The following is a copy of the letter and questionnaire which were sent out:
"Dear Sir:
"We are investigating the possibilities of nut culture in Ontario and would be pleased to have you assist us by reporting the occurrence and distribution of the various species of native and introduced nut trees growing in your locality. We are particularly anxious to learn of the exact location of superior trees and if any such are found we plan to have these propagated and distributed for test purposes. We would also like to secure the names of people who are interested in nut culture. Please fill out the enclosed questionnaire and return to the undersigned at your earliest convenience.
"Thanking you in anticipation of receiving some interesting information on nut trees, I am, yours sincerely, (signed) James A. Neilson, Lecturer in Horticulture."
Questionnaire:
Q. 1. Are any of the following kinds of trees growing in your locality:
American Black Walnut European Chestnut
Japanese Walnut Japanese Chestnut
English Walnut Chinese Walnut
Butternut Beechnut
Hickory nut Hazel nut
Pecans Filbert
Sweet Chestnut
Q. 2. Do you know of any individual trees of the above mentioned kinds that are superior because of large size of nuts, excellent flavour of kernel, thin shells, rapid growth or high yields? Please give exact location of such trees.
Q. 3. Is any one in your section making a special effort to grow any native or foreign species of nuts? If so please give their name and address.
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