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Dr. Zimmerman: It is possible to bring it in through other things. 

 I would advise you to keep it in mind. 



The President: Is there anything else we can do to furtlier tliis 

 arboretum in Illinois? 



Mr. Spencer: I believe there is nothing more. 



The President: Tlie secretary will make a few announcements 

 before we adjourn. 



The Secretary: I want to call your attention to a few nuts re- 

 ceived by Prof. Neilson since the opening of this convention. 



I have a telegram from Senator Penny and Mr. Linton stating that 

 on account of their political engagements in Michigan they were un- 

 able to be with us at this time. 



I have a letter from Mr. Snyder recommending that we offer prizes 

 individually or collectively at the state fairs. 



I hope you will be pleasantly surprised to find your annual report 

 awaiting you upon your arrival home. 



I have a jJaper from Dr. McAtee, Assistant in Charge of the U. S. 

 Biological Survey which was received too late to include in the pro- 

 gram. I will simply read it in title and include it in our report — 

 "Birds and Mammals in Relation to Nuts in the Northeastern United 

 States." 



On account of failure of Mr. Hershey to secure his slides on short 

 notice he will not be able to give us his address this morning. 



The President: Tliis brings to a close all of the set formal busi- 

 ness of the association. Is there anv further business to be brouffht 

 before the convention is adjourned? If there is no further business 

 to come before the convention, the motion to adjourn is in order. 



(It was moved and seconded that the convention adjourn). 



