121 



Tliat biisli was named by Dr. J. Russell Smith. The Jiut is remark- 

 ably thin shelled, very long and curious in form. 



93. Chinkapin, not grafted. These bear heavily every year not- 

 withstanding the blight. From the same root common chinkapin will 

 keep on bearing year after year. When one stock blights another 

 takes its place so that heavy continuous bearing is the rule. 



91. Original No. 1 Morris hybrid chinkapin. (C. pumila x C. den- 

 tata). Nuts of size and quality of American sweet chestnut. Tree 

 blighted in its 13th year after bearing crops for 8 or 9 years. New 

 stump sprouts now growing. 



(Note: At this time, the guests were called to the lawn back of 

 the house, where a luncheon was served by Mrs. Morris. The tables 

 were laid sumptuously, and all enjoyed it the more because of the sur- 

 roundings, where trees on one side bent over a clear trout-stream, and 

 elsewhere old-fashioned gardens splashed colors over the green back- 

 ground.) 



BUSINESS SESSION 



Held on Third Da}' 



(Note: It was jdanned that this session should be held during the 

 afternoon of the third day, after the trip through Dr. Morris's estate. 

 However, while the members were exploring deep in a wooded portion 

 of Merribrooke. a sudden downpour of rain occurred. The nearest 

 shelter was found to be the barn, where the members agreed that the 

 following session should be held, since it was not possible to reach the 

 main house. All members were standing during the session, including 

 the re])orter wlio wrote with the notebook resting against one of Dr. 

 M'orris's cars.) 



Session called to order by President Weber. 



Dr. Smith: There should be added to the by-laws the following- 

 amendment : 



i^RTiCLE V. Members all be sent a notification of annual dues 

 at the time they are due. and if not ])aid within two months thereafter 

 they shall be sent a second notice, telling them that they are not in 

 good standing on account of non-]);iyment of dues, and are not entitled 

 to receive the annual re))ort. 



At the end of thirty days from the sending of the second notice, a 

 third notice shall be sent, notifying such members that unless dues are 

 ))aid within ten days from receipt of this notice, their names will be 

 dropped from the rolls for non-payment of dues. 



The President: The motion has been seconded; all in favor 



please signify by saying "Aye." 



(Vote carried unanimously). 



The Secretary: The association sliould have a fiscal year. Shall 

 we discuss this or will tlie jiresident authorize the secretary and the 



