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exist as to the several introductions, some of which errors will doubt- 
less reappear in this publication. This problem is, however, being 
industriously and intelligently worked out in the Northwest, where 
these Russian apples are of most value and of the greatest promise. 
An index to the literature of the subject is appended. 
CODE OF NOMENCLATURE OF THE AMERICAN POMOLOGICAL > 
SOCIETY.@ 
PRIORITY. 
Rute 1. No two varieties of the same kind of fruit shall bear the 
same name. The name first published for a variety shall be the 
accepted and recognized name, except in cases where it has been 
applied in violation of this code. 
A. The term ‘‘kind”’ as herein used shall be understood to apply to those general 
classes of fruits which are grouped together in common usage without regard to their 
exact botanical relationship, as apple, cherry, grape, peach, plum, raspberry, etc. 
B. The paramount right of the originator, discoverer, or introducer of a new variety 
to name it, within the limitations of this code, is recognized and emphasized. 
C. Where a variety name through long usage has become thoroughly established 
in American pomological literature for two or more varieties, it should not be dis- 
placed nor radically modified for either sort, except in cases where a well-known 
synonym can be advanced to the position of leading name. The several varieties 
bearing identical names should be distinguished by adding the name of the author 
who first described each sort, or by adding some other suitable distinguishing term 
which will insure their identity in catalogues or discussions. 
D. Existing American names of varieties which conflict with earlier published 
foreign names of the same, or other varieties, but which have become thoroughly 
established through long usage, shall not be displaced. 
FORM OF NAMES. 
Rue 2. The name of a variety of fruit shall consist of a single 
word. 
A. No variety should be named unless distinctly superior to existing varieties in 
some important characteristic, nor until it has been determined to perpetuate it by 
bud propagation. 
B. In selecting names for varieties the following points should be emphasized: 
Distinctiveness, simplicity, ease of pronunciation and spelling, indication of origin 
or parentage. 
C. The spelling and pronunciation of a varietal name derived from a personal or 
geographical name should be governed by the rules which control the spelling and 
pronunciation of the name from which it was derived. 
D. A variety imported from a foreign country should retain its foreign name, 
subject only to such modification as is necessary to conform it to this code or to render 
it intelligible in English. 
E. The name of a person should not be applied to a variety during his life without 
his express consent. The name of a deceased horticulturist should not be so applied 
a4 Adopted at Boston, September 10, 1903. 
