, he has no avocation. We are
here because we have the avocation of nut growing. One of the most
interested members of this association was Mr. Bixby. He had applied to
it his great brain and statistical equipment. He might have had a yacht
or spent his money on race horses, but instead of that he picked out
something new. It is a great pity that his life had to be snuffed out
just when he was needed most. He used his spare time in having a useful
avocation.

On motion of Prof. Neilson the organization expressed its appreciation
of Mr. Bixby by rising and standing one minute in tribute to his memory.

At the suggestion of Mr. Reed the following night letter was sent to Dr.
Morris who has been confined to his home for a long time and has not
been able to attend the conventions.

Downingtown, Penn.
Sept. 11, 1933

Dr. Robert T. Morris
Merribrooke Farm
Stamford Conn.

The Northern Nut Growers Association in convention at Downingtown,
Pa., sends you its affectionate greetings. Your long years of
association with us and your priceless service to the association
and to nut growing and the gracious charm of your presence have so
endeared you to us that our meetings are quite incomplete without
you. We pray for your speedy restoration to health and return to
our councils. Northern Nut Growers Association

The meeting was then adjourned to Mr. Hershey's nursery and nut grove
and the members and visitors were privileged to inspect his large stock
of nut trees and plants and the specimen plantings, some of which are
very rare varieties. A delicious supper was then served by Mr. and Mrs.
Hershey on the lawn of the Hershey home. Those present expressing their
appreciation by a rising vote of thanks.

A Black Walnut Grove and Why

_By_ DR. F. L. BAUM

_Boyertown, Pennsylvania_

I will give you the "why" first. Early in 1923, we realized the need of
a diversion, something which would take us out into the open every day
of the year and bring us closer to nature, which would be a source of
pleasure with prospects of a material return in the future when I wish
to retire from the active practice of medicine. After investigating
several projects, we finally decided that a black walnut grove would
best meet our needs.

In the December issue, 1925, of the American Nut Journal, I read
"Eventually, why not now?" In that article, Mr. T. P. Littlepage said:
"The time will co