The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-12-26
Reform In Fruit nomenclature.

lChicago Tribune.
10 will be remembered that some months
ago the Tribune called attention 70 the fact
that reform was needed IN the matter OF
fruit nomenclature, and referred 70 the high
sounding and in many instances senseless
names bestowed on new and popular vari
cites. About the same time Marshall p.
Wilder, the venerable horticulturist and
President OF the American Horticultural So
ciety brought the subject before that body
and earnestly urged that steps be at once
taken in this important matter. lie also
took occasion TO animadvert freely on the
practice generally adopted by nurserymen
and fruitgrowers OF bestOwings such names on
new varieties. and then and there expressed
himself in favor of purer and simpler
nomenclature.
In accordance with his suggestions the
Secretary OF the Society, Professor w. J.
Beal, of Lansing, Mich was instructed TO
send copies of the societys rules 20 all fruit
societies i'm America aud ask their co opera
ton In securing greater simplicity and
uniformity in the naming OF fruits. As
these rules are OF general interest To all en-
gagged in fruit culture. the Tribune is pleased
to give them the publicity which their i'm.
portance demands and for the purpose of
aiding the speedy establishment of the IN
tended reform. The rules are rs follows
!. The originator or introducer Tin the order
named mas the prior right 10 bestow name upon
= The society reserves the right In case Of LONG.
inappropriate, or otherwise Objectionable names,
10 shorten. modify, or woody change the ssame.
when they shall occur in 90 discussions or reports
and also TO rcccmmend such changes Tor general
adoption.
g The names % traits should. preferably. cx-
press. hs iar rs practicable by slng.e VOID. the
characteristics Of the variety, the uqme oil the
ri-nator or tho place OF it, origin Under 40 or.
binary CIRCUMSTANCE, ahoufQ more tngu single
VOID pc employed.
4. Should the question Of priority arise between
Inherent names lor the same variety OF iruit. Oc
circumstances being equal, the name first publicly
bestowed WI Doe given precedence.
.. 10 eutitlc new fruit "a the award or COM
incubation a The society. il must possess at least
for the locality Tor which 10 is recommended some
valuable or &c sirtble quality, or combination of
qualities, In higher decree than any previously
known variety OF It's class aud season.
6. \ variety OF fruit having been once eXhib-
ited examined and reported upon n new trait
by Committee OF the Society. VIII not thereafter
re recognized rs suca 80 ar as subsequent reports
are concerned,
COMrEl TIVE EXHIBITS OF FRUES
]. 4 plate OF fruit must contain six specimens,
no more no less except in the case OF single ydri
/ cites. not included in collections.
D. To insure examination by the proper Com
mites all fruits must be correctly and distinctly
labeled ana placed upon the tables during the first
day of the exhibition.
! . The duplication OF varieties in a collection
I Will not be permitted.
! T. IN all cases of fruits intended 70 be examined
I and reported b. Committees the name OF the exhib
tier, together with n complete list of fhe varieties
I exhibited by him. must be delivered TO the sec
retary on or before the first day OF the exhibition
/ 8. The exhibitor will receive from the secre
tary an entry-card. which must be placed with th,
| exhibit when arranged for exhibition. for tn,
/ guidance OF Committees
| c. All articles placed upon the tables for eXhi
hton must remain in charge OF the Society til
| the close of the exhibition. 10 be removed sOone
| only upon eXprSs permission Of the person o.
persons in charge
Z. Fruits or other articles intended for testin,
or To be given away 10 visitors. spectators or 9th
efs, Will be assigned 10 separate hail. room o
tent, in which they may be dispensed al the pleas
IRE Of the exhibitor, who Will not. however b
permitted 10 sell and deliver articles therein no
10 call attention 10 them In a bOisterous dis9I
" manner
COMMITTEE OS NONENcLATuEE.
l. IL shall be the duty OF the President at tn
first session OF the Society, on the first day OF a
exhibition of fruits, to appoint Committee c
I nve expert pOholOgiSts whose duty il shall be {
supervise the nomenclature of the fruits on exhi
cition, and IN case OF error TO correct the same.
! 2 IN making the necessary corrections, the
I shall, Tor the convenience OF Examining an
Awarding Committees, do the same at early
{ period as practicable and in making such cOrre
/ lions they shall use cards readily distinguished
nom those used as labels by exhibitors, appendix
q mark OF doubtfuness in case OF uncertainty.
EXAMINING AND AWARDING COMMITTEES.
l. IN examining the com arative values of co
base such estimates strictly upon the varieties
such collections which shall have been cOrrecll
named ny toe exhibitor prior To action thereon b
the Committee on NOMENCLATURE.
2 In INSULTING such comparison of valu
committees are instructed TO consider I'D q
value OF The varieties for the purpose 10 ~ a IL
lncy may BE- adapted. ~ the color, size and ever
uess OF the specime s; CD their freedom from Il
marks Of insects and other blemishes; (i) the ~
parent chreiiiine in handling. ami the taste di
= | play eel IN tie arrangement OF the exhibit