IV 



BUILDING THE PUTTING-GREEN 



lARTicuLAR attention must be given the put- 

 ting-green,where a dense,close-knit, springy 

 turf is desired. On these restricted areas 

 much intensive labor may well be expended. 

 The poor condition of many putting-greens 

 is due to inadequate preparation of the soil, 



or the sowing of unsuitable grasses. 



In making a new putting-green, if there is already a good 



top-soil, it should be removed and replaced after plowing, 



draining and leveling. 



w DRAINAGE 



7 ■'he putting-green on low ground should be drained by 

 rows of four inch tile placed eight feet apart. In perme- 

 able loam they should be from eighteen to twenty-four inches 

 deep, but on less permeable soil nearer the surface. 



Drainage by use of layers of rubble is not recommended, 

 as the process is expensive and often made ineffective 

 through clogging. 



SOIL 



/■F there is notagood natural top-soil,it must be obtained. 

 Soil from a cultivated field is best. This should be mixed 

 with stable manure, well rotted to kill the weed seeds. 



Spread it to a depth of from eight to twelve inches, or 

 even more. 



Peat should not be used unless composted for a year and 

 well mixed with the soil. 



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