Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Twenty-Fifth Annual Meeting Battle Creek, Michigan, September 10 and 11, 1934

About this book

The volume is a formal record of the Northern Nut Growers Association’s twenty‑fifth annual meeting, held in Battle Creek, Michigan, on September 10‑11, 1934. It opens with a detailed disclaimer that stresses the independence of each author’s findings and cautions readers that pesticide regulations and horticultural recommendations may have changed since the articles were written. The front matter then presents a comprehensive index, listing officers, committees, state vice‑presidents, and a long roster of members from the United States and abroad, followed by the association’s constitution, by‑laws, and a full agenda of papers ranging from “The Dietetic Importance of Nuts” to “Winter Injury of Filberts” and “Varieties of Nut Trees for the Northernmost Zone.” The structure is that of a scholarly conference report, offering a snapshot of nut‑culture concerns and research in the early 1930s.

The prose reflects the measured, institutional tone of a 1930s scientific society, with precise terminology, formal headings, and occasional personal notes from contributors such as Dr. John Harvey Kellogg. Readers who appreciate historical agricultural literature, horticultural historians, or anyone interested in the development of nut‑growing practices and regional horticulture will find the detailed presentations and extensive member listings engaging. The book’s archival quality makes it especially useful for researchers tracing the evolution of nut‑culture policy, regional planting experiments, and the network of early‑20th‑century horticultural professionals.