Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 13th Annual Meeting / Rochester, N.Y. September, 7, 8 and 9, 1922

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25775

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Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 13th Annual Meeting / Rochester, N.Y. September, 7, 8 and 9, 1922

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This 1922 proceedings report documents the Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Northern Nut Growers Association in Rochester, New York. It features addresses on chestnut blight resistance, almond cultivation, and nut culture in Canada, alongside tributes to pioneering breeders like Dr. Walter Van Fleet and Coleman K. Sober. The text offers historical insights into early 20th-century horticulture, grafting techniques, and the economic potential of native and imported nut species.

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The Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Northern Nut Growers Association, convened in Rochester, New York, in September 1922, stands as a pivotal record of the era's nut-growing industry. The proceedings, led by President James S. McGlennon, highlighted the association's expansive geographic reach, uniting growers from Canada to the Gulf Coast. A dominant theme throughout the convention was the ongoing struggle against chestnut blight. While speakers acknowledged the devastation caused by the disease, the meeting offered cautious optimism through the discovery of resistant varieties, such as the 'Blight-proof Filbert' and specific American hazels. The association honored Dr. Walter Van Fleet for his groundbreaking blight-resistant breeding work, passing resolutions to mourn his recent death and that of pioneer chestnut grower Coleman K. Sober, who had demonstrated the commercial viability of chestnut cultivation in the Northeast before succumbing to the blight. The convention featured diverse presentations addressing critical industry challenges and opportunities. Dr. Kellogg's paper on nuts as protein sources was deferred to an appendix, while other sessions focused on grafting mechanics and the Manchurian walnut industry. Canadian horticulturist J. A. Neilson detailed experimental plantings in Ontario and British Columbia, emphasizing the potential for conservation and improvement of native nut trees. Practical discussions also addressed the daily realities of cultivation, including personal anecdotes about battling pests like mice and squirrels to protect crops. Speakers debated the efficacy of European hazels versus native American varieties, with some noting that while European stocks often succumbed to blight, certain American hazels demonstrated relative immunity. The event concluded with a detailed inventory of exhibited nuts, ranging from English and black walnuts to various hickories and chestnuts. This exhibit underscored the association's role in standardizing nomenclature and promoting commercial viability for nut cultivation in the northern United States and beyond. Correspondence from absent members, including Dr. Kellogg and T. P. Littlepage, reinforced the belief that the next few years would yield fine results, potentially leading to the planting of thousands of acres of nut trees and revitalizing the industry in the North.

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