Manufacturers List 1950 Product Features

HOItTON MFG. CO.. Bristol, Conn., greater part Of 1949 has now been re- Herbert C. Lagerblade, pres., says: "We placed by a confidence that should be have entirely revamped the Bristol reflected in greater sales of high grade club line for the 1950 season. Our irons merchandise. This feeling should mani- are more compact than ever, with short fest itself in increased sales of golf clubs, hosels and heavy weighted sole concen- , and sundries for the pro who carries tration. Even the face marking has been a representative line of this type of equip- changed, at the same time conforming ment." to the USGA specifications. GOLFCRAFT, INC.—Chicago. 111.—New "The design of clubs over the past line of Pro-Zone for pro distribu- few years has been constantly changing. tion exclusively. Also new line of Pro- A glance at a pre-war iron will show Zone irons with goose-neck and modified convincingly how the trend has been to- "compact" blade. Pro-only Heddon shafts ward the smaller, more compact heads, with Power Shoulder reverse step-down with less hitting surface than was former- and "hand action" feel. This pro-only ly considered necessary. The new Bristol in F iFlex), M (Medium, S (Stiff), irons have all the new features, including X (Extra Stiff). Swing weight, shaft flex the recessed neck construction, without and length are stamped collar of each going to the extreme goose neck style. club and recorded at factory for accuracy The new Bristol woods have been stream- of replacement. Standard grip is Veltex lined so that they also and arc more finest leather with cushion cork listing, compact and powerful than ever before. All-Weather or Golf-Pride grips optional. "The shafts, made in our own plant, are Pro's name stamped on No. 109 models. of varying degrees of stiffness, so that Fred Haas, Sr., mgr., Golfcraft profes- the hardest hitter, as well as the 'week- sional dept. says advance bookings of end' player, can secure the whip he 1950 Golfcraft Pro-Zone woods and irons should have. The grips in our top lines considerably ahead of early orders on are optional high grade calfskin, as has 1949 line. been popular for years, or the new mold- MacGREGOR GOLF, INC., Cincinnati, ed Golf-Pride cork and rubber type grip O. MacGregor announces a completely that is now in demand. Bristol clubs will new addition to its present line of golf have our new one-piece plastic end cap, clubs. Henry Cowen, pres., says the "MT" which reduces the weight at the top of Tourney line, the new irons, are more the grip, incidentally lowering the center compact, easier to use, and are designed of gravity so that additional weight is to help the game of the average player. concentrated toward the , where it He details: All possible weight has been should be. Another feature is the patent- placed where it will do the most good ed 'Hydro-Lok' on iron clubs; this is the on the back of the blade directly behind method of attaching the iron head to the the hitting area. Tests have shown that shaft without the use of a rivet or other the added weight at this point enables the mechanical contrivance. By this unique to be hit longer than with any other method of attachment, the head can conventional iron. Main points of this neither turn nor pull out, and the appear- new club: ance of the club is enhanced by the elimination of the crude, unsightly rivet 1. Blade Is more compact, yet hitting that has disfigured so many cluba in the surface is the same as conventional blade, past. 2. New V-type socket reduces shanking "All of the above features are included area. There is less chance to hit hosel. in our Bristol 'Certified' line, which is 3. New power-set hosel enables hands sold exclusively to golf professionals. to he in strongest possible position when "The year 1950 should prove a much ball Is hit. better than average year for the pros 4. The point right behind the ball has throughout the country, for the downward been given all possible weight in the de- trend in the sale of golf goods, we be- sign of the new blade. lieve, is definitely stopped. The feeling of Entirely new models have been caution that was so prevalent over the developed to complete the "MT" Tourney line. Irons and woods will be offered in three shaft flexes. The clubs wilt be sold through golf professionals only and will NIGHT GOLF be available for delivery shortly after January 1st. FAW1CK FLEXI-GRIF CO, Akron, O. —Golf-Pride molded grip will be featured on 1950 top quality lines of several well • known manufacturers. This "two-way vacuum grip" is rubber composition and Two of the best is cured directly to the shaft. It is uni- form in weight and stays tight on the profit malting games shaft. It eliminates end caps and wooden in the country .... plugs in shafts. Molding of Golf-Pride grips as replacements on clubs is handled for pros by Kosar's Golf Development Laboratory, Cuyahoga Falls, O. ARLAND KOSAR'S GOLF DEVELOPMENT Designer & Builder of LABORATORY, Cuyahoga Falls, O. New lines of clubs and , America's most beautiful and a new long-wearing range . Other range equipment is being developed. Miniature Golf Courses FRIEND MFG. CO., Gasport, N.Y. 444 Brooklyn Ave, High and low pressure spraying equip- ment of a wide range of capacities will New Hyde ParU, N. Y. headline the Friend line of equipment for 1950. For courses not re- quiring larger sprayers Friend has Its model OX which delivers 3'jj to 4 gal. per When if i« minute in either the 50 gal. cart size or the lt>0 gal. engine trailer type. This GOLF PRINTING! model has completely enclosed pump and Specialists, for years to many of America*! all other features of Friend's largest high largest and most exclusive pressure sprayers and can be used for spraying greens at high pressure or weed courses, can best serve yon, ton. control on fairway or rough at low pres- 5enre Card* - • Charge Cheekt sure, Other equipment of 6 GPM, 12 (ireent Maintenance Syttrmt OPM. 15 GPM and 25 GPM are available. (,'tirrfi - - Srtlemi A pressure control is provided on all Fwm* for l.orlcer and Dining ttnnm* Friend sprayers enabling quick change and far the Profetnional. from high to low pressure or vice versa. Samples to your club tor lh« atkLng, E. E. TAYLOR CORP., Boston, Mass.— We will feature in our 1950 Stroke-Master VESTAL CO., 703 S. Lo Salle. Chicago golf line a Continental type last, fully leather lined, with double soles and Phillips spikes. These will be stocked in all brown calfskin, and also the same shoe will be featured in brown MINIATURE GOLF COURSES Wo havt a com plot* stock at lovoot prim, calfskin with a white buck plug. PUTTERS—Spec 1*11 j crmtl rutted Tor nlntitun cmtm. We also are featuring a moccasin golf KlTBBER TKK OFF MATS—GOLF BALLS shoe with a handsewn fore-part, with Write for pricet waterproof Vinylite sole. This shoe is EASTERN GOLF CO. made two ways, In a rich all brown 244 W 42nd St., Dept. A, Nrw York IB, N Y. leather shoe and brown with a white

Made of the Hnctl, kiln dried, second growth, tough White HARDWOOD Anh. Tapered from approximately 1" nl bottom to li * at top, nnif fitted with flanged aluminum ferrules to lit stand- ard 1 H " cup. Sanded fininli with prime coat of lead and oil and finished coat of finest white enamel. Available in 2 or Fine 3 eolor combinations. Immediate delivery. Yomr Imqmlrlmt and ardtri will b» rrtmmd to a nearby distributor. LEAVITT CORP. ELJS" URBANA, ILL. POLES tmlldmn at "NftocJrdowr*" bleoeJuri for all jporti EXPANDED EQUIPMENT LINE ANNOUNCED BY MacGREGOR Several Announcements which indicate an expanded line of to be made available through pro (hops during the 1950 season were made by the MacGregor Golf Co. at it] recent annuel sales meeting in Cincinnati. Henry Cowen, pre*, of the company, steted that for the second consecutive year production and sales for the MacGregor Golf Co. hit en elf-time high. Executives end staff members attending the recent 1949 Sales Convention ere es follows: Bottom row, (L to R.): Oct Wllloweit, Dayton, Ohio: Cy Veil, Leeiburg, Ind.; V/m. A. Koegel, MacGregor executive; Creig Wood, MacGragor staff member; Henry P. Cowen, president of MecGregOf Golf Company; Toney Penne, member of MacGregor staff; Tom Robblns, New York City; Robert D, Rickey, MacGregor executive; Johnny Walker, Kansas City, Mo.; end Jeck Garrett, Greensboro, N. C. Second row, (L. to R.): Elwyn Nagell, Williamsville, N, Y.; Harold Peterson, Los Angeles, Calif.; Paul Hargrove, Delias, Teies; Robert Lysaght, MacGregor executive; Cliff Elbe, Birmingham, Mich,; Gus Novotny, Atlanta, Ge.; Bill Meehan, Philadelphia. Pa.; Jim Scott, Sen Francisco, Calif.; Stan Hobbs. Boston, Mess,; and Jim Shriver, Seattle, Wash. Rear row, [L to R.); Wm. A. Sehnelle and Howerd Wilkioi, MacGregor executives; Harry Adams, Chicago, III.; R. E. Thompson, president of Tufhorse Company; Pete Bullis, Chicago, 111.; Jerry Glynn, MacGregor staff member; Pete Robbins, N.Y. City; end Leon Nelson, MacGregor executive.

plug. The Vlnylite sole has been proven Master moccasins will sell at $10.95 and very successful, and is something that the $12.95. Our women's Stroke-Master pro should be pleased to sell his members. moccasins will retail at $8.95, and both For utility golf wear we are featuring men's and women's lines wilt enable the a brown moccasin with a red lug sole. pro to make 40%, It is also our plan to have moccasins with It is our opinion that by carrying a handsewn fore-parts In all brown, and a minimum stock, and filling in regularly brown and white, for women. These all on Stroke-Master golf shoes and mocca- have our unusual hand-sewn fore-parts. sins, a Pro will add many dollars, and They will be easy fitting with comfortable additional profits, and sell his members Moccasin fore-parts, and no counters. extra pairs by having an opportunity to In addition to our Stroke-Master golf carry both the golf shoe and moccasin. shoes for pros only, we are featuring By featuring moccasins the pro can ob- Stroke-Master moccasins for men and tain extra pairs of shoes in volume that women, and particularly men's and he has not had the opportunity to gain in women's Stroke-Master genuine white the past. buck moccasins. BUCKNER MFG. CO., Fresno, Calif.— Our Stock department will be ample "Scotty" Stewart, Buckner sales engineer so that pros can carry a minimum stock in central section, reports considerable and depend upon us for fill-in orders promptly. work in course irrigation construction and planning due to availability of pipe. Our golf shoes will retail from $12.95 Stewart says Buckner jobs are approxi- to $16.95 In our men's line and will offer the pro a 40% mark-up. Our women's mating $2,000 a bole installed, unless shoes will sell at ¥12.95 and also enable expensive water supply and pumping him to make 40%. Our Men's Stroke- costs must be figured. In some cases Take soil samples to find out the causes for poor turf and to check result* of your im- provement program. Take samples after watering greens to find out if water pene- tration has been adequacy. The soil sample is seven inches deep. Cutting shell opens up so ihe soil is completely visible. The sample can be slipped back into place in the green after examination.

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KROYDON CO., Map lew nod, N. .1. Frank Mitchell, sales mgr., says advance orders are well ahead of 1918 fall book- ings of the Kroydon line. The 1050 line shows only three models of irons all at "The Table lower prices than last year, varying from Tbot Never 50 cents to 51 per club. "Muscle Back" Disappoint*" feature of Kroydon irons made more pronounced in 1950 line. Blade consider- l/rewnrvxE. MO KNEE INTERFERENCE able thicker behind hitting zone. Ail Irons will have alloy fusing and rivet construc- DHKNEC iNO MiRSFacniltB iMutsivur it tion. mi IHtmlOt- COMPANY INC. In wood clubs Kroydon will have nine CHUftCH STUFIT models in 1950 instead of 12 as in 1949, Alt wood design and trim entirely new. Persimmon and laminated heads and three shafts -straight taper, Hy-Power and Hy Test—will be featured. New face inserts* and sole plates add to distinction R. H. Tractor and beauty. Prices of woods reduced as Wheel SPUDS much as $1.50 a club. New Golf-Pride qulckeel to pot un or take rubber and cork clubs which were tested <>IT Incr**** tractor rfft with high satisfaction in 1948 and '49 are dene? and cultivate turf i why tnnif than standard equipment on several Kroydon half !h* U.S. am! Canadian 1950 models. Nylon in bright colors, rluha ui# thern IVurahlt DMI lota priced along with canvas and leather, in Kroy- Haiti pi • loud and flttulu im rrrjuip*! ; adrfBC roalu don 1950 line. Several individual of trartnr and imnxw* fm club compartment bags at popular prices. Wtllrb Intended Immediate ahlimiefn If yt»ur Kftfd Of equip Mitchell says that despite some pro inent dealer rinnol mi^idv shops having fairly heavy Inventory this writ* dlrerl to fall he sees no decline in golf market but steady increase. Some store featuring of R. S. HORNER 'distress' and abandoned models of golf Geneva, Ohio merchandise and prospects of that cut- MFR OF SfltDS. fORO price competition for pro in 1950, but SON WHEELS, ETC. Mitchell observes that pro merchants have learned how to meet this competi- tion with his superior knowledge of golf, closer contact with members and reliance • BENT GRASS • on his own resourcefulness In quickly Stolont ond Sod. Waihlngton — CI — and adjusting his own selling operations to oth»r ricommtndtd itroint, competitive conditions. Mitchell has been making the full swing from east coast to HIRAM F. GODWIN Kroydon salesmen and distributors on the mu Grand River Ave.. Detroit If, Mich. west coast and the company's LA branch. A, G. & BROS. INC., feature 100% spun nylon shirts, sweaters, CUoopee, Mass, Announces as features English rib pussyfoot and argyle hose. of their 1950 line new Registered "Top- All these nylon items are washable, will Flite" Tournament Model woods featuring not shrink, require no ironing and wear new pro model heads — keystone ah ape at least ten times as long as wool. They 1 face insert straight line face scoring are priced moderately. Jackman also will power weighted — chrome plated, True have a full finger with feather Temper "Dynamic" stepped shaft. weight leather palm and nylon back and will carry nylon golf bags both in tubular Registered "Top - Flite" Tournament and regular styles. Model woods I laminated heads) with laminations in fewer layers than pre- Ren Smith, Jackman pres., says: "We viously and laid-in differently for a strong- feel that 1950 will be another great year er club head. for golf. People are becoming more and Spalding All-Service grips with ridge more golf minded due to the fact that it which are made of a fabric covering with Is a game for all ages, it provides mild a rubber and cork foundation and having exercise, so vital in these days of stress the form grip feature. Available in and strain. Registered "Top-Flite" Tournament Model "I think most pros could increase their woods and irons; and on the Dynamiter shop sales by opening their shops earlier and pitching auxiliaries. The new in the season and by keeping them open Dynamiter ha3 less offset than previous- later In the fall. Many golfers need only ly. Mild stainless steel head, satin finish a little incentive to lengthen their playing — straight line face scoring—thread as- season and if the pro will use a little sembly. imagination he can bring this about thus Spalding also has perfected a new increasing his sales potential." method for assembly of wood heads and shafts which eliminate any possible HILLERICH & BRA I IS BY CO. INC., loosening of the head from the shaft. Louisville, Ky. -Douisvllle Power-Bllt line Spalding also has in its 1950 array: New will have several new selling points as Jones model woods with deep face driver well as additional models to aid in pro in registered sets, Jones registered irons merchandising during the 1950 season, ac- with flange and sole line improved in ap- cording to Bill Kaiser, vp and pro sales pearance and payability—-shorter hosels mgr. of the H & B Co. The Power-Bilt - compact blades, and new Marilyn line will feature lustrous and durable Smith registered woods and irons de- finishes on the genuine air-dried persim- signed to appeal to the feminine eye as mon wood heads with harmonizing In well as the feminine swing. Another new color face inserts. A change in the ma- line expected to sell very well in pro terial of the inserts has been made with shops are the new Junior Model "Sure- plastic and fibre solid pieces being used Fllte" woods and Irons designed especially In place of laminated inserts used In the for young players. past. Shafts by True Temper Golf Pride grip is on the new line. Equipping of Jimmy Thomson registered woods for some ladies' models In the Power-Bllt power-seeking players again will be fea- line with this grip will be an Innovation tured. The driver has a deep face design for 1950. Fine leather grips will also be for more power off the tee. Available In used In the line. persimmon or laminated heads. Hydra honing, a process of using water .1 AC KM AN CO. INC., to give a satin finish to the face of the Oak Park, lli. Jackman's 1950 line will irons, will be continued in the two-toning

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L.A. PROCESSING CO. 801 Milford St Glendole 3, Calif. of stainless steel and chrome plated heads. Three more special models have REMOVABLE been added for 1950 with the possibility of others to be developed as the season SPIKE THAT progresses. Among the special clubs to be featured are a men's supercleek, a CAN'T LOSE! ladies' supercleek, a flipper and a chipper iron. "TRUSTY" Met«l Golf Shoe Spike hat patented slot- and-fongue, preventing accidental unscrewing, Endorsed Lefthanded golfers can be accommo- by proi ei profit end good-will building Item, by dated with choice of two men's wood greenkeepers as protection to fairway machinery. models, two men's iron models and one GUARANTEED to stay locked until natural wear requires replacement. Full sale and installation profit. Write ladies' wood and iron mode). Also avail- for detail!, or order today. able is a model of both woods and irons for men who require clubs of specifica- HARRY SCHWAS tions slightly smaller than standard as Notional Distributor well as ladies who desire a size larger 30 Gushing Avenue Dayton Ohio in every way than the standard ladies' club. For boy and girl golfers Power-Biit has PRO FINISHED a selection of three woods and five irons in Junior Models. These clubs are of the same fine quality and construction as PERSIMMON HEADS standard clubs. They can be obtained in WOODS HAND MADE TO ORDER any combination with a high quality Junior bag. WON-PUTT ALUMINUM PUTTERS Accessories such as bags, head covers, Quick Service on All Types of gloves and will also be sold by Power-Bllt. Repair Work

WILSON SPORTING GOOI1S CO., Chi- cago Wilson 1950 line leads with what Bert Dargie Golf Co. the company says is the finest iron It has 2883 Poplar Avenue. Memphit 11, Tenn. ever produced—the Wilson Top Notch Dyna-Weight Blade. The Dyna-Weight Blade combines all of the popular fea- tures found in the Wilson Top Notch iron coir tiuK Bum line, a modified goose-neck construction and a new scientific distribution of ran a runrosi.., weight. This weight distribution places HOT JUST MADl TO Stll the weight effectively and the power area Is larger than usual, A result of this weight allotment is better distance and more accurate direction of iron shots. The goose-neck feature aids the player In WOODS and IRONS getting the ball into the air.

Wilson did not believe materials would ALLIED GOLF CORP. *»l W».l Fullnto* Avmm he available to produce this Dyna-Weight CHICAGO 39 • IlllNOIS Blade before 1951, but late developments enabled the company to guarantee deliv- ery to professionals for a limited market about December 1, This new Top Notch Dyna-Weight Blade will be featured in chrome and will also be available in stainless steel for a limited market. Wil- BENCH CRAFT son's VP, William F. King, recalling the success Wilson enjoyed with the Ogg Iron "PRO FINISHED" PERSIMMON HEADS line In 1932 during the depression, pre- Rough Head, Sored $ .90 dicts even greater acceptance among golf- Face. Plate. Neck Ripped 2.2S ers for the new Top Notch Dyna-Weight Reamed and Rough Sanded 2.75 blade. Fine Sanded Appro*. Lead 3.25 Face, Red Fiber; Plat® "V" or Plain JAMES llF.DOON'S SONS, Dowagiac. Mich.—Pro Only golf shafts for the com- Send for Catalog ing season will feature the same type of shaft furnished in 1949, Heddon has BENCH CRAFT GOLF PRODUCTS CO. added several new actions lo those sup- Glen Head, New York plied In the past and the complete line is: JACOBSEN SALES REPRESENTATIVES GET NEW KAISER TRAVELERS New fleet of Kaiser Travelers to augment present fleet of Willys Jeep Station Wagons, shown flanking the new Travelers, was issued to Jecobten sales representatives at recent sales meeting. Lerge interior of Kaiser Traveler (tee page 112) easily accommodates four Jacobsen mowers enebling representatives to mate on-the-ipot demonstrations and immediate deliveries.

HPRO-X for extra stiff action; HPRO-S, led nylon content back. This makes a stiff action; HPRO-M, medium action; very flashy and appealing item and a HPRO-F, flexible action; and HLPRO, comfortable golf glove. This glove will ladies' action. combine style, comfort, and a reasonable Each is mounted with a stainless steel amount of durability. The glove will re- band with the identifying action stamped tail around $2.75 to $3.00 each and is thereon. John Heddon, pres. of the com- already being accorded a very fine ac- pany, adds: "We feej that with these ceptance." various shaft actions the club manufac- HOWARD 8COGGINS GOLF CO., turer is in a position to furnish a golf OunI'd 11), Fla. —Scoggins' 1950 club for every type of player," lines of golf equipment and sportswear T1IK WORTH INGTON BALL CO.. will be shown in attractive new Scoggin3 Klyrla, O. J. C. Brydon, V.P., says: "Our showrooms at Douglas and Main, Dune- 1950 pro line of golf balls will feature din, where five of the company's nine pro our Supercharged Sweet Shot, Wonder- golf salesmen will be on the job to care ball. Worthy and TNT grades that are for pros visiting Florida this winter. The sold exclusively to the golf professionals. company is making this showroom in its We intend to feature our pro line of golf new building a demonstration and test balls with a strong advertising campaign place for pro shop merchandising ideas as for 1950 supporting the pros and creating well as a display of its line. Howard a consumer demand in the pro shop, says in talking to club members this year he found they are aware that the "We appreciate the increased business pro shop is coming into its own as a received from the golf professionals this retailing outlet that has best value golf year and we would like to see the golf goods at prices that compete with down- professionals go after the remaining busi- town stores, Golfers have told him that ness available on golf balls for Christmas for the first time this year they noticed selling. We refer to personalized golf that pro shops are selling highest quality balls in dozen lots on our Supercharged sportswear at competitive prices. Scog- Sweet Shot and Wonderball." gins remarks that the number of com- ments from women golfers is a particu- K. L. Rl'RGKTT CO., IVorla, 01,—Pres. larly significant endorsement of progress Ken Burgett advises: "We felt that our in pro selection, display and selling as line this past year brought to the golfing the women are expert shoppers and their trade the best line of golf gloves we have pro O.K. will carry a lot of weight with ever seen, and we will again next season men. offer the same numbers. We are adding to our line a new deluxe glove which will BURKE GOLF, INC,, Newark, (>.— be offered In colored leathers with a knit- Burke has extended its line of clubs for CREEPING BENT STOLONS RICHMOND, VA. SLOCUM, R. 1. FA«MINGTON, IOWA MADISON, WIS. Cotiam»y C7 Arlington CI Congrauional CI9 Arlington CI Arlington CI ffllft (nrr),Qrtl C 52 No sod or left over bent. Every stolon (nth, virile stoek and las* than on* year old. True lo strain, no mliturt el other bents or graftal. No weeds — not even clover. Every shipment terries state inspection certificate. Mokt ell inquiries to R. ft. Bond, Prop. 0)lft (Prrtftirit (Turf Xursrrtra P. O, Box 350 Madison I, Wisconsin Tale: 6-1844 THE GREENS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF ALL SUCCESSFUL GOLF COURSES

J9S0 to include a "modified offset" iron. Burke* s popular "Pun chiron" has a The new models, known as "Burke Hy- prominent place in the 1950 line, being speed Irons." feature chrome plated heads, made available with either stainless steel short, straight hosels, flanged soles and or chromium finished heads. Two new backs, and compact, slightly offset blades. putters have been added to the "Sav-a- Available in sets of nine—2-lron through Shot" line, a "Model 22" right-and-left 10 (sand iron)—the outstanding advan- hand center shafted putter, and a "Model tage of Hyspeed Irons is their ease of 33" offset, straight blade type putter. use, achieved through improved distribu- All Burke woods are featuring Burke's tion of weight behind the ball and by exclusive "Dur-O-Var" finish, the highly design and shape of the offset blade for attractive "permanent" finish developed better control of the clubhead. The new for wood club heads. irons have a hitting surface of contrasting finish, medium flex (T pattern) True Burke also is Introducing a new "Hy- Temper Dynamic chrome shafts, and speed" pro-only ball, which is of new brown cork-and-rubber Vacuum grips. construction from cover to core to give Pro-still (S pattern! or action (A pattern) maximum distance. It is a high compres- True Temper Dynamic chrome shafts arc sion ball, testing 90 points. supplied on special order. For the Christmas trade In balls, Burke Three new model woods have also been is giving prompt delivery on gift boxes added to the line; "Burke Hyspeed" of personalized Hyspeed balls- minimum woods, "Burke Recorded" woods and order, one dozen imprinting the player's "Burke Model 270" woods. These new name on the rim of each ball. Gift orders models are designed to conform to popu- of personalized balls shipped in attractive larity standards, as indicated by club holiday box. sales of the past few years. The "Hy- speed" has a laminated wood block, beau- ACI'SHNET PROCESS SALES CO., tifully finished In natural, high-luster New Bedford, Mass. Fred W. Bommer. golden walnut, featuring an extra-deep pres., says Acushnet ball sales were larger face with a red fibre insert. "Burke Re- this year than ever before. Production corded" woods are deep face, pear shaped of D. T, Titlelst, big seller this year, is persimmon block heads, with jet black being increased at present. Regarding finish and red fibre face Inserts. Cherry 1950 Bommer advises that several notable finish "Burke Model 270" woods are pear improvements will be made in the Acush- shaped persimmon block, medium deep net pro-only line, details of which will be face, with red fibre Insert. announced early in the year.

SENSATIONAL GREENS WITH THIS HUMUS TOP-DRESSING Our top-grade, finely shreddad Humus has been used for years by many golf dubs in the Finger.Lakes area with sensational results. Makes a rich mulch for Greens. Considered the finest dressing in America. Orponrc mofter wofer holding {opacity 7J(W ph t.Oi 100 lb. bogs, 1 1 to 14) © si.IS each 100 lb. hags, (25 to SOI @ SI.Of) each Specie/ rotei on bulk carload lots Send Cfcetrf or M.O. With Order F.O.B. Geneva, write te FINGER LAKES HUMUS CO. 120 WASHINGTON ST. GENEVA, N. V. E. I. or PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., cellent year's business and testimony of WILMINGTON 98, DEL. For 1950 Du very satisfactory results with Liqua-Vita, Pont will have its turf fungicides: Tersan, with 6-9-7 formula, and Liqua-Vita Turf Du Pont F-531 and Special Semesan which Special, 12-8-4. The makers say there is demonstrated high effectiveness in help- no danger of burning with Liqua-Vita, it ing course superintendents through a is clean and easy to use, and can be ap- tough year in 1949. Tersan this year was more extensively used than ever before plied with the fungicide, thus saving labor. on preventative schedules and performed Liqua-Vita, being a plant food with 14 reliably in curative treatments. Du Pont elements available, helps maintain greens F-531 was a standard preventative treat- in good condition throughout the hot sum- ment for dollarspot. This fall Tersan was mer months. extensively applied as protection against snow mold. Animate in spray or dry application was widely used for poison Spider Mite Damage Stopped ivy, hard-to-kill woody weeds. Du Pont's 2, 4-D weed killers which were much used On Bent Grass Green on golf courses in 1949 will, of course, con- Spider mites are pests of world-wide tinue in Du Pont's 1950 line. distribution. The common red spider, the cyclamen mite, the clover mite, the DOW CHEMICAL CO.. MIDLAND, chicken mite, the bulb mite, etc., are ex- MICH.— Dow's 1950 line for golf courses amples of this tiny Insect. Most of them will include 2, 4 Dow weed killer. ,rmula feed on tender plant tissue. Some feed on 40, an amine-type weed killer, which has the blood of fowl; others cause various found wide acceptance in use on golf types of itch and mange in the skin of courses where low pressure equipment is mammals and certain birds. One family used. Dow also recommends Esteron 44 is not parasitic — it lives on dried or and Ester 2-4D for control of weeds and decaying organic matter. resistant-type weeds and woody growth. Dow also recommends this product for Tiny light spots are produced on most prevention of resprouting in stumps. Dow plants by the feeding spider mites. They has a relatively new product. Esteron commonly feed on the underside of the brush killer, which is a combination of leaf and abstract plant juices with their 2-4D and Esteron 245T for control of tiny sucking mouth parts. They thrive in woody brush and weeds which are re- hot, dry weather. A generation requires sistant to other types of 2-4D, For con- about a month for development. trol of grasses in drainage ditches, road- During early May Lester Verhaien sides, fence lines, in fact any spot where noticed injury to the grass on the prac- grass growth is not wanted, a new prod- tice green at the Brynwood Country Club, uct which has been proven very success- There was an irregular reddish colored ful in extensive tests throughout the country Is Dow Sodium TCA 90%. Dowk- lor "Chlordane Formulations" are widely accepted for control of ants and various insects attacking golf course greens.

IDEAL POWER LAWN MOWER CO.. Springfield, Mans, Ideal Bulldog 7, 5 and 3-gang mowers and power greens mower have no major changes In 1950 models. Refinements and improvements in details will be evident in maintaining the repu- tation of the equipment for performance and durability.

OLD ORCHARD Tt'RF NURSERIES, Madison, Wis.—With nurseries now at Richmond, Va., Slocum, R.I. and Farming- Spider mite damage to bent grass on practice green shows mites active along irregular band run- ton, la., as well as the main Old Orchard ning diagonally across green. Bluish cast indicating nursery at Madison. Wis., the R. R. Bond wilt shows up to the right beck of advancing red- organization is able to supply Old Or- dish band and farther back grass is turning brown. chard C52, Arlington CI, Cohansey C7 and Congressional CI9 stolons true to strain, unmixed with other bents or streak, several inches wide, diagonally grasses and with every shipment carry- across the green. The grass on one side ing state inspection certificate, was of the characteristic bluish color Indicating wilt, just back of the advanc- AMERICAN LIQUID FERTILIZER ing reddish band. Farther back the grass CO., INC., Marietta, O.—Reports an ex- was brown and leaf blades were withered