FOREWORD 
I have long been convinced that an exceedingly useful service is rendered 
by seed houses in publishing from time to time “Descriptive Catalogs” of 
the varieties of vegetables which they handle. As a teacher and student of 
vegetable varieties for almost a half century, I have found these books in- 
valuable and have constantly recommended them. When myself in doubt 
on some point or other I have often looked at half a dozen of them and have 
been guided by the consensus. 
These books are, of course, invaluable to salesmen and dealers, to teach- 
ers, extension men and research workers, and to planters of seeds, whether 
processors, commercial growers or home gardeners. 
It has been a pleasure to review the manuscript of this manual and to 
offer occasional suggestions. I believe that it faithfully maintains the long 
established tradition of this and other good seedsmen in their effort to pre- 
sent objectively the actual facts about the varieties they offer. It expresses 
justifiable pride in the strains the house has developed and the seeds they 
offer. It points out the limitations as well as the good points of varieties. At 
the same time it keeps sales ballyhoo to a minimum. 
The book is a credit to Corneli and a valuable contribution to the seed 
and vegetable industries. 
Professor Emeritus 
Department of Vegetable Crops 
Cornell University 
Ithaca, New York 
November 24, 1955 
