and at the end of the growing season. The cultivars which are developed are unpredictable. This unpredictability is because the breeder's selection occurs in unique environments, with no control at the DNA level (using conventional breeding procedures), and with millions of different possible genetic combinations being generated. A breeder of ordinary skill in the art cannot predict the final resulting lines he develops, except possibly in a very gross and general fashion. The same breeder cannot produce the same cultivar twice by using the exact same original parents and the same selection techniques. This unpredictability results in the expenditure of large amounts of research monies to develop superior new soybean cultivars.
The development of new soybean cultivars requires the development and selection of soybean varieties, the crossing of theseArts and Crafts Style Pewter Napkin Ring.

NZ$2500

A flat oval napkin ring, made of hammered pewter with a fairly crude star motif on the front. Would date from the early 20th century, and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Measures 6cm wide, and 4cm at its highest point. Measures approx 2.5cm deep. Home crafts. Good condition.