PEONY CHECK-LIST n 



few rules for guidance which would insure uniformity and make 

 the list easier to use. Our scheme was already worked out and 

 in use at the time P. Rivoires' article appeared on the subject 

 in the "Revue Horticole" (May I, 1905, p. 214). 



If any difficulty is experienced in finding a name in the 

 list, the following rules should be consulted : 



Rules of Classification. 



I. When a variety is named for a person, the surname 

 shall be taken as the index word, followed by a comma with all 

 the Christian names, titles, prefixes, etc., following. 



Example: Guerin, Madam Jules. 



II. Where a variety is not named for a person, the leading 

 noun shall be taken as the index word. 



Example: Queen, double Crimson. 



III. Where all the words are adjectives or Latin words, 

 they should be retained in the order in which they were origi- 

 nally published. W "here the original order has changed from 

 long usage, they should be cross-indexed. 



Examples: Old double Red; Xobilissima superba alba. 



IV. A possessive noun should follow the modified word 

 with comma. 



Example : Perfection, Richardson's. 



X . In doubtful cases they should remain in the order in 

 which they were originally published and be cross-indexed when 

 necessary. 



Example : Rose Brilliant. 



VI. A variety which is named for an exposition at which 

 it is shown, should be indexed under the word "Exposition" 

 followed by the name of the exposition and any other words 

 composing the name. 



Example: Exposition de Lille, Triomphe dc. 



