ngements; and Mr. A. A. Bungart, who helped greatly in procuring
speakers. These men helped so splendidly that I should like here to
voice my thanks and appreciation.

Much new data for the revision of the 4-page pamphlet giving information
about the Association, sources of seeds, nut tree nurserymen, and
reference material for reading has been gathered for printing. Since I
accepted the secretaryship in time for the first convention after the
war, it seemed advisable to me to hold this material until it could be
turned over to my successor who will be elected at this meeting, rather
than put the Association to the expense of printing only a small number
of circulars.

A good many inquiries were received during the year for sources of
certain varieties of nuts. It would help the secretary, and also the
members, to have a list of those who have nuts for sale.

Treasurer's Report

For Period from October 1, 1945 to September 30, 1946

RECEIPTS:

Annual Membership $871.00
Contributing Membership--
Philip Allen 10.00
Sale of Reports 154.80
Zenas H. Ellis Legacy 950.00
Miscellaneous 4.00
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$1,989.80

DISBURSEMENTS:
Subscriptions to Fruit Grower $ 79.40
Supplies 12.52
Secretary's Expense 60.52
Treasurer's Expenses 41.94
Miscellaneous 10.00
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204.38
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Excess of Receipts over Disbursments $1,785.42
Balance on Hand--October 1, 1945 1,474.46
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Total Balance--September 1, 1946 $3,259.88
Deposited in Walker State Bank $3,236.07
Cash on Hand 23.81

$3,259.88

Notes on the Annual Meeting

A telegram was sent to Dr. Deming in reply to one of greeting from him,
and various committees were appointed.

Mr. Corsan suggested that an exhibit of nut