Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Twenty Fourth Annual Meeting

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I have today examined some buds so treated and put on the 13th of August
and they appear to be in prime shape, no apparent flooding or souring of
the bud patch. As this tin foil cost me 25c per pound, I had a happy
thought of using cellophane which is much cheaper and is equally easy to
use, on the whole, as the tinfoil as, while it is in the first operation
of actually applying to stalk not just as easily put on, it has an
important advantage that offsets this, which is the ease with which one
can see that the bud is in the exact place, while the tying is taking
place.

My present method of using the cellophane is to apply a double wrapping
of cellophane directly over the bud then to securely wrap from one-half
inch below bud to one-half inch above bud. This makes a good air and
moisture proof job. Experience may modify or eliminate some parts of
this procedure, and it is with this in view that I pass this on that
others may take it up and work out the best procedure from a wider
experience than one can give.

From my experience I would suggest that if one is marking or cutting the
patch on the stalk 8 or 10 days ahead of placing the bud thereon, that
one be very careful not to cut too deeply as a large percentage of those
I so cut were so badly discolored that I had to cut a new place when
placing the bud, as those done 10 days previous showed a one-eighth inch
dead and discolored portion around the cut that extend one-sixteenth
inch into the trunk of the tree, and no union could possibly take place
on such a spoiled cambium surface.

Bus Tour September 12th

_By_ J. W. HERSHEY

_Downington, Pennsylvania_

Leaving the Hotel Swan at 8:45 A.M. with a bus load and 8 cars the tour
proceeded to Dr. Truman W. Jones' grove of 800 trees, 4 and 6 years old,
6 miles west of Coatesville on the Lincoln Highway. Dr. Jones has
continually farmed his land which has helped greatly to carry the
planting.

The next stop was at the nursery of the late J. F. Jones, now operated
by his daughter Mildred, south of Lancaster. Here we saw the interesting
test orchard of English walnuts, pecans and black walnuts. Most
interesting was the test block of hybrid filbert-hazels started by Mr.
Jones some years ago.

The next stop was at C. F. Hostetter's 1,000 tree grove at Bird-in-Hand,
east of Lancaster, where we saw what Mr. Hostetter told about in his
paper yesterday. His trees all looked nice and many trees were well
loaded with nuts.

Next stop was at L. K. Hostetter's grove of 800 trees near Oregon. Here
very interesting observations were made in tree and grove procedure.
Part of the grove is now in blue grass and sheep, making a very
beautiful setting. Part is interplanted with locust trees, the idea
being to feed the ground with a legume tree and get something in return
from the wood. As the locusts crowd the walnuts they will be cut.

Demonstrations were given in hulling walnuts with a Ford car which was
done by jacking up one rear wheel. A trough is inserted under the wheel
lined with a piece of truck tire. A mud chain is put on the wheel and as
the wheel revolves, nuts are poured in via a metal chute and the nuts
fly out the other end very well hulled. The jack is used to adjust the
wheel to different sizes of nuts.

Lem's next eye-opener was a brand new method of separating the hulls
from the nuts. Two 2-inch pipes are laid on an incline the thickness of
a walnut hull, about a half inch, apart. The pipes revolve and the hulls
and nuts are poured on at the top. As they roll down the incline, and
the rolls revolve, the hulls are caught by the rolls or pipes and pulled
through the crack between them. A most remarkable and simple method
solving one of the major problems in commercial walnut growing.

The last stop was made at Dr. Frank Baum's grove at Yellow House, 8
miles east of Reading on the Boyertown highway. Here luncheon was served
by Dr. and Mrs. Baum, the outstanding feature being walnut ice cream and
walnut kisses.

After the luncheon at Dr. Baum's the following business was transacted:

Dr. Deming, Chairman Nominating Committee, presented the following
nominations:

President Frank H. Frey
Vice-President Dr. G. A. Zimmerman
Secretary George L. Slate
Treasurer Newton H. Russell

On motion duly made and carried these officers were elected by
acclamation.

Motion was made, seconded and carried that the annual dues be $2.00 same
not to include a subscription to our official journal the National Nut
News.

Motion by Mr. Reed was seconded and carried that where the member wished
to do so one check could be submitted to our treasurer to cover both
dues and subscription to the official journal and the treasurer will
remit the subscription to the National Nut News.

Mr. Reed then explained for the benefit of those present the arrangement
whereby our association is affiliated with the American Horticultural
Society and by maintaining its membership in that society each member of
our association may secure a membership in the American Horticultural
Society on payment of $2.00 dues per annum instead of the customary dues
of $3.00. Each member of the society receives the National Horticultural
Magazine of which Mr. Reed is the nut editor. The magazine is issued
quarterly, at present, and it is the intention to have one or more
articles on nut trees in each issue.

On motion by Dr. Smith, duly seconded and carried the board of directors
are required to authorize a budget of expenditures for each year and
this was fixed at $350.00 for expenses for year ending September 10th,
1934. The President to advise the officers each year of the sums
appropriated for certain expenses.

On motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Dr. Weber and carried, article two
of the by-laws was revised to cover the proper dues for various
memberships and will be so recorded in the by-laws on page 9.

On motion by Mr. Hershey, seconded by Dr. Weber and carried it was
agreed that five copies of each annual bulletin be mailed by the
secretary or the person in charge of printing the bulletin to each
officer for distribution as he sees fit; and that one copy of the
bulletin be sent gratis to each non-member who participates in the
program at our annual conventions.

A rising vote of thanks was given Dr. and Mrs. Baum for the delectable
luncheon served by them.

An inspection was then made of Dr. Baum's 1,200 tree grove. Many trees
were loaded and all looking good. Here two cultural problems were
discussed. Relative to the walnut blight, he showed us one tree that was
afflicted near the ground and he started to mound soil around it. After
three years of increasing the mound it is now 2-1/2 feet high and the
tree is thriving and bearing, with every indication that it has overcome
the disease. Opinion was expressed that it threw out new roots above the
wound to save itself. The experiment is of immense value to orchard
procedure.

In observing a few of such trees opinion was expressed that in walnut
orcharding, as in fruit orcharding, there will be a few trees that will
have to be replaced the first few years and is something not to be
worried about. Dr. G. A. Zimmerman said, "Why worry about the blight?
The wild ones have always had it to a small extent. Spread is so slow it
isn't perceptible, damage being almost nil, so let's forget it."

Banquet Tuesday Evening September 12th

The convention closed with a banquet held in the private dining room of
the Swan Hotel. On request of the President Mr. John W. Hershey
introduced the speakers of the evening. Rev. G. Paul Musselman spoke
briefly and was followed by the after-dinner speaker, Mr. Al Bergstrom,
Superintendent of Police of Coatesville, Pa. His subject was "Nuts--I
Crack Them as You Like Them," and with many interesting jokes and
humorous stories he portrayed an interesting picture of the many
problems that have to be met and solved by police officers. Each one
privileged to hear this forceful speaker was deeply impressed with the
responsibility that goes with citizenship.

Business Session

The President: We will now hear the report of the committee on Hybrids
and Promising Seedlings.

Dr. Zimmerman, Chairman, gave an oral report calling attention to some
of the more important hybrids and new seedlings described by other
members during the sessions of the convention and concluded by stating
that the most important step in testing hybrids was to have interested
people plant a number of promising hybrids of hickories and black
walnuts and keep accurate records of these seedlings (second generation
hybrids). There was some discussion as to whether the Norton was a pure
pecan or a hybrid. Mr. C. A. Reed stated he had seen the parent tree
himself and believed it to be a pure pecan. Mr. J. W. Hershey stated
that he believed it to be a hican, basing his opinion in part on its
showing hybridity as it is such a strong grower. He said he had a number
of Norton trees in the nursery and would be glad to sell them at a
nominal price to those who would be interested in testing them further.

The President: We will now have the report of the resolutions committee.

Report of the Resolutions Committee

Be it Resolved:

That we express our appreciation of the generosity and public
spirit of Mr. W. K. Kellogg in making possible one of the largest
experimental projects in nut culture in the northern United States.

That we express our sincere thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Hershey and Dr.
and Mrs. Baum for the delicious luncheons served our members and
guests.

That we express our sincere thanks to the Swan Hotel management and
to the citizens and business men of Downingtown for accommodations
and services rendered: to the program committee and committee on
local arrangements for the very complete plans and their efficient
execution; to the speakers who have taken part in the program; to
the exhibitors and to the officers and members who have provided a
most interesting and educational program and to Messrs. Hershey, L.
K. Hostetter, C. F. Hostetter, the Jones Nurseries and Drs. Baum
and Jones for the privilege of inspecting their nut tree plantings.

And we again express our regrets that Dr. Morris could not be with
us and trust his health will improve.

That we express our sincere thanks to Mr. O. C. Lightner for the
efficient manner in which articles and papers submitted by our
members were published in our official journal, the "NATIONAL NUT
NEWS," and for the excellent printing of our annual report.

We wish to express our deep sorrow over the loss of our faithful
member, Past President and Secretary, Mr. Willard G. Bixby whose
passing was so touchingly referred to in our business meeting.

Resolutions Committee,

Prof. James A. Neilson, Chairman
Dr. Harry R. Weber
Frank H. Frey

A motion was made and seconded to accept the report of the Resolutions
Committee. (Carried unanimously.)

Professor A. C. McIntyre of the Pennsylvania State Forestry Service was
then called upon and discussed the black walnut as a timber tree. He
called attention to the fact that the black locust is a legume of high
value and acts as a stimulant to the growth of other trees and are
themselves excellent for use later as fence posts. In considering the
relative value of various nut trees as shade trees he stressed the fact
that the time of leafing out in the spring and the dropping of the
leaves in the fall are important factors.

Motion was carried that the board of directors should formulate
requirements for Honorary membership and have a proposition ready for
discussion at the 1934 convention.

List of officers and committee members was then read. Same are recorded
on pages 3 and 4.

The President: Attention is called to the fact that the annual dues are
now only $2.00 and surely there are a large number of people interested
in nut tree growing who will wish to join our association. I am sure
each member will wish to subscribe for our official journal, the
NATIONAL NUT NEWS, the subscription price of which is only $1.00 per
year (in the United States) and remittance may be made through our
Treasurer or direct to the News at 2810 South Michigan Ave., Chicago.

Those who desire to secure budded or grafted nut bearing trees will have
their orders given proper attention by any of the following who are
members of our association:

W. R. Fickes, Route 7, Wooster,
Ohio.

Gerardi Nurseries, O'Fallon, Ill.

John W. Hershey, Downingtown,
Pa.

Indiana Nut Nursery (J. W. Wilkinson,
Prop.), Rockport, Ind.

J. F. Jones Nurseries, Box N. 356,
Lancaster, Pa.

Michigan Nut Nursery (H. Burgart),
Rt. 2, Union City, Mich.

E. A. Riehl Farm and Nursery,
Godfrey, Ill.

Snyder Bros., Inc., Center Point,
Iowa.

Sunny Ridge Nursery (Dr. J.
Russell Smith), Round Hill, Va.

W. G. Bixby Nursery, 32 Grand
Ave., Baldwin, N. Y.

J. U. Gellatly, West Bank, B. C.,
Canada.

The Living Tree Guild, 468 Fourth
Ave., New York.

The latter has distributed a great deal of information on northern nut
culture and I think a paper at our next convention outlining its work
and accomplishments would be most valuable.

Each one present is cordially invited to attend our convention next
year, September 10 and 11, 1934 at Battle Creek, Michigan.

As there is no further business, this the 24th Annual Convention of the
Northern Nut Growers Association will be adjourned.

The Convention adjourned at 9:00 P.M.

EXHIBITS

=By Clermont Co., Ohio=

Hill hickories.

=By Dr. Deming=

Metal tree labels.

=By W. R. Dunlap=

Japanese walnut.
Heartnut x butternut cross.
Seedling English walnut.

=By F. H. Frey=

Black walnuts:
Hillabolt, from Mrs. C. W. Freel, Pleasantville, Ia.
Marion, from Mrs. C. W. Freel, Pleasantville, Ia.
Metcalf, from Mrs. C. W. Freel, Pleasantville, Ia.
Wheeling, from Mrs. C. W. Freel, Pleasantville, Ia.
Worthington, from Mrs. C. W. Freel, Pleasantville, Ia.
Kettler, from Fred Kettler, Plattesville, Wisc.
Oklahoma Seedling (J. Rupestris, pp. 60 1932 report).
Rohwer, from J. Rohwer, Grundy Center, Ia.
Grundy, from J. Rohwer, Grundy Center, Ia.
Stabler (one lobe), from O. H. Casper, Anna, Ill.
Sample package of new method selling black walnuts, sliced shell and
meats together.
Mat made of cross sections of black walnuts fastened together with copper
wire.

=By J. U. Gellatly=

Leaf tracing of bitternut x English walnut hybrid.

=By Samuel Graham=

Collection of black walnuts and hickory nuts from Ithaca, N. Y.

=By J. R. Hershey=

Little Giant nut cracker.
Little Giant walnut huller.

=By John W. Hershey=

Collection of black walnuts, hickory nuts and pecans.
One Thomas black walnut tree four feet tall, one year from graft bearing
a Thomas walnut.
John W. Hershey nut cracker.

=By L. K. Hostetter=

Monterey black walnut.

=By F. F. Jones Nurseries=

Ohio black walnut.
Thomas black walnut.
Ten Eyck black walnut.
Pleas hicans.
Buchanan filberts.
Jones hybrid hazels and filberts.
Alpine English walnuts.
Hall English walnuts.
Wiltz-mayette English walnuts.

=By H. F. Stoke=

Homeland black walnut.
Exhibit of commercial 2-lb. package of black walnut kernels.

=By Harry R. Weber=

Weber walnut.

=By Dr. G. A. Zimmerman=

Collection of nuts.

ATTENDANCE--1933 CONVENTION

Mrs. Laura Woodward Abbott, R. D. No. 2, Bristol, Pa.
John Alcorn, Paoli, Pa.

Dr. Frank L. Baum, Boyertown, Pa.
Mrs. Frank L. Baum, Boyertown, Pa.
Miss Dorothy Baum, Boyertown, Pa.
H. K. Beard, Schaefferstown, Pa.
Mrs. H. K. Beard, Schaefferstown, Pa.
Miss Elizabeth Beitler, Downingtown, Pa.
Al. Bergstrom, Coatesville, Pa.
Carl P. Birkinbine, Cynwyd, Pa.
A. R. Buckwalter, Flemington, N. J.

G. Y. Clement, West Chester, Pa.
Mrs. G. Y. Clement, West Chester, Pa.
Oliver Croshaw, Hightstown, Pa.
Elroy Curtis, Brookfield, Conn.
Wm. Curtis, New York, N. Y.

Dr. W. C. Deming, 31 Owen St., Hartford, Conn.
Milton Dull, Schaefferstown, Pa.
Mrs. Milton Dull, Schaefferstown, Pa.

C. E. Endy, Yellow House, Pa.
Mrs. C. E. Endy, Yellow House, Pa.

Prof. F. N. Fagan, State College, Pa.
Frank H. Frey, Chicago, Ill.

Joseph B. Gable, Stewartstown, Pa.
S. H. Graham, Ithaca, N. Y.

Paul W. Hafer, Lorane, Pa.
J. W. Hartman, Sligo, Pa.
Dr. Julian T. Hammond, Newtown, Pa.
John K. Hershey, Ronks, Pa.
J. R. Hershey, Kinzers, Pa.
John W. Hershey, Downingtown, Pa.
Mrs. John W. Hershey, Downingtown, Pa.
C. F. Hostetter, Bird-in-Hand, Pa.
Mrs. C. F. Hostetter, Bird-in-Hand, Pa.
L. K. Hostetter, Lancaster, Pa.

Mrs. J. F. Jones, Lancaster, Pa.
Miss Mildred Jones, Lancaster, Pa.

M. M. Kaufman, Clarion, Pa.
Mortimer B. Kelly, Morristown, N. J.
M. Glen Kirkpatrick, c/o Farm Journal, Philadelphia, Pa.

Mrs. Mary Laudermilch, Lebanan, Pa.
E. J. Leitenberger, 3747 W. Park Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

Wm. S. B. McCaleb, St. Davids, Pa.
A. C. McIntyre, State College, Pa.
Mrs. William McPherson, Downingtown, Pa.
Upton Mehring, Keymar, Md.
Mrs. Upton Mehring, Keymar, Md.
F. K. Miller, Clarion, Pa.
Lennard H. Mitchell, Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Lennard H. Mitchell, Washington, D. C.
Mrs. I. E. Murray, Downingtown, Pa.
Rev. Paul Musselman, Downingtown, Pa.

Prof. J. A. Neilson, East Lansing, Mich.
Mrs. J. A. Neilson, East Lansing, Mich.

Charles S. Phillips, Parkersville, Pa.

Prof. C. A. Reed, Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
John Rick, Reading, Pa.
J. S. Rittenhouse, Lorane, Pa.
Newton H. Russell, South Hadley, Mass.
Mrs. N. H. Russell, South Hadley, Mass.

Miss Dorothy C. Sawyer, New York, N. Y.
Adam S. Schultz, Hereford, Pa.
George L. Slate, Geneva, N. Y.
Samuel M. Smedlet, West Chester, Pa.
Dr. J. Russell Smith, Swarthmore, Pa.
Ella H. Snavely, R. D. No. 2, Manheim, Pa.
H. R. Snavely, R. D. No. 2, Manheim, Pa.
J. M. Somerville, Rimersburg, Pa.
J. W. Sparks, R. D., Williamstown, N. J.
C. D. Setler, Yellow House, Pa.
H. F. Stokes, Roanoke, Va.
Miss Ruth Stokes, Roanoke, Va.
Jacob E. Stover, Springwood Farms, York, Pa.
Mrs. Jacob E. Stover, Springwood Farms, York, Pa.

C. A. Tenney, Clear Spring, Md.
Dr. R. E. Theiss, Lewisburg, Pa.
Mrs. R. E. Theiss, Lewisburg, Pa.

Carl F. Walker, Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Robert Wallace, Paoli, Pa.
Wm. S. Weaver, Macungie, Pa.
Dr. Harry R. Weber, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mrs. Harry R. Weber, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dr. G. A. Zimmerman, Harrisburg, Pa.
Mrs. G. A. Zimmerman, Harrisburg, Pa.

BOOKS AND BULLETINS ON NORTHERN NUT GROWING

1. Nut Culture in the United States, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, 1896.
Out of print and out of date but of great interest.

2. The Nut Culturist, Fuller, pub. Orange Judd Co., N. Y., 1906. Out of
print and out of date but a systematic and well written treatise. These
two books are the classics of American nut growing.

3. Nut Growing, Dr. Robert T. Morris, pub. MacMillan, N. Y. 2nd edition
1931, price $2.50. The modern authority, written in the author's
entertaining and stimulating style.

4. Farmers' Bulletin No. 1501, 1926, Nut Tree Propagation, C. A. Reed,
to be had free from U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. A very
full bulletin with many illustrations.

5. Tree Crops, Dr. J. Russell Smith, pub. Harcourt, Brace & Co., N. Y.,
1929, price $4.00. Includes the nut crop.

6. Annual reports of the Northern Nut Growers' Association from 1911 to
date. To be had from the secretary. Prices on request.

7. Bulletin No. 5, Northern Nut Growers' Association, by W. G. Bixby.
2nd edition, 1920. To be had from the secretary. Price fifty cents.

8. Farmers' Bulletin No. 1392, Black Walnut Culture for both Timber and
Nut Production. To be had from the Supt. of Documents, Gov. Printing
Office, Washington, D. C. Price 5 cents.

9. Year Book Separate No. 1004, 1927, a brief article on northern nut
growing, by C. A. Reed, to be had free from U. S. Dept. of Agriculture,
Washington, D. C.

10. Filberts--G. A. Slate--Bulletin No. 588, New York State Agricultural
Experiment Station, Geneva, N. Y., December, 1930.

11. Leaflet No. 84, 1932, Planting Black Walnut, W. R. Mattoon and C. A.
Reed, to be had free from U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.

12. Harvesting and Marketing the Native Nut Crops of the North, by C. A.
Reed, 1932, mimeographed bulletin, to be had free from U. S. Dept. of
Agriculture, Washington, D. C.

13. Dealers in Black Walnut Kernels, mimeographed bulletin by C. A.
Reed, 1931, to be had free from U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington,
D. C.

14. Eastern Nursery Catalogues Listing Nut Trees, mimeographed leaflet
to be had free from U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.

15. Twenty Years Progress in Northern Nut Culture. A 48-page booklet of
valuable information and instruction by John W. Hershey, Nuticulturist,
Downingtown, Penna. Price 25 cents.

16. The National Nut News, official organ of the Northern Nut Growers'
Association, 2810 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Monthly, One
Dollar a year.

17. Files of The American Nut Journal, to be had from the publishers,
American Nurseryman Publishing Co., 39 State St., Rochester, N. Y.

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