'/Wii'^'fr^-:-^-]''^-^ • r-v^ := The Nutme f I LIBRARY Connecticut Agricultural College Vol. 2 ?3n^.a.> v.^ Class 31S^7dL Cost &Uk Date JUi ,l: 1933 \ C.I O'ilb) n 16 lai Co Albert Jfrantis; plake^lee 30 a token of our regatO for f)im as a frienO anC instructor, anD our aDmiration for i)im as a scientist anD a man, tftis ijolume is respectfully DeDicateD fig tlTfje Cbitors ^±,>s^ 16 Former Professor of Botany and Genetics No matter at what hour, or in what kind of weather we chanced to be about the campus, or vicinity, we used to see Dr. Blakeslee with his famous cane, pull- mg on branches of trees, digging in the ground, or swinging it vigorously. He is the son of Francis D. Blakeslee, a Methodist minister, who also was the son of a Methodist minister, although his father, for a large part of his life was principal of various educational institutions. His mother, Augusta M. Hubbard, was the daughter of a lawyer and judge. Albert Blakeslee was born November 9, 1874, in East Greenwich, R. I., where he spent practically all of his early life until he was graduated from the academy in 1 892. As a boy he was considered somewhat boisterous, and was fond of outdoor sports and outdoor life. His parents always considered him scientifically in- clined, because he was fond of long walks in the woods and showed great fondness for nature, bringing home specimens of rocks, snakes, crabs, etc., as well as raising moths and butterflies in his rooms. In 1892 he entered Wesleyan and there showed his scholarly aptitude by getting second honors and Phi Beta Kappa, took a prize in mathematics, and divided another in chemistry. In athletics he was not backward, either, was college champion in tennis and received his letter in football. After graduation in 1 896, he taught mathematics and sciences in Montpelier Seminary, Vt., for two years. In 1898, he transferred to East Greenwich Acad- emy, of which his father was principal. Here he taught the same subjects. In the fall of 1899, he entered the Graduate School of Harvard, planning to take up the work he knew least about, in order to fit himself for an all round science teaciier in preparatory schools. Accordingly, he took courses in Botany and Zool- ogy. Botany interested him especially, and after receiving an M.A. for the first year's work, he started research work looking toward a Doctor's degree in Bot- any. During this time he held various assistantships, was teaching-fellow in the Botanical Department, taught Botany in Radcliffe College and was also Plant Geneticist at the same institution. n 16 In the spring of I 903, he discovered some facts of interest to Botanists and in 1904 obtained the degree of Ph.D. in Botany. For his thesis he received the Bowdoin Prize from Harvard. The summers of I90i and 1902 he was assistant in Botany at Cold Spring Harbor, and the summer of 1903 he spent collecting m Venezuela for the Cryp- togamic Herbarium of Harvard. From 1 904 to 1906, by means of grants from the Carnegie Institution, he continued his investigations on sex in the fungi in European Laboratories, chiefly in Germany. The years of 1906-07, he was in- structor in Cryptogamic Botany in Harvard and in Radcliffe College. In the summer of 1907, he came to C. A. C. as director of the Summer School, and in the fall of the same year he began his work as Professor of Bot- any. In the fall of 1914, the Department of Genetics was established, of which he was also Professor. During 19 12-13, he received a year's leave of absence from C. A. C, and spent the time as research associate at the Carnegie Station for Experimental Evol- ution at Cold Spring Harbor, L. I. Returning to C. A. C. for the college year 1914-15, Dr. Blakeslee again took up his work as head of the Department of Botany and Genetics. Towards the close of the year we were very sorry to learn that he had decided to leave us. He felt that in order to continue his research work on the scale that he desired, it would be necessary to give up teaching altogether and hence he accepted a position as research associate at the Carnegie Station for Ex- perimental Evolution at Cold Spring Harbor, L. I. Doctor Blakeslee has published a large number of articles which have ap- peared not only in prominent American magazines, but have also been reprinted in several European languages. "Corn and Men" is one of the best known of these. His book, published jointly with Dr. C. D. Jarvis, on "New England Trees in Winter," is one of the best known and easily the most correct and com- prehensive work on the subject which is available today. While we do not cease to regret the loss of such a brilliant scientist, suc- cessful teacher and true friend, we join in wishing our former instructor the great- est of success in his new work and we are very sure that he will attain it. :r<f» 16 CHARLES LEWIS BEACH, B.Agr., B.S. President B.Agr., University of Wisconsin, 1886; B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1886, Milling business, 1886-1896. Instructor in Dairying at C. A. C, 1896-1906; Instructor in Dairying at University of Vermont. 1906-1908; President of C. A. C, 1908 —. Member of Connecticut Dairy Association; Member of Connecticut Pomological Association; Member of Connecticut Poultry Association. n Jforetoorb In this, the second volume of the NuTMEG, we have tried to give a just and accurate portrayal of the life and activities at C. A. C. for the year 1915- 16. We have looked forward to the work of publishing this book as being the first to form a substantial foundation for the publishing of future books. We hope that the custom inaugurated last year of publishing the year-book as a separate work, instead of a magnified edition of the college paper, as formerly, will be continued in the future and that each succeeding year will find not only the outgoing Seniors but the undergraduates, the alumni and friends of our col- lege, eagerly awaiting the appearance of the annual NuTMEG. May it serve to draw us all closer together in our work for the advancement of the interests of our Alma Mater. Especially to you who, as alumni, may scan these pages, may the story of our work and play, our joys and sorrows, unfolded here, bring back the memor- ies of your years on the "Hill," help to keep strong your interest, and remind you that your support as a loyal alumnus of the college is needed and is appreci- ated by those who are within her gates today. However, we must not longer delay your perusal of what lies beyond and so, with mingled feelings of relief and trepidation, innocent reader, we pass the 1916 NUTMEG along to you. The Board of Editors t^^\ 16 aima jHater In the quiet of the country. Where the skies are blue. Stands our gracious Alma Mater, Bright and fair to vieiv. CHORUS— Lift the chorus, speed it onward— Honored ma\) she he— Hail to thee, our Alma Mater— Hail to C. A. C. Far removed from all the clamor Of the busy town. Reared upon the hills of Mansfield Looks she proudly down. —Chorus. We will honor her while living. Help to make her great. Sing the praises to the people Of the Nutmeg State. —Chorus. ^f. o sH D O < INTERIOR OF PALM HOUSE n 16 IBoart) of trustees The Governor of Connecticut ..... Ex-officio MARCUS H. HOLCOMB, Southington appointeD bp tfte Senate Term Expires E. STEVENS HENRY. Rockville . 1919 CHARLES E. LYMAN, Middlefield IVERSON C. FANTON, Westport CHARLES M. JARVIS, Berlin JOSEPH W. ALSOP, Avon . E. KENT HUBBARD, JR., Middletown (Blccteti tip tt)C Alumni OLCOTT F. KING, South Windsor .... 1919 HARRY G. MANCHESTER, Winsted . 1917 (Blecun by tbc IBoatn of agriculture CLIFFORD I. STODDARD, New Haven . 1916 Officers of tbt IBomU GOVERNOR MARCUS H. HOLCOMB . President HARRY G. MANCHESTER .... Vice-Presidenl OLCOTT F. KING Secretary E. O. SMITH Treasurer (BumWot Committee anD ^ilfiert Jfarm Committee J. W. ALSOP CHARLES M. JARVIS H. G. MANCHESTER 3uDitor of Accounts CLIFFORD I. STODDARD 25 n experiment Station ^taff E. H. Jenkins, Ph.D., Director *W. M. Esten, M.S., Bacteriologist Christie J. Mason, B.Agr., Assistant Bacteriologist *G. H. Lamson, Jr., M.S., Zoologist H. D. Edmond, B.S., Chemist *W. F. Kirkpatrick, B.E., B.Agr., Poultry Husbandman L. F. Rettger, Ph.D., Bacteriologist, Poultry Investigations *W. L. Slate, Jr., B.S.Agr., Agronomist *B. G. Southwick, B.S., Assistant Agronomist *G. C. White, B.S.A., A.M., Dairy Husbandman *H. F. Judkins, B.S., Assistant Dairy Husbandman L. E. Card, B.S., Assistant Poultryman ^Division of time between instruction and experimental work. extension ^erbtce H. J. Baker, B.S., Director I. G. Davis, B.A., Assistant State Leader H. F. Keyes, B.S., Farm Efficiency Agent A. J. Brundage, in charge of Boys' and Girls' Clubs Miss M. E. Sprague, Assistant in Boys' and Girls' Clubs R. E. Jones, Poultryman Karl B. Musser, A.M., Dairyman H. O. Daniels, Farm Management Demonstrator F. C. Warner, B.S., County Agent, New London County S. J. Wright, B.S., County Agent, Fair/ield County A. W. Manchester, B.S., County Agent, Litchfield County W. C. Kennedy, B.S., County Agent, Windham County W.