LIBRARY STATE PLANT BOARD E2/Newf oundland UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine Washington 25, D. C. August 22, 19^6 B.E.P.Q.— 55U PLANT QUARANTINE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS OF NEWFOUNDLAND BASIC LEGISLATION Information received from the American Consulate General, St. John's, Newfoundland, dated February 18, 19^6, confirms previous advices that, although Newfoundland has no plant quarantine regulations, certification is required with all importations of plants. The "Seeds Act of 19^2" applies to the seeds of cereal grains, forage crops, field roots and garden vegetables, and governs the importation and sale of seeds in Newfoundland. IMPORTATION RESTRICTED All shipments of PLANTS should be accompanied by either a state nursery certificate or federal export certificate indicating sanitary condition and origin. No certificate of inspection is required with SEEDS but they will be subject to inspection and analysis on arrival in Newfoundland. IMPORTATION UNRESTRICTED No certification is required with shipments of FRUITS and VEGETABLES to Newfoundland. Acting Chief, Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA nun ii ii hi 3 1262 09313 6967