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names in different standard pomological works. Discover, if 

 possible, by the use of all accessible horticultural literature, 

 which of these names is correct, according to the Cornell Code 

 of rules. Ascertain if the nomenclature in various nursery- 

 men's catalogues is correct as regards the varieties of some fruit. 

 Simplify and adopt the names in various fruit lists to the rules 

 of nomenclature. Study the Trench names of pears and make 

 them conform to proper usage. It will be worth while to devote 

 some time to the orthography and pronunciation of names of 

 fruits. The student should use every opportunity to make 

 himself perfectly f anailiar with the nomenclature of the science 

 he is studying. 



