ࡱ> FHE_ !bjbj C@bbC  xxxxx84L!DDZZZ555G!I!I!I!I!I!I!$|#.&Rm!x55555m!xxZZ!mmm5zxZxZG!m5G!mm  ZwHP. 3!!0! &Cr& &x <m555m!m!555!5555&555555555 >: 01-001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY DIVISION OF INSPECTIONS Chapter 313: SEEDS SUMMARY: Provides reference for taking official samples, designates testing laboratory, statement of prohibition of primary noxious weed seeds, labeling of certified seed, standard of germination for vegetable seeds, how treated seeds shall be labeled, how lawn seeds may be labeled, and prohibition of advertising based on official I analysis results. 1. Sampling, Inspecting and Analysis Sampling, inspecting, analysis, tests, tolerances, and examination of agricultural, vegetable or tree and shrub seeds will be in accordance with the rules, regulations and procedures of the Association of Official Seed Analysts of North America. 2. Official Testing Laboratory The fb88 Agricultural Experiment Station will be the official seed testing laboratory. 3. Analysis Tag Requirement All agricultural, vegetable or tree and shrub seeds on the premises of a retail merchant shall bear the complete analysis tag as prescribed by law. Labeling requirements as set forth in Section 1043 shall be considered to have been complied with if the information is not on each individual bag of seed packaged from bulk containers sold over the counter in the presence of the purchaser; provided, however, that bulk containers from which sales are made are properly and conspicuously labeled to give purchasers such information as is required by Section 1043. 4. Prohibition All agricultural seeds containing primary noxious-weed seeds are prohibited from sale. 5. Certified Seed Labeling No person shall sell, offer or expose for sale any seed, the label or package of which shall have printed thereon the term "Certified", alone or with other words, or shall so use any other term or form of words which suggest that there has been inspection and certification or either, unless such seeds have been produced under certification by the legally constituted inspection officials of the state of origin or foreign country. 6. Vegetable Seed Standards The standards of vegetable seeds in the State of fb88 will be those provided for by the rules and regulations of the Federal Seed Act. They are as follows: Percent Artichoke 60 Asparagus 70 Asparagusbean 75 Beans, garden (varieties other than Corneli 14, Earligreen, Improved Tendergreen (Resistant Tender-green),King Green, Logan, Processor, Ranger, Rival, Seminole, Slenderwhite, Slimgreen, Tenderbest, Tendercrop, Tenderlong 15, Tenderwhite, Topcrop, Topmost, Wade, Whiteseeded Tendergreen and Woodruff's Hyscore) 75 Beans, garden (varieties Corneli 14, Earligreen, Improved Tender-green,(Resistant Tendergreen),King Green, Logan, Processor, Ranger, Rival, Seminole, Slenderwhite, Slimgreen, Tenderbest, Tendercrop, Tenderlong 15, Tenderwhite, Topcrop, Topmost, Wade,Hhite-seeded, Tendergreen, and Woodruff's Hyscore) 70 Bean, lima 70 Bean, runner 75 Beet 65 Broadbean 75 Broccoli 75 Brussels sprouts 70 Burdock, great 60 Cabbage 75 Cabbage, tronchuda 75 Cantaloupe (See muskmelon) Cardoon 60 Carrot 55 Cauliflower 75 Celeriac 55 Celery 55 Chard, Swiss 65 Chicory 65 Chinese cabbage 75 Chives 50 Citron 65 Collards 80 Corn, sweet 75 Cornsalad 70 Cowpea; 75 Cress, garden 75 Cress, upland 60 Cress, water 40 Cucumber 80 Dandelion 60 Eggplant 60 Endive 70 Kale 75 Kale, Chinese 75 Kohlrabi 75 Leek 60 Lettuce 80 Muskmelon 75 Mustard 75 Mustard, spinach 75 Okra 50 Onion 70 Onion, Welsh 70 Pak-choi 75 Parsley 60 Parsnip 60 Pea 80 Pepper 55 Pumpkin 75 Radish 75 Rhubarb 60 Rutabaga 75 Salsify 75 Sorrel 65 Soybean 75 Spinach 60 Spinach, New Zealand 40 Squash 75 Tomato 75 Tomato, husk 50 Turnip 80 Watermelon 70 Standards for vegetable seeds are subject to change under the Federal Seed Act. This Department will furnish information on changes upon request. Vegetable Seeds not meeting the established standards of germination must show the actual germination and the month and year in which the germination test was completed, and also show the words "Below Standard" in a conspicuous place on the label or the container. 7. Definition "Origin" shall mean by state or states, or foreign countries. 8. Treated Seed The term "treated" when used in connection with the labeling of any seedstock shall be construed to mean that the seed has received an application of a substance or has been subjected to a process for which a claim is made. Labeling for treated seed shall include commonly accepted coined, chemical (generic), or abbreviated chemical name; the word(s) "poison", "poison treated" or similar wording for mecurials or similarly toxic-substances; and cautionary statement "Do not use for food, feed or oil purposes". This requirement follows closely the regulations of the Federal Seed Act pertaining to treated seed. 9. Lawn Seed Labeling "Lawn grass seed" or "lawn seed mixture" may be labeled as such provided the mixture contains not less than 55 percent by weight of the pure seed of the recognized lawn or turf producing grasses and white clover which are now or later may be generally used in such mixtures. Such grasses shall include the bent grasses, (Agrostis spp ), including redtop (Agrostis alba); blue grasses (Poa spp.); fescues (Festuca spp.); excluding meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis); Norlea variety of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne); and white clover (Trifolium repens). Such a mixture shall contain not more than 15 percent by weight of inert matter, 1.5 percent of weed seeds, and 10 percent of timothy. The name or names used to designate or describe other special purpose mixtures or indicate their special composition, shall be truly descriptive and the mixture shall contain not less than 25 percent by weight of the pure seed of kinds of plants known to be reasonably well suited or adapted for the particular purpose indicated in the usage name used. (Such for Instance as Shady Spot Mixture). When a mixture is given the name of a park, club, or some other public place, it shall not be considered properly labeled unless it actually is a mixture or formula of grasses used in that place from which the name has been taken. 10. Official Analysis Prohibition The use on the label or in connection with any advertising of the results of any official analysis is strictly prohibited. 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