The Ontario Horticultural Association, the Ontario Horticultural Council and the Canadian Horticultural Council have each passed resolutions expressing approval of our work in nut culture and asking the Dominion Minister of Agriculture to appoint a man to fully investigate the nut cultural possibilities of Canada. I regret to state that no action has as yet been taken to meet the desires of these organizations. Because of many other urgent duties and lack of departmental support, I have not been able to devote as much of my time to nut culture as I would like, and therefore have had to make the very best use of the little time I have had at my disposal. I am looking forward to the time when those in authority will have a greater appreciation of the value of nut trees and will see their way clear to appoint someone to devote his whole time and energy toward increasing the productiveness and adding to the beauty of our country by means of more and better nut trees. To sum up briefly, my objective is as follows: 1. To carry on the nut tree survey of Canada until we have located the very best natural and exotic species. 2. To propagate these best strains, provided they are as good or better than the best so far discovered. 3. To introduce the best hardy species from the northern United States and northeastern Asia, on a more extensive scale for test purposes and breeding work. * * * * * THE SECRETARY: Prof. Neilson has placed on the table in the hall, very modestly, a very interesting collection of nuts from Canada and I hope that you will all look at them. THE PRESIDENT: Are there any present who would like to ask Prof. Neilson questions? DR. MORRIS: It seems to me that the Ontario walnut is the best in quality of any I have tried. What did you think of them Mr. Jones? MR. JONES: I do not think there is any better. PROF. NEILSON: I am in favor of another one which I think you will agree is still better. It is larger and betterlooking and the flavor is just as good. (Displays walnut). The interesting feature is that although the tree is a third generation tree, now about 15 years old, it has produced more nuts than the older trees. DR. MORRIS: If I remember correctly the Ontario is a milder type. PROF. NEILSON: I think that this is just as good as the Ontario. I have several trees of this. THE PRESIDENT: From what I gathered from your remarks, Prof. Neilson, possibly some moral support would be of assistance to you in your work. Would it be out of order?