88 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [April-June 
not packed with plants of class A. and that inspection by a technical official at 
the port of entry does not establish any infestation or suspicion of infesta- 
tion with San Jose scale. 
C. Importation unrestricted: Until further notice, except as prohibited by 
other regulations (for example, importation of potatoes and diseased flower 
bulbs and tubers is prohibited) all subterranean parts of plants, all kinds of 
seeds (except those prohibited by special quarantines), tropical fruits (except 
citrus fruits), cereals, and vegetables for food and as luxuries, drugs and 
technical raw material for medicinal purposes, and raw material for technical 
manufacture. 
Shipments that include plants of the different groups are subject, in their 
entirety, to the conditions of the most restricted group. 
For plants of group A the right is reserved, in individual cases, for special 
reasons, to permit exceptions to the import prohibition, when guaranties are 
given against the introduction of San Jose scale. 
The provisions of these regulations apply to living plants and fresh parts 
thereof, but not to fruit, brought in as baggage by passengers (travelers). 
Fresh mushrooms placed in class C 
The order of November 17. 1934 ; Z 1101 — G81 II, prescribes that fresh mush- 
rooms are to be regarded as vegetables for food purposes in the sense of group C 
of the circular of November 26, 1931. Consequently that product is exempt 
from the import prohibitions of the decree of November 3, 1931, as amended. 
Importation permitted only through authorized ports 
The importation of living plants and fresh parts thereof, insofar as it is 
permitted, may be effected only through customs offices that have been author- 
ized for the entry of fruit. 24 
2. IMPORTATION OF FEESH DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND FRESH REFUSE OF SUCH FRUITS 
Inspection of imported fruits 
The inspection of imported fruits for the presence of San Jose scale (Aspidi- 
otus perjiiciosus Cornst.) and apple maggot {Rhagoletis pomonella Walsh) is to 
be carried out in accordance with "Instructions for the inspection of plants, 
fruits, and potatoes on entry", as presented in the circular of July 1, 1931 — II 
40305. The inspection may be entrusted only to technical specialists who 
have had thorough instruction in the microscopic characteristics of San Jose 
scale. 
Dried fruits unrestricted 
Dried fruits of any kind, and dried refuse of fruits, regardless of the degree 
of desiccation, are not subject to the provisions of this decree, nor do they apply 
to fruit brought in by passengers as baggage for their own needs during the 
journey (as amended by the circular of January 31, 1934 — 11:2242). 
The so-called southern fruits, including raisins, pineapples, bananas, etc., 
are not to be regarded as fruit in the sense of this decree. Citrus fruits 
are now placed under the same restrictions as deciduous fruits. 
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE QUARANTINE 
(Decree of Feb. 26, 1875) 
Importation from the United States into Germany is prohibited of potatoes, 
potato peelings, and other potato refuse, as well as of <;uks and other con- 
tainers that have been used for packing potatoes. This prohibition does not 
apply to potatoes carried on vessels as ships' stores. 
The importation of dried potatoes also is prohibited (order of Mar. 8, 1900). 
The importation of sweetpotatoes is not restricted (order of Aug. 19, 1906). 
The importation and transit of living Colorado potato beetles, at any stage 
of their life history, are prohibited. The Minister of Nourishment and Agricul- 
ture can permit exceptions from this prohibition (decree of Oct. 7, 1932; 
B. G. Bl., I: 69, 1932, p. 496). 
24 The list of authorized ports is too long for inclusion in this circular. 
