| Description | Full report on the chestnut scheme produced by Sir Frederic Nathan of the Ministry of Munitions. Gives the usefulness of the chestnuts in acetone production, a 'history' of the scheme from idea [attributed to Hardy] to conclusion, final amounts collected, areas of trouble in the collection process, and suggestions for the next year's harvest. Includes copies of the circular passed to local education authorities, tags and transport orders to be used in moving chestnuts, issues to the press, and instructions on the storage of chestnuts. |