(Mr. William J. Wilson from Georgia showed moving pictures of his pecan orchard.)
President Davidson: The next order of business, we will now hear a report of the Committee on Black Walnut Standards and Judging by Dr. L. H. MacDaniels.
Round Table Discussion on Judging Schedule for Black Walnuts
DR. L. H. MacDANIELS, Chairman
Dr. MacDaniels: During the year your committee has worked on the problem of setting up a judging schedule for black walnuts, mainly through correspondence. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to get together for discussion. 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?