O. M. Scott & Sons Co., Marysville, Ohio 



fall. It is killed by the first frost, turns brown and leaves un- 

 sightly patches. Because it is particularly noticeable in hot, 

 dry seasons when much water must be artificially supplied, 

 some call it "Water-grass," thinking that it is caused by 

 sprinkling. In seasons like the summer of 1921, Crab-grass 

 is particularly noticeable and seems to be able to overcome 

 the more desirable grasses. 



Nearly everything has been tried in an effort to find some 

 treatment that will eradicate this pest, but, thus far, noth- 

 ing but hand-pulling has been successful. This should be 

 done when the plants are small. On fairways, although ob- 

 jectionable. Crab-grass is not as serious as on the greens, 

 for it is usually replaced by the perennial grasses in the fall. 

 However, it is likely to appeal- in larger quantities the fol- 

 lowing year. 



PIGEON-GRASS 



T^ IGEON-GRASS is not unlike Crab-grass. It is a most un- 

 -t desirable summer weed and should be treated the same 

 as Crab-grass. 



DANDELION . — ■ 



cr" HIS is the commonest and is difficult to kill. Cutting, 

 JL even below the surface, increases rather than decreases 

 the number, as this often causes the crown to split and sev- 

 eral new plants to spring from the old root. If a tablespoon- 

 ful of salt or gasoline is applied where, the root is cut off, it 

 will die. The use of a dandelion-killer saves much back- 

 breaking work. This is a tube with a plunger, to be filled 

 with gasoline. Apply the point to the heart of the weed. 

 One application of a tablespoonful of gasoline kills most 

 perennials. Kerosene may be used but with more care, 

 as surrounding grass might be injured. 



