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Sugarcane (Saccharum officinalis L.) : Importation prohibited from all sources 
to prevent the introduction of cane smut (Ustilago sacchari Rabh.), downy 
mildew (Solerospora sacchari Miy.), eye-spot disease (Helminthosporium sac- 
chari Butler), etc., except for scientific purposes and under special permit 
(Exterior Quarantine No. 9, decree of Sept. 13, 1928, p. 18). 
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), plants and parts thereof (including seeds) in 
the fresh condition or as hay, proceeding from the States of Colorado, Idaho, 
Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, to prevent the introduction of the alfalfa 
weevil ( (Phytonomus) Hypera postica Gyll.) (Exterior Quarantine No. 12, 
resolution of July 2, 1934, p. 20). 
EXPORTATION PROHIBITED 
Cactus plants, fruits, and seeds: Exportation from Mexico prohibited (regu- 
lations of June 28, 1930, and decision of Dec. 20, 1933, p. 22). 
IMPORTATION RESTRICTED 
Seeds, plants, and parts thereof, for propagation: Each shipment must be 
accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate of competent authority of the coun- 
try of origin, affirming freedom from injurious pests and diseases, especially 
from virus diseases, and will be inspected on arrival in Mexico. Consular visa 
not necessary (resolution of Oct. 17, 1934, p. 6). This does not apply to plants 
or plant products governed by special quarantines. 
Citrus plants and parts thereof: Importation permitted under the provisions 
of regulation 47 of the regulations of July 5, 1927 (p. 9), as a precaution against 
the introduction of citrus canker (Bacterium citri Hasse), citrus root worms 
(Tylenchus semipcnetrans Cobb.), the citrus black fly (Aleurocanthus ivoglumi 
Ashby), etc. (Exterior Quarantine No. 1 of Dec. 2, 1922, p. 12). 
Coffee plants (Coffea spp.), and their various parts (roots, stems, flowers, 
fruits, and even the commercial coffee beans in the natural state) : Importation 
permitted only under the provisions of regulation 47 of the regulations of July 
5, 1927, as a precaution against the introduction of the coffee berry borer 
(Stephanoderes coffeae Hag.) (Exterior Quarantine No. 2, decree of Nov. 26, 
1926, p. 13). 
Cotton, seed cotton, cottonseed, cottonseed hulls : Importation subject to com- 
pliance with the provisions of regulation 47 of the regulations of July 5, 1927, 
and to the special conditions set forth in Exterior Quarantine No. 3, decree of 
February 4, 1926, as amended (see pp. 13 et seq.), to prevent the introduction of 
the pink bollworm (Pectinoplwra gossypiella Saund.) and other injurious pests. 
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) : Importation subject to compliance with 
the provisions of regulation 47 of the regulations of July 5, 1927. See also spe- 
cial provisions applying to the importation of potatoes grown in and exported 
from the United States (pp. 9 and 15). Precaution against the introduction of 
potato wart (Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilb.) Perc), and the potato tuber 
worm (Gnorimoschema operculella Zell.) (Exterior Quarantine No. 4, decree of 
June 26, 1927). 
Seed or paddy rice from the United States : Importation subject to compliance 
with the provisions of regulation 47 of the regulations of July 5, 1927, to prevent 
the introduction of leaf smut (Entyloma oryzae Syd.), blight (Oospora on/ze- 
torum Sacc), take-all or foot-rot disease (Ophiobolus caricetl (B. and Br.) 
Sacc.) (O. gmminis Sacc), glume blight (Phoma glumarum Ell. and Tr.), downy 
mildew (8clerospora macrocarpa Sacc), and flag smut of wheat (Urocystis 
triticl Koern.) (Exterior Quarantine No. 6, decree of May 12, 1927, p. 16). 
Wheat for seed purposes : Importation subject to an import permit and to a 
certificate issued by competent authority of the country of origin, visaed by the 
Mexican Consul, affirming that in the locality where grown the wheat was not 
infected by flag smut (Urocystis tritici Koern.), or take-all (Ophiobolus cariceti 
(B. and Br.) Sacc) (Exterior Quarantine No. 8, decree of July 23, 1931, and 
resolution of July 30, 1931, pp. 17 and 18). 
Peach, nectarine, almond, and apricot plants and parts thereof, from the 
United States : Importation subject to the provisions of regulation 47 of the 
regulation^ of July 5, 1927. A precaution against the introduction of so-called 
virus diseases: Phony peach, peach yellows, peach rosette, and little peach 
(Exterior Quarantine No. 10, decree effective Aug. 14, 1929, p. 19). 
Corn, broomcorn, sorghum, sudan grass, straw, etc. : Application to be made 
In advance for an import permit, which, if issued, will indicate the conditions 
