PLAN OF CATALOGUE. 
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The arrangement of the names of varieties in the Catalogue is alphabetical and 
according to the nomenclature adopted by the Society. Synonyms are given in a few 
instances where it seemed necessary, and these are placed under the adopted names 
in italics. 
The columns are arranged thus: In the first the names of varieties, in the next 
seven columns the description, and in the remaining columns the States or Districts. 
The State or District columns are not placed in alphabetical order, as in the octavo 
editions, but are grouped in Divisions somewhat similar in climate, and other charac¬ 
ters affecting fruit culture. Thus: 1.—Northern Division—between 42° and 49°. 
2.—Central Division—between 35° and 42°. 3.—Southern Division—between 28° 
and 35 °. 
The State or District in which a fruit is recommended for cultivation is designated 
by a star (*), and if the variety is of great superiority and value, two stars (**); if 
new or recently introduced and promising, by a dagger (t). 
