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twenty-five such offices. In 1887 a similar sum ($$o) was 

 contributed for seed offices established by local bodies, not more 

 than ^55 to be devoted to each office, and regulations were 

 drawn up for the control of such State-aided stations. In the 

 last Budget seed offices were granted a similar sum, while a 

 subsidy of ^1400 was granted to the Swedish Seed Association. 



NORWAY 



In Norway there appear to be no laws requiring the destruc- 

 tion of weeds. 



NETHERLANDS 



There are no laws in the Netherlands requiring the destruc- 

 tion of weeds. There is, however, a central Government Seed- 

 testing Station at Wageningen. 



SERVIA 



Clover seed can only be imported when it has been shown 

 by expert examination to be pure. Seed grain is inspected 

 by market committees before sale. 



PORTUGAL 



No laws requiring the destruction of weeds or the supply of 

 pure seeds of a suitable germinating capacity are in force in 

 Portugal. 



RUSSIA 



There are no laws regarding the destruction of weeds. Seed, 

 carefully cleaned and sorted, is supplied to agriculturists from 

 State properties, farms, and institutions, and also from Govern- 

 ment and " Zemstvo " agricultural stores. 



JAPAN 

 No laws or regulations. 



