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ROOKIES ~ PRODUCT UPDATE SAND TRAP GROOMER Ii Toro's Sand Pro 2000 has a 12-hp Kohler engine that provides plenty of power for raking, edging, spiking, and grading. Its transport speed is infinite- ly variable from zero to 10 miles per hour. The unit incorporates hydraulic lift on all attachments for ease of operation. Its completely enclosed, self-lubricating hydraulic systems with oil cooler are protected from sand and grit for increased durability. There are no gears to change or belts to adjust. Many attachments are available. The finish grader, drag mat, and 58-inch spiker, in addition to the dozer blade and renovation cultivator bar that were introduced for 1991, are all inter- changeable with the Sand Pro 2000 and Sand Pro 14. In addition, a tooth rake and weed/cultivator have been added to pro- vide a better finish and a firmer surface on all sand conditions. THE TORO COMPANY Circle 118 on Postage Free Card SEED MIXTURE Fleur de Lawn is a lawn seed mixture that features tiny flowers and strawberry clover combined with low-growing grass- es. It is suited to low-maintenance areas. This self-contained, herbaceous lawn should be mowed every three to four weeks at four to six inches. Supplemental irrigation and fertilizer are not necessary after establishment. The mix is available in one-pound packages, that cover 1,000 square feet, as well as bulk quantities. PRO-TIME LAWN SEED Circle 119 on Postage Free Card •L OC ® The Fore-Ward Looking Solution for Golf Course Landscape Problems Control erosion in sand traps, water hazards and other fragile areas Now there's a simple, economical, beautiful way to improve any golf course. Introducing C-Loc®: the all purpose landscape problem solver. Made from weather re- sistant, heavy-duty extruded PVC plastic, C-Loc's interlocking panels are lightweight, du rable and easy to work with. They're also incredibly versatile, designed to solve a host of typical golf course flaws ranging from low spots and drainage-ditch interference to sand and water erosion. C-Loc: A Superior System, Any Way You Look at it Simple Installation-Installs quickly and easily with just a jackhammer or sledgehammer Economical-Costs less to buy; no heavy construction equipment required with conventional installation Durable-Used successfully for years in seawall applications Maintenance-free-No unsightly rust, corrosion or deterioration Attractive-Sunlight-stabilized plastic remains new looking through years of use Environmentally Safe-Nothing to contaminate soil See Us At GCSAA Booth # 3668 Circle 116 on Postage Free Card January, 1992 31

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Toro's Sand Pro 2000 has a 12-hpKohler engine that provides plenty ofpower for raking, edging, spiking, andgrading. Its transport speed is infinite-ly variable from zero to 10 miles perhour.

The unit incorporates hydraulic lift onall attachments for ease of operation. Its

completely enclosed, self-lubricatinghydraulic systems with oil cooler areprotected from sand and grit for increaseddurability. There are no gears to changeor belts to adjust.

Many attachments are available. Thefinish grader, drag mat, and 58-inchspiker, in addition to the dozer blade andrenovation cultivator bar that wereintroduced for 1991, are all inter-changeable with the Sand Pro 2000 andSand Pro 14. Inaddition, a tooth rake andweed/cultivator have been added to pro-vide a better finish and a firmer surfaceon all sand conditions.THE TORO COMPANYCircle 118 on Postage Free Card

SEED MIXTUREFleur de Lawn is a lawn seed mixture

that features tiny flowers and strawberry

clover combined with low-growing grass-es. It is suited to low-maintenance areas.

This self-contained, herbaceous lawnshould be mowed every three to fourweeks at four to six inches. Supplementalirrigation and fertilizer are not necessaryafter establishment.

The mix is available in one-poundpackages, that cover 1,000 square feet,as well as bulk quantities.PRO-TIME LAWN SEEDCircle 119 on Postage Free Card

• LOC ® The Fore-Ward Looking Solution forGolf Course Landscape Problems

Control erosion in sand traps, water hazardsand other fragile areas

Now there's a simple, economical, beautiful way to improve any golf course.Introducing C-Loc®: the all purpose landscape problem solver. Made from weather re-sistant, heavy-duty extruded PVC plastic, C-Loc's interlocking panels are lightweight,du rable and easy to work with. They're also incredibly versatile, designed to solve a host oftypical golf course flaws ranging from low spots and drainage-ditch interference to sandand water erosion.C-Loc: A Superior System, Any Way You Look at itSimple Installation-Installs quickly and easily with just a jackhammer or sledgehammerEconomical-Costs less to buy; no heavy construction equipment required with

conventional installationDurable-Used successfully for years in seawall applicationsMaintenance-free-No unsightly rust, corrosion or deteriorationAttractive-Sunlight-stabilized plastic remains new looking through years of useEnvironmentally Safe-Nothing to contaminate soil

See Us At GCSAA Booth # 3668 Circle 116 on Postage Free Card January, 1992 31

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FAIRWAYMOWER

The LF-100 five-gang fairway mowerdelivers a precision 100-inch cut with highproductivity. Its hydraulically driven, 22-inch reels follow turf contours for beau-tiful results even on undulating fair-ways.

Front placement of wing reels makesit easy to follow cutting lines, and pro-vides access to grass catchers. Power steer-ing and pedal-operated reel lift makemaneuvering and cross-cutting simple.On-demand four-wheel-drive is alsoavailable. A 22 hp diesel engine powersthe mower. Backlapping is standard.JACOBSENCircle 120 on Postage Free Card

MINI-FLOODLIGHT

The TwiLighter TLX Series MiniFloodcan be used for security, accent, recre-

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ational sign, and parking lot lighting. Tofacilitate lamp replacement, it featuresa lens frame that hinges out easily.

The fixture is available in 35- to 150-watt high pressure sodium of 28-watt com-pact fluorescent versions. For cold weath-er starts, the compact fluorescent lampis rated for -20 degrees F.

Other features include a 1I2-inchthreaded arm with serrated teeth tolock the fixture in place and siliconegasketing for long-term weather resis-tance. A multi-faceted, semi-specularanodized aluminum reflector ensureswide flood distribution.

STONCO LIGHTINGCircle 121 on Postage Free Card

SKID-STEER LOADERThe model 742B skid -steer loader is

a gasoline powered version of the 743Bloader. The 742B features a four-cylin-der, 96 cubic inch, liquid-cooledMitsubishigas engine rated at 36 hp at 2,800 rpm.Its rated operating capacity of 1,300pounds and tipping load of 2,600 poundsmake this model ideal for a variety ofuses.

The 742B measures 54 inches widewith standard tires, and 76 inches tall,compact enough to work in many closequarter applications, but built for toughdigging, moving and lifting jobs.

Optional accessories include frontand rear working lights, hydraulic buck-et positioning, front auxiliary hydraulicsand cab interior foam padding. Fullinstrumentation is standard.

More than 20 different attachmentsare available for the loader, includingangle blade, angle broom, backhoe, boxscraper, buckets, earth auger, grader, farmand industrial grapples, hydraulic break-er, hydraulic trencher, landscape rake,pallet and utility forks, scarifier, snow-blower, sweeper, tree transplanter,vibratory roller and York rake.

BOBCATCircle 122 on Postage Free Card

AERATOR INJECTOR

Terralift's long narrow probe pene-trates the soil and uses forced air tofracture the subsoil at depths of six to 36inches. It attacks problems such as com-paction, saturation, and improperdrainage without disturbing the turf.

The equipment can inject pelletizedmaterials, such as perlite beads, tomaintain passages for the exchange ofliquids and gases. It can also injectother natural agents to accelerate thedecomposition of organic matter.TERRALIFTCircle 123 on Postage Free Card

CHEWINGS FESCUECamaro Chewings Fescue is a fine-

bladed variety with excellent toleranceto leaf spot, red thread, summer patch,pink patch, and anthracnose. It alsoperforms well under drought conditions.

Camaro blends well with Kentuckybluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tallfescue. It is ideal for upgrading all-pur-pose, shade, and low-maintenance mix-tures.FINE LAWN RESEARCHCircle 124 on Postage Free Card

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PORTABLE NATURALTEE SYSTEM

The Porta Turf portable tee platformsystem is designed for grass to be grownon top of it. The five-square-foot platformis constructed with a perforated plasticbase, held together with an aluminumframe. Inside the frame, a three-inch layerof soil is applied where seed will beplanted.

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PRODUCT UPDATEThe platform can be used individually,

or in groups to form a larger tee box area.Platforms can be rotated in and out of ser-vice for irrigation and overseeding.

PUTTING GREENSINTERNATIONALCircle 125 on Postage Free Card

PERMANENT ATHLETICLINE MARKERS

Safety-Line, a permanent foul linemarker designed for outdoor athleticfields, is designed to be an alternative tochalk lines. Its soft, ribbed vinyl non-skidtop makes it safe for players as well aslandscape equipment.

The product is a highly visible white

marker, installed below the grass atground level. It is permanently anchoredby a six-inch grooved fin that is securedunderground by steel stakes, preventingfrost heave and landscape maintenanceproblems.

OLY-OLA RECREATIONALEDGINGS, INC.Circle 126 on Postage Free Card

SPORTS TURF COATINGS

MISSOURI PAINT SUPPLYHelping You Make Your Mark in the '90s!

5818 Troost. Kansas City, Missouri 64110(816) 333-1272 * Call Us Toll Free (800) 426-0774

TERRA·SORB ISH' THE BmBECAUSE ITWAS FIlii ...

TERRA·SORBIS SIMPLY THE 8m.A lot of superabsorbents have appearedsince Terra-Sorb. But Terra-Sorb is stillthe leader, because it is:• affordable • used in a wide• durable range of• easy to apply applications

When you specify/use a suoerabsorbent,go with the one that sets the standard.. Terra-Sorb.

utt'lJAAA-SOAB™For further information, brochures, and thename of your local distributor, call toll free:1-800-227-6728 .1-800-227-6727 (FLA)

Indushtal s.vIces InlllllllloII81, Inc."Pioneers in Superabsorbent Technology Since 1976"

P.O. Box 10834, Bradenton, FL 34282-9990

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You have seen Mautz 8-30 for manyyears on Super Bowls, Pro Bowls,numerous NFL stadiums and univer-sities. Now available world-widefrom MISSOURI PAINT SUPPLY.

8-30 WILL NOT HARM GRASS!BRIGHTEST WHITES ANDSHARPEST MATCHES TOTEAM COLORS.

* National, International Sales.* Complete Line of Natural and Artificial Turf Paints.* Custom Stencils.* Spray Equipment & Accessories.* Warren's Bench Tarps and Field Covers.* Member of STMA.

Contact Larry Davis

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TWO FOR ONE!That's what you get with the newMillcreek 2 cu. yd. Model 75TDtop-dresser equipped with a grassclippings dispersing attachment.1. A superb topdresser withadjustable pattern.2. The answer to your grassclipping problems.

Joirrtne increasing number of satisfiedprofessionals who use this new time-/work-/money-saver to create betterfairways and roughs. You'll reduce oreliminate those rising grass clippingdisposal costs at the same time. We'llshow you how to get two jobs done withone machine in our free brochure. Anew demo video is available.

Call today. 717-355-2446Fax 717-355-2272

~1~~t~~JKThe Spreader Specialists

112S. Railroad Ave.New Holland PA 17557

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lli ~Let your dauberDo the Sticking'cause this glue

Can take aLicking!

Christv's'"Red Hot Blue Glue®

iIiT. Christy Enterprises403 West Brenna Lane

Orange, CA 926671-800-BLU-GLUEFAX: 714-771-3029

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TISSUE TEST KIT ORGANICFERTILIZER

The Tissue Test Kit from Turf- Tec canbe used for on-site determinations ofthe nitrate-nitrogen levels in turf grassleaves and stems. A color chart shows low,medium, and high in approximate partsper million, which is used to compare withthe test. An analysis of the nitrate-nitrogen can be made in one to five min-utes. Full color will appear in approxi-mately 30 minutes.TURF-TEC INTERNATIONALCircle 127 on Postage Free Card

TCLASSIFIEDS

Classified Advertising Rates: $55.00 per inchpayable in advance. One inch minimum (about 50words). Send copy with check for $55.00 at leastfour weeks prior to issue date to: Golf & sportsTURF,P.O. Box 8420, Van Nuys, CA 91409 or fax to (818)781-8517. Blind box numbers are available.Special borders and rules will be billed at displayadvertising rates. Classified ads are not com-missionable.

STOLON PLANTING SERVICEWe plant LARGE turf areas mechanically.From Sod to planted stolons in seconds.

FAST*ECONOMICAL *PROVENCall or write tor brochure

and specifications:FLANNIGAN Stolon Planting Service

1462 Keys Place, Vista, CA 92083

132 07103 72 (,J : (619)945-6783

29813 BUI "

Improved formulations of GranularHumic Plus 9-1-5 and Organic LiquidCompost 1-1-3 are available. GranularHumic Plus contains two percent iron anda 15 percent increase in humic acid fora 20 percent faster turf green up thanbefore, in a variety of weather conditions.

The fertilizer contains agriculturalplant tissue and soil minerals. It is 100percent feed grade. The all active mate-rial does not contain any ocean plants,human or animal sewage or animalbody parts. It has no odor regardless ofthe application rate.

Organic Liquid Compost is derivedtotally from agricultural plant tissue. Theconcentration of the formula has beenboosted by 25 percent. The liquid organ-ic fertilizer will not plug strainers orsprayer tips, a big application advantage.The compost contains seven strains ofmicroorganisms for improved thatchdecomposition and nitrogen fixation.Soilaid acts as a catalyst to increasethe cation exchange capacity and reducesoil compaction particularly in establishedturf stands.ORGANIC LAWN CARECircle 128 on Postage Free Card

TA-DVERTISER

INDEXBarebo, UtterBine 1:c[Dewitt Co ~.'.., 35Fuerst Bros, Inc 20Industrial Services Intl, Inc 33ITacklin Seed Co , ,> 2Kubota .LineWard 15Millcreek Mfg. Co ~,., ~\, 34Missouri Paint Co 3Partac/Beam Clay 20,29Pro Drain-Services ; u ••••• 13Roots Inc 3Ryerson Plastics 3Safety Storage, Inc :sc.,«, 14Tom Christy Ent 34frurf Seed, Inc: ....:.~ ~:.:. .:-.:-.~.:36

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