Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Eleventh Annual Meeting: Washington, D. C. October 7 and 8, 1920

"Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Eleventh Annual Meeting" is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This report documents the proceedings of the annual meeting of the Northern Nut Growers Association, featuring discussions, research, and advancements in nut culture, particularly regarding various species and cultivation techniques. The opening of this report includes an agenda that outlines the key topics addressed during the conference, beginning with the welcoming remarks from the president, William S. Linton. Key discussions focus on the association's operations, membership growth, financial reports, and specific research findings related to chestnut breeding and the impacts of blight on nut tree species. There are presentations from various experts regarding their research on nut cultivation, including efforts to breed blight-resistant chestnuts and the history of nut trees in America, highlighted by anecdotes about Thomas Jefferson's contributions to pecan cultivation.