ussion. Had we done so, I'm sure we could have achieved close
agreement upon essentials. As it is, there are several phases of the
problem upon which we would like the judgment of the association
members. As far as this group here is concerned, I am quite sure that we
can't profitably go into a discussion of the various details and
ramifications of a judging schedule. I do think, however, that we might
discuss the problem of whether our point of view in developing such a
schedule should be that of the value of a variety for the commercial
buyer or for home use. As far as the committee is concerned, Mr. Chase
favors the home use angle. Clarence Reed and Mr. Stoke have not
expressed themselves definitely one way or the other. Mr. Stoke is here,
and I expect that he will say something about it.

I would like to open discussion on this question at this time, unless
you want to go back to the consideration of whether it is desirable or
possible, to have any such schedule, at all. May we assume that this is
desirable?

Mr. Weber: Could we have a double standard, one for the commercial
grower and one for the home grower?

Dr. MacDaniels: In my judgment it would be better to try one at a time.

Another schedule can be developed later.

Mr. Weber: Have you any particular preference, Dr. MacDaniels?

Dr. MacDaniels: I personally feel that the new and improved varieties
will find their best use as a home proposition rather than in the
commercial orchard, because apparently with a modern cracker the common
wild nuts can be cracked in pieces that are satisfactory for the
commercial trade, and crackability is of little moment.

Have you any comments as to which point of view the committee should
take?

Dr. Crane: I would like to inquire as to the purpose for which this
numerical score or method of evaluating these nuts is to be used. Is it
to be used for show purposes, or is it for determining the value of a
variety of nut to grow?

Dr. MacDaniels: The purpose of setting up a schedule is to provide a
standard by which we can determine differences between samples in
contests, and to give a basis for comparison in determining the value of
a variety for growing in various climatic zones and of different
varieties grown in the same place. For instance, the variety, Thomas, in
one zone would be a very good nut and have a score of, say, 89. In
another it might have a score of only 45, and in another a score of 55.
The score woul