NORTHERN NUT GROWERS’ 
ASSOCIATION 
GEORGE L. SLATE, Secretary 
New York Experiment Station, Geneva, New York 


*HE NORTHERN NUT GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION is an organiza- 
tion of people who are interested in growing nut trees in the northern 
part of the United States and Canada. It is attempting to advance nut cul- 
ture by such means as: 
1 Finding, testing and propagating superior native nut trees. The Asso- 
ciation has conducted many contests in which prizes have been awarded to 
promising new seedlings. The propagation and distribution of these new 
varieties has been encouraged by the Association. Some of the members ex- 
change cions of new varieties. 
2 Assisting members in their cultural problems by referring them to au- 
thorities qualified to answer their questions. 
3 Holding an annual mecting in September at which papers are presented 
by members who are authorities on certain phases of nut culture. These 
papers and the accompanying discussions are published and distributed to all 
members in good standing. The meetings are held mainly at places of un- 
usual interest to nut growers in the various parts of the northeastern states. 
One meeting has been held in Canada. Anyone may attend these meetings 
and participate in the discussions. 
4 Demonstrating at the meetings such practices as budding and grafting, 
or the husking and cracking of walnuts. 
5 Exhibiting at the annual meeting promising new seedlings, collections 
of nuts, propagating tools, cracking machines, etc. 
The members come from many walks of life. Farmers, nurserymen, man- 
ufacturers, lawyers, doctors, bankers, college professcrs, experiment station 
and federal government workers, as well as many others, are among the 
members. Many are interested in nut culture as a hobby, some are growing 
nuts commercially, while others are engaged in experimental work intended 
to improve nut culture. OVER 
