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which is not considered to constitute a risk of moth dissemination, are exempted 
from tlie restrictions of the regulations of this quarantine: 
Acacia cuttings (for ornamental use (Acacia spp.). 
Banana stalks, when crushed, dried, and shredded. 
Birch slabs for use as post cards. 
Cable reels, when newly manufactured and empty. 
Clubmoss (sometimes called "ground pine") {Lycoiwdiutn spp.). 
Evergreen smilax {Smilax lanceolata). 
Fuchsia (Fuchsia spp.). 
Galax (Oalax aphylla). 
Geranium (Pelargonium spp.). 
Heather cuttings (for ornamental use) (Erica spp., Calluna spp.). 
Heliotrope (neliotropium spp.). 
Herbarium specimens, when dried, pressed, and treated, and when so labeled 
on the outside of each container. 
Jerusalem-cherry (Solairum capsicastrum, S. pseudocapsicum, 8. hendersoni) . 
Leaves of deciduous and evergreen trees that have been treated or dyed. 
Mistletoe (Phoradendron flavescens, Viscum aldum, etc.). 
Oregon huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum). 
Partridgeberry (Mitchclla repens). 
Strawberry plants (Fraparia spp.). 
Trailing arbutus (Epigaea repens). 
Verbena (Verbena spp.). 
Wintergreen (Gaultheria spp., Pyrola spp.). 
Lee a. Strong, 
Chief, Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine. 
ANNOUNCEMENTS RELATING TO JAPANESE BEETLE QUARANTINE 
(NO. 48) 
JAPANESE BEETLE CONTROL ENDS FOR SEASON ON FRUIT AND VEGETABLE 
SHIPMENTS 
[Press notice] 
September 21, 1937. 
Restrictions on the movement of fruits and vegetables under the Japanese 
beetle quarantine regulations will be removed for the season on and after 
Wednesday, September 22, the Secretary of Agriculture announced today. Re- 
strictions on cut flowers, however, remain in force through October 15. 
Under the quarantine regulations certificates showing freedom from Japanese 
beetle are required until October 15 on interstate shipments of certain kinds of 
fruits and vegetables from the entire regulated area and on interstate shipments 
of fruits and vegetables of any kind via refrigerator car or motortruck from 
certain sections of the regulated area. The order, issued today, releases the 
fruits and vegetables from that requirement more than 3 weeks earlier than is 
provided in the regulations. 
Inspection of fruits and vegetables is necessary only during the period when 
adult beetles are in active flight. There is no risk that such products will carry 
the Japanese beetle after this active period, which is now apparently over 
throughout the regulated area. During the last few days the Department's 
inspectors have found no beetles in fruits and vegetables. 
There is still danger, however, that the adult beetles may be transported in 
cut flowers. Therefore the restrictions on the interstate movement of cut flowers 
and other parts of plants will remain in full force and effect through October 15. 
Restrictions on the movement of nursery, ornamental, and greenhouse stock 
and all other plants (except cut flowers and portions of plants without roots and 
free from soil) are in force throughout the year and are not affected by this 
amendment. 
TERMINATION DATE ON FRUIT AND VEGETABLE RESTRICTIONS UNDER JAPANESE 
BEETLE QUARANTINE ADVANCED TO SEPTEMBER 22 FOR THE YEAR 1937 
It has been determined that the active period of the Japanese beetle in its 
relation to fruits and vegetables has already ceased for the present season and 
