Re: seed import permits
- Subject: Re: seed import permits
- From: G* B*
- Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2001 06:49:27 -0600
Hello Marge,
I was sending seeds as one individual to another. Each was in paper
towels, then in baggies and clearly labeled. Was trying to fudge on the
system, I will admit. Got caught, but learned that there are exceptions to
the new regs for permits and certificates. Now I can not find out the
details on those exceptions. New Zealand and Australia do mean business and
take their jobs seriously. They also have the staff to do the job. Japan is
probably the most strict.... just don't do it.
I have been a member of NARGS for some years now and I am not really a
rock gardener. Once in a while I order seeds, must most of the time I trade
with the members through my web site. Their quarterly publication is great,
the membership sues very reasonable. Great meetings to attend. Not all is
strictly rock gardening as you may think of the subject. Had two articles I
wrote appear in the Quarterly this year, so there is a place for shade
gardeners as well.
Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens,LLC
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Southern Indiana Zone 6
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marge Talt" <mtalt@clark.net>
Subject: Re: seed import permits
snip.......I know Australia and New Zealand have stringent laws that
> require something for seed that is permitted entry, but do not think
> it is a phyto certificate. Think Gene Bush ran into the Oz block
> recently?
>
> snip.......
>
> For those unfamiliar with NARGS or the exchange, this link takes you
> to the exchange page, from which you can view the last year's seed
> list and see other information about the exchange. I wager that
> there a quite a few people who are members of NARGS (North American
> Rock Garden Society) who don't have rock gardens, but belong
> primarily for the seed exchange....I am one such person.
>
> http://www.nargs.org/seed/exchange.html
>
> Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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