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THE report of the work of the Potato Synonym Committee during 1936, recently published, forms a striking contrast to those issued in the early years of the Committee's activities. Whereas in former years a considerable proportion of varieties examined proved to be no more than established varieties under new names, in 1936 all but two were found to be distinct. A great reduction is also recorded in the number of synonyms which continue to be offered in seedsmen's catalogues. The improvement in this respect has been continuous, and as a result of direct correspondence, with few exceptions seedsmen throughout Great Britain now intend to list varieties only under their established names. It should be pointed out, however, that Cherub, Early Favourite and Cleadon Park are identical with Duke of York, Sharpe's Express and King Edward VII (red type) respectively, and that although Midlothian Early and Sir John Llewellyn still appear in some catalogues, they are identical with Duke of York and Eclipse. Dr. Salaman and his Committee are to be congratulated on the outcome of their work. At one time it was not generally appreciated, but we can say to-day that seed growers and buyers alike recognize the value of the efforts made to protect their interests by reducing the many names under which potatoes have in the past been sold. Copies of the report for 1936 may be obtained on application to the Secretary, National Institute of Agricultural Botany, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge.
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Potato Synonyms. Nature 140, 1008 (1937). https://doi.org/10.1038/1401008a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/1401008a0