ADVANTAGES OF MEMBERSHIP 
Any grower or prospective grower of nuts will benefit from his membership 
by gaining information concerning cultural practices, new developments in 
propagation, knowledge of newer and possibly better varieties, the prepara¬ 
tion of nuts for market and methods of marketing. 
The prospective nut culturist will learn much that will enable him to avoid 
expensive mistakes in getting started in nut culture. Beginners may call up¬ 
on officers or other members at any time for advice and information concern¬ 
ing their nut cultural problems. 
Farmers who plant only a few trees to provide nuts for home use may 
learn the species and varieties best adapted to their section. 
The hobbyist, and there are many who find nut growing an interesting 
hobby, fiinds the stimulation of interest that comes from contact with others 
pursuing the same hobby. To the collector of varieties the Association is a 
clearing house for information concerning new varieties as they are brought 
to light. 
Experiment Station workers and teachers of horticulture in agricultural col¬ 
leges and universities find meetings of the Association and the published pro¬ 
ceedings a most valuable aid in keeping up-to-date in a field of horticulture 
that is developing rapidly and is destined to become of considerable import¬ 
ance in the future. 
The report of the Association contains the papers and discussion presented 
at the annual meeting. The Association contributes a monthly column on 
nut topics to the American Fruit Grower. Additional information concerning 
the Association and its work and a list of publications on nut culture may be 
had from the secretary. Inquiries concerning nut culture are welcomed. 
Association dues are $2. CO a year, and all persons interested in advancing nut 
culture are invited to join. Memberships may be sent to 
Car! F. Walker, Treasurer, 
2851 East Overlook Road 
Cleveland, Ohio 
