This book is a useful addition to the increasing list of books treating diseases of special crops. It is well designed to accomplish the stated purpose of providing “assistance in balanced turfgrass management”. It has especial interest as the first comprehensive treatment of turfgrass diseases in this country. The uniform and systematic treatment of each disease under the headings of symptoms, the pathogen, host, disease cycle, and control, where such information is available, is to be commended. The appendix of five tables listing chemicals, diseases, and host plants, with cross references and page index, is one of the most valuable and useful aspects of the book.