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Re: George Ball's NYT op-ed article

I'd also be interested in any updated information about the "White  
List".  Any leads out there?
Thanks,
Mayo


On Mar 21, 2006, at 8:06 PM, bbmackey wrote:

> 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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