Re: Day lilies
Concerning sending plant material through the mail:
I have to step in here and warn you before you send plant material through the
mail, that you might be stepping on some different states' laws.
The agriculture department in each state usually is very concerned about plant
material crossing state lines. Mostly because of "hidden pests" - and if you
send plant material through the mail, you may unwittingly send a pathogen or pest
that the receiving area has no predatory insects for. What a tragedy to have
someone elses gardens damaged when you only meant to do a good turn.
You can receive phytosanitary documents before sending the plant materials, but
it costs money.
I have included parts of a letter that were sent to the mastergarders list:
> Greetings Fellow Gardeners -
> I hope that someone (all of you) can help me with this particular
> question. I am not sure what the laws are regarding taking plants from one
> state to another. This comes up periodically with people moving into or
> away from the area. People dig up their plants and take them with them. I
> grew up in California, where there were strict laws against that kind of
> thing, and I had thought that it was pretty much the same everywhere, but
> that doesn't seem to be the case. . .
>
> Juliana
> Indiana University South Bend
Here is what my friend from the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture wrote:
Juliana,
All states have a plant pest act or a similar law that requires that certain
types of plants be inspected and found apparently free of plant pests. In
Kansas, the law requires that all trees, shrubs and grass plants be inspected
prior to entering the state. The Kansas law does not regulate bedding plants,
annuals or non-woody perennials. I know some states do require the inspection
of these plants.
About 8 years ago, our staff at the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture examined the
laws of all the other states to make sure our inspection program was in
compliance with their laws. The exercise showed that every state was
different and most plants that are moved should receive an inspection prior to
movement. In Kansas we have had problems of people moving from southern US
and bringing their potted outside plants with them. These pots have contained
colonies of fire ant which then required an eradication effort by my
department.
When shipping plants it is generally a good idea to contact the Dept. of
Agriculture in the receiving state to find out their requirements. You may
also seek out the Dept. of Agriculture in your own state and request a
plant/plant product inspection. If your plants pass the inspection you will
receive a state phytosanitary certificate which certifies the plant material
of being apparently free of plant pests.
Hope this helps.
Robert Buhler
Plant Protection Specialist
Plant Protection and Weed Control Section
Kansas Dept. of Agriculture
Don and Marie Adams wrote:
> Okay will send next week
>
> Marie
>
> At 07:11 AM 7/23/98 EDT, you wrote:
> >
> >I'll gladly pay the postage! I'd love to have more!
> >
> >Linda
> >Memphis, zone 7
> >
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