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having a minimum germinating capacity; the absence of Dodder 

 from seeds of leguminous forage plants, and of Flax Dodder 

 (Cuscuta Epilinum) from the seeds of flax; and by special 

 arrangement between the parties the absence of the seeds of 

 other noxious weeds can be guaranteed. The proportion of 

 Burnet (Poterium Sanguisorba) in sainfoin seed is also guaran- 

 teed ; such seed when sold as free from Burnet may be returned 

 by the purchaser should it contain more than 10 grains of 

 Burnet per kilogram (2.2 lb.), while the buyer of leguminous seeds 

 which are found to contain more than 20 grains of Dodder per 

 kilogram is entitled to an indemnity of 5 per cent on the price. 

 Similar rules apply to seed found to be adulterated, or to con- 

 tain seeds of other noxious weeds. 



DENMARK 



There appear to be no laws in Denmark requiring the destruc- 

 tion of weeds, but annual grants are made by the State to agri- 

 cultural societies for the purpose of awarding prizes to members 

 for weedless fields. Further, the municipal administrations and 

 the railways are stated to be careful that the roadsides, ditches, 

 and railway areas are kept free from weeds. 



SWEDEN 



There is no law in Sweden dealing with the destruction of 

 weeds, but a Royal Ordinance, dated February 5, 1909, and 

 taking effect from June i, 1909, provides for the importation 

 of foreign seeds under certain regulations. The chief point 

 is that seeds shall, before they are allowed to be imported for 

 sale, be treated with Eosin ; by this means foreign seeds are 

 dyed so as to be easily recognisable and distinguishable from 

 Swedish seeds. (For further information on this Ordinance see 

 Jour. Bd. Agric., April 1909, p. 53.) 



The Government allows an annual sum, for the purpose of 

 seed inspection and for the supply of pure seeds, to establish- 

 ments inaugurated and largely maintained by the local bodies. 

 As long ago as 1876 the Swedish Parliament voted a sum of 

 .550 for chemical agricultural stations and offices for the 

 examination of seeds. At the present time there are some 



