football weather and a footballfocus were the highlights of the day.

The foundation for Jack Trice's newturf is prepared.

They'd pulled the rug on Jack TriceField this spring, as yet another collegefootball field was converted to natural turf.

Registration opened at 8:30, givingattendees time to network over coffee- and compare notes on meeting thechallenges ofathletic field preparation andmaintenance.

The meeting opened in a VIP sectionofCycloneStadium as Mike Andresen, ISUathletic turf manager, welcomed atten-dees to his new turf, and ISTMA Presi-dent Rick Simpson, ofSouth Tama Schools,added his own words of greeting.

Bob Sodders of Story Construction inAmes - whose company had served asconstruction manager for the renova-tion project from design to finish - filledin the details ofthe mechanics, coordinationand quality control segments of the pro-ject. Sodders gave an in-depth discus-sion on the bidding process, costs andscheduling. The architectural firm HOK,Inc., designed the field and oversaw its con-struction. Denver-based RBI, Inc., was thesurface installer. Dave Minner, NickChristians, John Newton and "the entireISU community" helped put it all together.

Sodders noted that attendance atweekly coordination meetings was manda-tory for all contractors and necessarywith such a complex project.

Dave Minner, of the ISU Horticul-ture Department, filled in details of theproject's materials selection, samplingand testing, and of setting the "marginsof acceptability." He also covered thecharacteristics of the sub-surface drainagesystem, noting the cost savings of beingable to "tie into" the perimeter drainagealready in place to serve the artificialturf field.

Coordination was vital, from thestart in early March of "tearing out" theold surface and underlying materials,through preparing the sub-grade andunderground drainage network; installingthe 12-station irrigation system; andfinding, testing, mixing and installingthe 12-inch layer of 95 percent sand,five percent peat that would become therootzone mix, to wrapping the installationof the big roll sod in early May.

Andresen picked up the story with afocus on the project-driven changes inmain-tenance. Making the move from artificialto natural turf requires different equip-ment, products and staffing. Andresennoted that good communication is key, withthe contractors and within the manyinvolved departments at ISU.

Andresen addressed the steps taken to"baby" the new sod, noting the develop-ment of roots into the sand-based mediumfrom a one-inch root depth on May 12, tothe early July five- to six-inch sand-holding depth. He was making his ownmove from a baseball field built on an oldlandfill to a state-of-the-art, sand-basedfootball field during its grow-in process andexpressed his appreciation for the adviceand support he received from other STMAmembers. Freely shared information is keyto advancing this profession.

Andresen started a daily journal onApril 4, the day he joined the ISU staff.Itnoted weather details, field maintenanceprocedures, and field progress. He sharedthis journal with attendees.

Andresen and Sodders then shiftedattention to the ISU football practice

facilities, still ina state of recovery followinglate-spring flooding. Construction is yetto begin on the new practice fields.Andresen noted that a good practicefacility helps keep practices off the gamefield and credits the ISU Athletic Depart-ment for respecting the "special status"of Jack Trice Field, even when practicefields are less than ideal.

STMA Executive Director Steve Trustyspread the news from headquarters onSTMA, the chapter-national connection,and updates on plans for the AnnualConference to be held in Colorado Springs,January 15-19, 1997.

The group moved out on the field foran up-close inspection and tour. Theythen gathered for a hearty lunch, grilledto perfection by Michael Grooms. Theseactivities provided more opportunitiesfor the questions and answers andidea sharing that marked the spirit ofthe meeting.

For more information on the IowaChapter or upcoming activities,contact: Lori Westrum at The Turf Officeat (515) 232-8222 (phone) or (515)232-8228 (fax).

STMA Chapters on the GrowKansas: The newly forming Kansas

Chapter has adopted a name: The GreatPlains Chapter. It is meeting regularly onthe last Wednesday of each month. TheAugust 28 meeting will be held atLawrence-Dumont Stadium. It beginsat 4:00 p.m. and will last approximatelytwo hours.

A Mid -September Seminar is in theplanning stages. The same seminarformat will be repeated during the des-ignated week at different sites acrossthe state - starting in east Kansas andthen moving on to central and westKansas locations.

For more information on the monthlymeetings, the September Senrinars, or thechapter, contact: Mark Schimming ofWichita Baseball, Inc. at (316) 292-2907,extension 205.

Arizona: For information on thenewly forming Sports Turf ManagersAssociation of Arizona, on upcomingevents or to find out how you can getinvolved, contact: Bill Murphy, Cityof Scottsdale Parks and RecreationDepartment, at (602) 994-7954.0

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Discs are in pairs, floating individually.Swing lock Tine holders.5" Tine in 5/8" open & 5 1/2" open.Individual turf holddown on each tine.High Quality, Speedy and low maintenancemakes this a great aerator for any job.

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Water Reels

Kifco has introduced two models to their popularline ofWater-Reels. The new BllO and BIBO extend theproduct line to ensure there is a Water-Reel to fit yourneeds. Machines are compact, easy to use, operate unat-tended, and shut offautomatically. They are suitable forall types of sports turf and are easily transported fromone area to another. Water-Reels combine outstandingfeatures that come from more than 25 years of travelingsprinkler engineering.

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Estate Master®

The Estate Master" fromParker Sweeper isdesigned for sweepingathletic fields, golfcourses, parks and otherlarge turf areas. Thissweeper cleans a swathof more than 8 ft. withevery pass. Designedwith four rows ofpolypropylene brushesto ensure efficientpickup of grass clip-pings, leaves and other

lawn debris. Collects up to 51 cu. ft. For more infor-mation on the Estate Master or any Parker product,contact us at:

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Affordable Topdresser

For about 1/3 the price of a typical large-area topdresser,the Millcreek Topdresser/Spreader will spread 2 cu. yds.in 7 minutes and topdress a football field in 2 to 3 hours.

• Rugged construction, built to last.• Adjustable spread pattern, 3 ft. to 10 ft. wide.• Unsurpassed for compost, clippings and more.• More versatility - simple, safe operation.

The Millcreek Topdresser/Spreader will let you do morekinds of spreading jobs with less labor than ever before.Plus, you never pay too much for quality turf equipmentfrom Millcreek.

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A Perfect Seedbed

For renovating athletic fields and lawns, the FinnGround-Hog is one versatile machine. It finishes arough grade into seedbed condition with one oper-ator - fast!That's because the Graung-Hog levels, rakes,tills and smooths. Versatile? You bet! For different soilconditions, the tilling angle and depth adjust fromthe tractor seat. Call today for your nearest Finn dealer.

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Top Dressers

Turfco manufacturing is known best for its production ofthe Mete-R-Matic line of topdressers. The line includes thelarge area topdresser for fairways and athletic fields, thenon-hydraulic tow-behind topdresser and the selfpro-pelled walking topdresser. All three units utilize the rev-olutionary chevron design belt to handle both wet mate-rial and light applications. Other products that Turfcoproduces include sodcutters, an edger, aerators, a soil pro-cessor and a sod harvester.

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Marking Machine

The jaydee Driver Liner is a self-propelled riding linemarker. The 35-gallon paint tank carries enoughmarking material for a complete game field, orseveral practice fields. The 2-gallon flush tank cleansthe discharge lines for work breaks, travel, orovernight. The center- or side-mark sprayshields arealways operator-visible. A nearly zero turning radiusreduces or eliminates back-and-turn maneuvers.

jaydee Equipment Company202 East Joliet Highway, Box 278

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Turf Installations

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Cygnet the little company with the big reputationfor quality turf installations.For fewer, tighter, seams, stability and performance,when you are ready to install give Cygnet a call!New from Cygnet: We are able to prescriptionstrip a sportsfield in hours.

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12-VoltField Markers

The Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker is designed forsaftey, convenience and economy. Mark fields all daywith 12-volt rechargeable deep cycle marine battery.handles remove or fold down for convenient storageand transportation. Units come complete with auto-matic battery charger.

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Aera-vator" by First Products/

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Turbo Turf Hydro Seeding Systems

Faster germination and lower labor costs are amongthe advantages of a Turbo Turf Hydro SeedingSystem. Pictured above is an HS-300E. This unit willapply seed, fertilizer, and mulch in one step.Coverage is 4000 sq. feet per load. Mixing time is under60 seconds, and application time is 9 minutes. TheHS-300-E has a retail price of $3,995. Other sizes areavailable from 50 gallons to 1600 gallons. Prices startat $1,295.

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AERA-vator™

New AERA-vator™ attachment for Grasshopper zero-radiusoutfront mowers aerates established turf or prepares bareground for seeding or sodding. Forged steel tines vibraterapidly to penetrate and fracture the hardest, dryest soilswithout leaving unsightly plugs. Quik-D-Tatch® mountingsystem lets you switch quickly from Combo Mulching'Deck to attachments.

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Up-Front Core Aerators

Unique up-front mounted core aerators help groundsmanagers get more production from their John Deere,Kubota, Ford, and Excel Hustler mowers. Millcreek coreplug aerators have a protective safety cage, andindividually mounted spoon wheels to allow easier turningwithout damage to turf. Affordable Millcreek aeratorscome in wide variety of sizes and styles in addition tothe front-mounted units.• Fits John Deere, Kubota, Ford, Excel Hustler mowers• 42", 63", 84" widths • Attractive pricing• 3-point hitch and tow-behinds also available• Designed and built for long life

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eH's Base-Anchor & Driver SystemThis NEW patented productallows you to install baseanchors easily into the groundwithout digging a hole orpouring concrete. SAVETIME/SAVEMONEY-Instal-lation takes 5 minutes. CHAnchors will last 5-10 timeslonger than existing anchorsplaced in concrete. And theDriver provides for easyrepositioning and removal ofanchors. DURABLE-CHAnchors are made out ofheavy duty steel, weigh 5lbs. each. Since the Anchorsare driven into undisturbedsoil they are better securedthan your concrete anchors.

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TerraFlow

"TerraFlowis the total solution for turf saturation problems.Carefullyengineered and laboratory-tested, it provides yearsof assured drainage performance. Lightweightprefabricatedcomponents make it the easiest system to install, and itscompactness minimizes excavation and turf disruption.TerraFlow resists clogging and collapse for longmaintenance-free service, supported by over a decade ofcustomer satisfaction and field-proven performance."

Contech Construction Products, Inc.P.O. Box 800, Middletown, Ohio 45044

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SOIL REINFORCEMENTAkzo Nobel Geosynthetic's Enkaturf

system offersa long-term, lowmaintenancesolution to chronic problems of com-paction and water damage to high-trafficturf: Enkamat is a tough, flexible soil-rein-forcement matting made from nylonmonofilaments fused at their intersection.Enkamat, soil and turf are combined ina specific manner to provide a vigorous,structurally superior turf surface where90 percent of this three-dimensionalstructure is open space.

In the Enkaturf system, grass rootsgrow into and through the Enkamat,which provides a permanent fibrous mat-ting that gives sod structural strength.Enkamat produces an aerifying effectthat reduces compaction and promotes thegrowth of each individual grass plant.AKZO INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS CO.Circle 132 on Postage Free Card

TEMP.STRIPE• Temporary field paint• Easy removal following the game• Will hold up to foul weather• Proven effective• Great for multipurpose fields• Apply like normal paints

P~STRIPE• Long lasting field paint• Available in team colors and brilliant white• Dilutable up to 3: 1• For use on both natural and artificial turf• Will not harm grass

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J.C. WHITLAM MANUFACTURING CO.W 200 W. Walnut St., P.O. Box 380

Wadsworth, OH 44282-0380 Made in U.S.A.

SINCE 1900 CALL: 1-800-321-8358CONTACT: STEVE CAREY

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NATURAL FIELDABSORBENT

Dri •Zorb 3® is a dry, free-flowinggranular corncob material that can beapplied easily by spreader or by hand tosoggy sports fields, parks and play-grounds. Its proven 442 percent waterabsorbency won't break down underplaying conditions. It contains no silica,and there is no build-up to be concernedwith because Dri sZorb is 100 percentbiodegradable.THE ANDERSONSCircle 133 on Postage Free Card

CLEAT CLEANERSUsed in the World Series and Major

League Baseball's All-Star games aswell as community and sandlot softballprograms, this cleat cleaner is made ofprecision-molded rubber and is virtuallyindestructible. Designed to remove mudand caked-in dirt from cleat, spike andathletic shoes, the product can reduceinjuries, improve footing and creategreater mobility.PARTAC PEAT CORPORATIONCircle 134 on Postage Free Card

DRAIN KITTurf- Tec International and Precision

Small Engine Co. have jointly devel-oped a brand-new device for eliminatingsmall drainage problems on golf greensand other turfgrass areas.

Using water from any irrigationsystem, the Turf-Tec Drain-Jet Kit®makes a clean vertical hole, 32 inches deepand three inches in diameter, by dissolvingand then exhausting the soil through ahose to a non-use area. The clean hole isfilled with gravel or coarse sand, and afterreplacing a plug of grass on greens, it isready for play.

Other areas, such as tees, fairways andedges of golf cart paths, can be drainedeasily. Sand traps and bunkers can bedrained without contamination of thesand.TURF-TEC INTERNATIONALCircle 135 on Postage Free Card

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