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"(b) It is expected that such citations of names will be 

 used only in elaborate works on pomology, in scientific publica- 

 tions, or in cases where they are necessary for clear discrimina- 

 tion of synonyms." 



The author would suggest that, in addition to the require- 

 ments of the above rule, there is frequently great value in 

 citing the works in which a variety was first described and 

 also the one in which it is best described. Attention might also 

 be called, in a rule of this kind, to the value of published figures 

 either from drawings or photographs or in colors. 



STNOiirTMY. — The synonymy is an essential part of any full 

 description of a variety. Synonyms are in a sense a measure 

 of merit and yet the making of them must be decried because of 

 the confusion they create. Once established, however, they 

 must be kept track of and be kept distinct from admitted names. 

 Synonyms include all other than the admitted nanae as estab- 

 lished by the rules of nomenclature. Practice varies as to 

 where and how. synonyms are recorded in a description. With- 

 out doubt the best practice is to place them in parentheses 

 following the citations of authors. If possible the synonyms 

 should be given in order of their publication. 



Okigin^ Kange^ Seasoits AiiTD Adaptation. — In a sentence 

 or paragraph following the synonyms the origin, range, and 

 adaptation should be given. Some writers leave this for the 

 end of the description. By origin is meant as near as possible 

 the exact place where the variety was discoverd or originated. 

 It is proper that any valuable historical facts be inserted here, 

 depending upon the plan of the work. The range is the geo- 

 graphical distribution of the variety; usually the territory in 

 which a variety does preeminently well. The adaptation is the 



