^ 0. M. Scott & Sons Co., Marysville, Ohio 



Blue-grass, which will probably be used on the fairway, 

 unlike other northern grasses, is a lime-lover. Lime should 

 not be used on the putting-green a:s the preferable grasses, 

 the Bents and Fescues, are indifferent to it, while certain 

 undesirable varieties, such as White Clover, thrive on lime 

 soil. A considerable disadvantage in the use of lime is its 

 stimulation of weed growth. 



MAINTENANCE OF THE COURSE 



Z' HE most efficiently built course requires constant care 

 for its maintenance. There is pitiful waste in permitting 

 a course that has cost thousands of dollars to become so run 

 down that reconstruction is necessary. As soon as turf shows 

 any sign of impoverishment, it should have immediate at- 

 tention. As for the ordinary operations incident to the care 

 ot the turf, it is worth while to carry them out in the most 

 thorough manner. An efficient green-keeper should have 

 behind him an interested and well informed green com- 

 mittee. 



MOWING 



Z''he mowing of the course should not begin in the spring 

 until the root growth hasagood start. Too early clipping 

 hinders this root growth and weakens the plant. For the 

 first mowing, the knives of the mower should be set high. 

 Mowing must be done regularly throughout the season. 

 Frequency of cutting promotes heavy growth of the roots 

 and fineness of texture. In dry, hot weather avoid cutting 

 too close or too often, as the 

 roots then require top growth i^ 



for their protection. X 



