The Seeding and Care of Golf Courses 



for the day fairway. Sandy loam greens 

 need a compost dressing composed of a 

 rich earth, and either manure or mush- 

 room soil. 



AppUcationsof compost may be made ^ 

 about one-fourth 



on 



inch thick, and 

 limited areas may be worked into the turf with 

 a broom or other implement. Compost material 

 will be found invaluable in many hurried repair 

 jobs on the greens. 



COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS 



Cjy^ the term "commercial fertilizers" is properly meant 

 J3not dried manures, but chemical substances which may 

 be made available as plant-food. These substances are found 

 in natural deposits. 



It must be remembered that inorganic fertilizers alone 

 are insufficient, and can only be regarded as supplemen- 

 tary to humous material. 



NITRATE OF SODA 



X Titrate of Soda is largely imported from South Amer- 

 1 Vica and is valuable for its nitrogen content, amounting 

 to fifteen or sixteen per cent. It produces quick results, as 

 it is readily soluble, penetrates the soil deeply and no chem- 

 ical decomposition is necessary. Its disadvantages are that 

 its effects are not permanent, and that it must be used with 

 care on the greens, as it is likely to produce burning. Never 

 apply heavily, but at intervals, in quantities of not more 

 than five pounds to one thousand square feet. It should be 

 thoroughly pulverized and mixed with sand. After applica- 

 tion, water thoroughly. In the early spring, nitrate of soda 

 will start a quick growth. 



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