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3. In the transmission of pods per vine, Strain J loads by 

 a good margin ; while in the transmission of total peas per vine, 

 Strains B and J stand equal. 



4. Strain K, Avhich in last year's comparison stood first in 

 every column, now, in the whole comparison, ranks first in the 

 transmission of vine length, seventh in pods per vine and third 

 in total peas. 



It seems fair to conclude, in general terms, that a careful study 

 of prepotency will sometimes reveal tendencies sufficiently 

 strong and trustworthy to be useful to the practical plant breeder. 



