A member stated that a few drops of mercury would answer the same purpose.
Mr. Hirschi stated that he found the Niblack pecan an almost perfect cracker, bringing a premium price.
Mr. Wilkinson stated that while the Niblack pecan had never been a prolific bearer, the nut has few equals. Perhaps intensive cultivation would improve the bearing.
It was voted to leave the date of the next meeting to the executive committee.
Mr. Spencer Chase, of the TVA, invited the members to meet in Tennessee at an early date.
The President: "We should consider this a fine invitation for 1948. For 1947 we should honor our commitments and go to Canada."
A free discussion occurred on the suggestion to establish a nut journal and on the proposal to raise the dues.
The President suggested that the way to get the work of association done promptly would be to pay for it.
Dr. McKay expressed doubt about the inadvisability of raising the dues.
Mr. Walker thought that if the dues were raised it should be to the extent of a dollar on account of the inconvenience of sending fractional currency. The treasurer suggested the advisability of getting out a mimeographed letter to record progress. Mr. Slate emphasized the importance of producing a good report to hold the members.