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Research Review
Blue Grass Growth
Hindered by Fungus
Ey CLAUDIA LEVY
If your favorite gulf course has
been looking peaked lately...A may
be afflicted with a case of a rela
tively _ new disease whibb has
struck severely at Pennsylvania's
IVlerion Blue Grass in the last - few
years. .
THE CAUSE of this disease, a
fungus, was identified by Houston
B. Couch, associate professor of
plant pathology, who is in his
third' year with the research
project.
The Merion strain,
,introdueed
in 1952, is a popular grass for
home lawns, fairways and parks.
Couch said.
"It's a rugged grass and takes a
lot of tramping," he added.
live years ago a disease appeared
which, struck at the roots and
crowns of the grass. This disease
killed the grass within three years
of its planting," he said.
The disease is • very severe in
Pennsylvania, Couch said, particu
larly
. in .the-southeastern section
of the state around Philadelphia.
Seed production and sale is big
'there, he said, but the adverse
publicity about Merion Blue Grass
proiripted the Pennsylvania Turf
grass Council to grant Couch
$4.800 ': ., vinually to work on a .con-
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trol of the disease afflicting the
grass.
In addition to uncovering the
cause of the disease, in their first
year of research Couch and his
associates found two fungicides
that can kill the fungus. Last year
they plotted a standard of-chemi
cal control_ and worked on the
development of that control. •
The disease? fs;yet unnamed,
can be wiped but completely,
Couch said, in those isolated areas
which are treated. However, the
cost would be too great to elimi
nate the disease in the state com
pletely, he added;
This year the researchers will
conduct field trials on . Philadel r
nhia golf course'grass which they
hope willzhelß them predict dis
ease occurrence with greater in
sight. Laboratiiry and greenhouse
testing Will concentrate on the de
velopment of the disease hoW
light, soil and air temperatures,
nutrition and humidity affect it.
'WE PLAN to study the motion
of the disease, taking it apart and
discovering how environmental
factors affect it," Couch said.
The researchers also are study
ing the variability of the strength
of the fungus, which is more
severe iri different parts of the
Mate.
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DRESSERS, BREAKFAST SETS. Beds.
Tables and Sofas: Boy's Used Furniture,
Lemont_ Open d-. 1 p.m. Al) 8-0420. '
1956 ENGLISH Indian Motorcycle. Excel
lent cond:tion. Sacrifles prim Call: AD
64761.
UNDERWOOD PORTABLE Typewriter
Pair Firestone 6.00-16 4-ply nylon tires,
tubes, rims, used 300 runes. Call AD 7i-31111
6-8 pin.
,PAR ILA LOW mike, with windshield.
$420 new : selling :for 11300. Ask for George
AD t-troaa.
STUDENTS—Auto, Motor Scooter. and an
other type► of insurance. Erie insurance
Exchange, Mr. Team , les. AD 84633.
YOUR CHOICE: 1964 Buick Special, radio,
heater, 8296.00; 1958 Pontiac Starchief,
2.d00r hardtop, full power, air conditioning,
white walls, radio, heater, 81295.00 (trade
considered on Pebtistl: AD 4-14613:
AQUA LUNGS twin as . *- 820 a Pit-or--
Pete Rent UN 6-4882.
1963 PORSCHE 368 coupe, 1600 c.e. regine.
Radio, heater, trio Michelin-X time; new
paint job, just overhauled. Nerd larger
car. 88.50 firm. Call UN 6 8285 for; info.
1940 4-DOOR litIlCK SPECIAL ; Daily
use. Recently refinished. good tires. Call
AD 154606 to see and drive, Make :offer.
HELP: DORM CONTRACT for .ales Con
tact
tact Al, Pollock A, UN 6-6121.
19G3 CHEVROLET Sedan. Standard trans
mission, radio sod heater. Will sell to
highest bidder by Oct. 17. Call AD h-2217
after G p.m.. if no answer_, call Al) Er 2712.
STEREO COMLORATION AM/FM Radio,
Record Player, T,V. Just like new; Call
AD 14-11232. John Hays. 1-
1952 OLDS 'fig • engine) (needs - work)
LaSalle box. beefed suspension body
perfect. Highest offer. Call Darr) , AD
A-3021.
A 1 i
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STORCH MOTOR
FOR SALE
maim Ghias—we'll have them 01l of our
Grind Opening today. doors open and
ready to go.
Things you'll notice: VWs are rattle free,
eciiier to handle in traffic don't slither on
the turns, pork in kir less space.
Beck of the showroom; ostt to see oUr
new ports and service department.
And osk . to see figures on whot it costs
so;run the VW that interests you most.
Grand Opening begins (TIME}:
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1500 N. ATHERTON ST.
STATE COLLEGE, PA.
lAN CLAS
FOR SALE
BUSCH 2 1 h,x34 Press Camera and acces
sories. Excellent condition. Cost 3150 new
—hest - offer over 3E4 accepted. Need cash.
Hayward UN 5-4962.
GIRL'S ROLLER DERBY Skates. slut 1.
Price $16.00. Used twice. AD 54162.
1069 TRIUMPH' CYCLE in excellent con
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AD 8-.0407.
FIVE TICKETS 'to the Maryland game
-30 yd. line. UN 6-4810.
FOR` SALE: West Hulk Dorm Contract.
Available immediately. Call UN S.--7718.
MOTORCYCLE PARILLA. practically
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field. AD 84718.
1966 AUSTIN HEALEY Le Mans. Recently
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quer-2996. Must sell. Call AD 7-2111.
'66 CHEVY Impala Convertible. "Power
steering, power brakes. Needs work. Best
offer. Lee Lescoek, 626 S. Pugh. AD 7-2610
after 6:00 p.m.
DAVIS PORTABLE El 'tic Sewing Ma:-
chine: guaranteed for, 3 years-7419.50.
AD 8-8367.
1961 EX-SEBRING lIIORGAN- SPorta-Rac —
Int Car. Cheap. Call AD V-7731.
19& DESOTO four door, radio, heater;
automatic transmission. Four regular, two
winter tires included. Reasonable 'Phone
AD 7-4661 after 6 p.m.
FOR RENT
ROOM : SINGLE. for Graduate Girl •tn.
dent. Centrally located. Call AD 7-482 d
after 6:W
ATTRACTIVE SINGLE ROOM for serious
student with eomplete modern 'kitchen
privileges• 117.60 weekly. Inquire 901$ W.
College Aye_
Come in. Ask for a demonstration drive
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 11. 1962
SIFIEDS *
ROOM FOR RENT' either single at
double. Call AD SAP II or AD 114223.
GRANDMA WANTS A* visit this week.
end. It you know someone driving In
Sint* frnin Washington, D.C. Friday night,
call AD 8-2062.
SI UDENT TO share house with two
ttt.dents. Rent $25 per month. It 4 .W.
Loran. AD fs-Ilas.
WANTED DESPERATELY: Students witl
unusual occupations. Call UN $4020.
NEED DESPERATELY one to fOur tickets
fOr Army same. Any offer. Call Harriet
Uli 15-27 it.
THREE TICKETSLfor the Army Same—
at any coat. Call' Carol. UN 15-3036.
REPLACEMENT FOR Dorm Contract.
Call George AD 7.4537 or Dirk UN 6-8069.
TWO TICKETS to Syracuse game. Call
AD 8-1947:
YOLING MAN capable of conducting
Hebrew School and Mebrew Sunday SchooL
Contact Mr. Saul "Ziff, Philipsburg. Pa.
Mail or phone.
DFSPERATELY NEEDED— two tickets
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Caif; AD 84730 or 15N 5-8026..
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7-2180.
DRIVERS WANTED. !lust be 21. with
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8-0411.
THREE WAITERS needed at Pi , Kappa
Phi. Call Al) 7-4937.
TWO BOYS to work in Boarding House
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AD 7-7247 . -• •
WANTED: ' ADMINISTRATOR. Presi
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FOUIiD. support and vote Ron Sinoway;
Chula of '66. ,
MAWS . WALLET. black. lost between
Hammond and West Halls. Put in mailbox
or call Jim Kosnmr UN 5-2356.
BROWN SUEDE Jacket - at driving-seta,
-Saturday.
.Reward. Call Wayne at 14143.
K&E SLIDE RULE in green case. '"Petsr
written inside. Reward. AD 74111.
BLACK PURSE near RteLanaban's anel
Charles Shop on Collets Avenue. Call
Rose UN 54470.
KEYS, .brown key ease—lost on . eampui
Monday. Robert Better AD 3-4061 L
LOST: ONE PAIR glasses—black barbs.
gulp frames—black case. Call _ Caroling
UN 6-41181.,
PAIR OF Black Rimmed Women's Glasses, -
Light blue case. Indispensible. Darlene,
UN 6-8469.
SMALL TRANSISTOR Hearing Aid loot
between Pollock Donna and Atherton.
$lO Reward. Call •AD 2.-6817.
NCRACE MANN Huh School Ring (11),:
Initial. L.C.P. Call Kra 54214 betwen:
2 :00 a.m. and 5:00' p.m;
FOUND: MAN'S GLASSES Saturday night
In front of Redifer. Call Sue. UN 6-51144,
STOLEN: LIGHT GRAY Olympia Portable
Typewriter bearing silver metal plate with
retailer's name: Phillips Equipment Come
patty, Harrisburg, Pa.• taken from mi.
office desk. Room 301 Engineering E. Pri.•
day evening, Oct. 6. Reward for return an
information leading to recovery. none'
AD 741364 or UN' 6-1085 any time.
THE MUSIC MART—The Complete Mu.l4
State Guitars and Guitar arteseortm
Sheet Music and a Complete Instrument:
Repair Service. Also Mei, Banjos. sae
Mandolins.
TOWN INDEPENDENT MEN interMtsi;
in running for TIM Council Pick up self.
nominating petitiona at the .HUB desk.
CHEMISTRY TUTORING— ' Avoid gettlßC
that snowed feeling.' Call AD 11-111118.
mown ELECT, Walt Wiewiora chum
president. Ex-high school student council
president, second tens, de an's list flrul
term.
PSOC Ski DiViAIOD meeting 214 Stomas,
7:00 -p.m. Ttiesday. Slides of Killington
Slopes. Ski equipment news.
TUTORING: Philosophy. Economies, Pep:
rhotog7. Rolitir al Science. Get expert baits
before It'd too late. Call AD 8-RBIA.
PSOC CANOE Repair Expedition to Ma
Water Tower. Sat. 1:30 p.m.
VISIT CENTRE COUNTY'S neweet
Driving Range and2l4iniature Golf Count
;milled hallway between Bellefonte anl
State College—next to the Starlight Drive
'lLL Open t torn 4:00 to 11 :00.
PSOC Cabin and Trail Division
Sunday to New York. (Fifth Installmenth.
Leave New College Diner 7:00 a.m. Stipa,
up at HUB desk.
HAS KNOWLEDGE driven love out
the World? Are we afraid to - be different?
Is science the new god from whom we
.3ivett to receive the rood life? Has A.
church become a knowledge-salesman?
cuss these and similar questions: attest
the UCA "Modern Drama" Seminar. Thuri.
(let 11 (tonight) at 7:00 p.m.. HUI!.
room 217, to read and discuss "Sanla
Claus," by E. E. Cummings.
toCALER
SCIENCE ' FICTION" AUCTION Mondij„
Oct. 15. Room 219 HUB. We- will buy
your old books, matazines or contska
Dennis UN 5-2263.
CO.
THE EXCITING new stock market sane
on campus la Broker. See ft at Nittasy
News.
PSOC—ROCK CLIMBING trip Sunda/.
9:30 a.m. Ree Nall. going to Runtlngdot.
FREE LUNCH. Sign up at HUB &it
Beetomer% gaiter& welcome.
GRADUATE STUDENTS MIXER. Fil
day.. Oct. 12 9-1 a.m.. VFW. Tickets
deor !Sc. Music by Duke Mortis.
ROSES ARE RED. Violets are Blue- re-
Irv+ krd 1 tp; w•ti-e Sa'txman.
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