Re: George Ball's NYT op-ed article

**"bbmackey" b*@prodigy.net**

I have to confess that I am not up to date on the status of the USDA's 
proposed "White List" that came up as an issue a few years ago. It was to be 
a limited list of approved species. Seeds of all other plants would be 
refused entry into the USA.

J. L. Hudson, Seedsmen, the North American Rock Garden Society, seed 
exchanges, and other groups involved with growing unusual plants were 
opposed to the restrictive measure.

Anyone have the latest info?

-- Betty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <FRIELSTER@aol.com>

> Okay, we're getting closer: "With some parties seemingly overeager to 
> outlaw non-native plants, as a gardener I am concerned."
> Who are these parties? I know many native plant growers, advocates and
> enthusiasts. I know no one -- okay, maybe one guy -- who wants to rip out 
> and
> destroy every day lily and Hosta in the US. 

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