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of the leading pomologists of the United 

 States were consulted during the progress 

 of the work, and their advice was of ma- 

 terial assistance. Among these persons the 

 following should be especially mentioned : 

 Messrs. W. A. Taylor, of the Division of 

 Pomology, United States Department of Agri- 

 culture, and S. A. Beach, Horticulturist of 

 the New York State Experiment Station, 

 Geneva. 



It will be seen from this recital that con- 

 siderable horticultural talent was brought into 

 play in the making of this Lazy Club code, 

 and that the rules have a certain degree of 

 authority, in spite of the fact that they have 

 had no public or official adoption. The rules 

 follow herewith : 



LAZY CLUB CODE FOR POMOLOGICAL 

 NOMENCLATURE 



FORM OF NAMES 



i. The name of a variety of fruit shall consist of 

 one word, or at most of two words. 



In selecting names, simplicity, distinctiveness, and con- 

 venience are of paramount importance. Pitmaston Green 

 Gage and Louise Bonne de Jersey are neither simple nor 

 convenient. Gold, Golden, Golden Drop, Golden Beauty, 

 Golden Queen, and Golden Prune, all given to different 

 varieties of plums, are not distinctive. 



