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The Elevated Green

This green is elevated for the purpose of proper ventilation. The green can
be laid on most any piece of land which seems to be the desirable spot for the
green. Gravel or stone are the materials which are laid as the base next to the
ground and on top of this is spread about six inches of good black dirt. The
specifications for the size of this green are the same as for that of the sunken
green; however, the drain tile is laid differently as may be seen in the diagrams.
Four inch tile is used and is elevated at various points for proper water flow to
the main sewer. Leveling pegs should be used in leveling the green, for the most
efficient green is the level green. It is desirable to plant grass rather than
lay sod. After the stolons are sprinkled over the green this area should be
rolled. A proper watering schedule should be followed, for the green at this time
néeds plenty of water for the growing of grass.

The Green and the Care of the Green

 

1. The green should be as level as possible.

2. Bent gruss is preferred since it can be cut shorter and repairs itself
quicker; however, this grass is susceptible to disease.

3. Amixture of grass varietics is not desirable since close cutting will not
react favorably to sone where it will to others.

4, Cutting ordinary grass too short leaves the turf susceptible to weak
growth,

5. A judicious schedule for fertilizing should be kept.

6. Kind of grass used on the green is bent grass stolons.
7. The green must be well watered and rolied occasionally.
8. It should be cut at least three times a week.

9. If ever troubled with worm casts sprinkle the green with lime water or
corrosive sublimate.

10. Cover the green with a top dressing of fine loam to a depth of one-eighth
inch onee a month and drag in.

11. In the spring distribute evenly over the green a good commercial fertilizer
and wet well. Drive a fork through the sod every two and a half inches to aerate
the roots.

12. Carefully remove all weeds.

13. Do not play on the green when "soggy".

14. Flat rubber soled shoes must be worn.

15. Balls must not be dumped on the green or lofted when bowled.

16. Club members must help in avoiding misuse of green.