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simple dominant, and there is evidence which suggests that 
there are two or more genes, any one of which in the re- 
cessive state produces oculata. Because of inconsistencies 
and intergradations in color patterns and because the 
genetic status of some of the varietal characters is partially 
understood, it may be concluded that the varietal names 
are no longer of any value. 
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