diff --git a/skimage/color/colorconv.py b/skimage/color/colorconv.py
index c15ccf02..e40e9c55 100644
--- a/skimage/color/colorconv.py
+++ b/skimage/color/colorconv.py
@@ -871,12 +871,6 @@ def xyz2luv(xyz):
 
     Notes
     -----
-    According to "Principles of Color Technology" by Roy S. Berns, it is a myth
-    that "CIELAB was recommended for large color differences and that CIELUV was 
-    recommended for small color differences."  It is also a myth that "CIELAB is 
-    recommended for reflecting samples while CIELUV is recommended for sources 
-    and displays."
-
     Observer= 2A, Illuminant= D65
     CIE XYZ tristimulus values x_ref = 95.047, y_ref = 100., z_ref = 108.883
 
@@ -924,7 +918,7 @@ def xyz2luv(xyz):
 
 
 def luv2xyz(luv):
-    """CIE-LAB to XYZcolor space conversion.
+    """CIE-Luv to XYZcolor space conversion.
 
     Parameters
     ----------