Mr. Corsan: "Nut enthusiasts and nut groups haven't the slightest hesitancy in parting with $2.00." Member: "A non-member paying $2.00 for the annual report would automatically become a member." J. Russell Smith: "I would like to recommend that if at all possible an index be included in each volume of our report as it is published. A volume like this has 50 or 75 different articles but no mention in the title reveals the content of the article which makes it a job to try to refer back to or use these reports for reference. An index would make them much more valuable. This is not a job for the Secretary, it is a technical job. I would like to make a motion, if the Executive Committee finds it feasible, that this be done." Second by Mr. Silvis. Dr. Colby: "Don't you think that index should begin with the volume Dr. Deming finished? I suggest that the executive Committee arrange for compiling of the index subsequent to and including 1940." Mr. Corsan: "I would like to suggest that the nut exhibit be left at O.A.C. permanently because of the large number of visitors who come here and who would see it. This would help to increase our membership." * * * * * Report from the Constitution and By-Laws Committee--Dr. MacDaniels. * * * * * Dr. Crane: "I move we accept the report of the Committee and suggested changes be voted on item by item." Mr. Silvis: "Second." The question of whether the entire Constitution and By-Laws should be read at this meeting or mimeographed and mailed to each member was considered. Prof. Slate: "I move the Constitution be taken up now." Dr. Colby: "Second." The motion was carried. Dr. MacDaniels read the Constitution and By-Laws and they will be voted on at the 1948 meeting. J. Russell Smith: "I move that '10 days' notice for change in the Constitution be changed to '30 days'." Seconded by Mr. Silvis. Motion carried. On fiscal year--Dr. Rohrbacher: "I suggest the fiscal year be changed to January 1 through to the end of December." Mr. Snyder: "I can see no improvement in changing the fiscal year. If we are to hold our meetings the first part of September each year it would be better to have our fiscal year ended August 31." Dr. MacDaniels: "I move that our fiscal year be from September 1st to August 31st and I move that the annual dues include a report for only the year you join." Motion carried. Factors Influencing the Hardiness of Woody Plants H. L. CRANE, Principal Horticulturist[1]