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the honey locust contest revisited
Posted: November 2 2017
In 1926 J Russell Smith launched a contest to gather honey locust pods from across the country, the Savanna Institute are continuing what he started.
Contest Details & Instructions
Contest Details & Instructions
Step 1: Photograph the tree
Photograph the tree before the pods have fallen from the tree, although preferably after leaves have dropped. Include the entire tree within the photo. Prior to taking the photo, tack a standard 8.5x11" piece of white paper to the tree trunk (scale reference). Include the ground. Use the highest resolution camera that you have access to.
Step 2: Collect 25 pods
Once the pods have fallen from the tree, collect 25 representative, dried (brown), whole pods off the ground and put them into one or more plastic grocery bags. The pods should be collected as soon as possible after they fall to the ground to prevent damage from animals. Be sure to choose a representative sample of pods - not the 25 largest! If possible, although not required, please also count the total number of pods that fell from the tree, as this will help calibrate their yield models.
Step 3: Fill out & print the entry form
Step 3: Fill out & print the entry form
Fill out the official contest entry form HERE, which includes basic information about you and the tree. You will be able to upload the tree photo here as well. This form will be submitted to the institute digitally, and you will receive a copy via email. Print a paper copy of your emailed entry to include with your pods.
Step 4: Ship your pods & entry form to the Savanna Institute
Step 4: Ship your pods & entry form to the Savanna Institute
Place your bag(s) of pods and entry form into a sturdy cardboard box. Ship your entry to:
Savanna Institute
Attn: Honey Locust Contest
1360 Regent St. #124
Madison, WI 53715
IMPORTANT: If submitting multiple trees/entries, ship each entry separately, using a different box for each. This will ensure that pods from different trees do not mix in transit.
Click HERE for the contest website where there are more details about the contest.