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1916 ANNUAL REPORT 



At the close of the recess, the following papers were read: 

 "Further Investigations of the Composition and Food Value of the 

 Avocado," and 



"Metabolism Experiments with the Avocado," by Prof. M. E. Jaffa, 

 University of California, Berkeley. 



"Avocado Variation and Improvements by Bud Selection," by L. B. 

 Scott, Pomologist, U. S. Department of Agriculture. 



The meeting was then adjourned until 2 p.m., in order to give all 

 present an opportunity to take part in the avocado luncheon, which was 

 served in an adjoining room. 



The afternoon meeting opened at the time named, and the following 

 papers were read: 



"Methods of Avocado Growing in the Tropics Applicable to Califor- 

 nia," by E. E. Knight, of Yorba Linda. 



"Fruiting Habits of Budded Trees of the Different Avocado Varieties," 

 by T. U. Barber, of Puente, who also read 



"The Avocado in Southern California," by Joseph Sexton, of Goleta. 



"What About the Avocado?" by C. E. Utt, of Tustin. 



"Four Years' Experience with Budded Avocado Trees," by J. T. 

 Whedon, of Yorba Linda. 



The following resolutions, prepared by a committee appointed by 

 the directors, were presented by E. S. Thacher and adopted unanimously: 



"RESOLVED: By the California Avocado Association, assembled at 

 its Third Semi-annual Meeting: 



THAT, we warmly appreciate the liberality of Mr. Lilly, manager of 

 the Maryland hotel, in donating the use of the meeting rooms, as well 

 as in other acts of hospitality. 



THAT, the thanks of this Association are extended to Mrs. Thomas 

 K. Kneale and members of the San Diego Floral Association, who 

 have so kindly come forward to assist in our demonstration of the 

 uses of the avocado as it may be served; 



THAT, we acknowledge our obligation to those who have promptly 

 and generously supplied us with fruit for serving and exliibition pur- 

 poses; 



THAT, the San Diego newspapers, who have given ample space in 

 their columns for the spreading of information about these meetings and 

 their purposes, have contributed most valuable aid to their success; 



THAT, we are greatly indebted to those gentlemen of science who have 

 come from a distance to give us the benefit of their learning and ex- 

 perience, and to those who have sent papers which will be incorporated in 

 cur report; 



THAT, the large attendance and cordial responsiveness of those who 

 have joined us in these meetings have been a most important factor in 

 the success of our gathering and a support to the enthusiasm and vigor 

 with which its sessions have been conducted by our efficient president." 



During the part of the meeting devoted to discussions, J, T. Whedon, 

 of Yorba Linda, spoke about having received balled trees with leaves 

 dropping off and otherwise in unsatisfactory condition, and thought the 

 Association should specify the proper balling of trees, and in order to 



