138 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July-Sept, 
Summary 
importation prohibited 
Grapevine stocks, shoots, stems, leaves, refuse, impressed vintage grapes, used 
props and supports, composts, and vegetable molds: 2 Importation from any 
source prohibited, as a precaution against the introduction of Phylloxera viti- 
foliac Fitch (art. 57, regulations of July 10, 1894. See p. 3). 
IMPORTATION RESTRICTED 
Table and vintage grapes, grape marc, fruit trees,, stocks, and shrubs proceed- 
ing from countries that do not adhere to the International Phylloxera Conven- 
tion of Berne : 2 May be imported only with the permission of the Division of 
Agriculture of the Swiss Federal Department of Public Economy (art. 58 of the 
regulations of July 10, 1894. See also the order of Apr. 20, 1928, concerning 
fruits originating in the United States, pp. 3 and 6). 
Stocks, shrubs, fruit trees, and all plants, except grapevines, from countries 
that adhere to the Phylloxera Convention of Berne: May be imported through 
designated ports, but must be accompanied by a shipper's declaration of origin 
and a phylloxera certificate (arts. 61 and 62, regulations of July 10, 1894. See 
P. 5). 
Rooted vegetables, such as edible bulbs, salads, etc., from countries that do 
not adhere to the International Phylloxera Convention of Berne : 2 May be im- 
ported into Switzerland only when accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate 
issued by the authorities of the country of origin. In the absence of that certifi- 
cate, the products may be imported only under a special authorization of the 
Swiss Division of Agriculture (letter from the Swiss Division of Agriculture, 
June 13. 1936). 
Fresh fruits from the United States and Australia : 2 Subject to inspection 
at the port of arrival in Switzerland, especially for San Jose scale (Aspidioius 
pemiciosus Comst.) and other injurious insects. Presence of San Jose scale 
will cause immediate destruction of shipment (order of Apr. 20, 1928, p. 6). 
Fresh fruits and plants from Austria and Hungary : Every shipment of stone 
and pome fruits, trees, shrubs, and other living plants not in tubs or pots will 
be inspected at the frontier for San Jose scale and other pests. Shipments of 
trees, shrubs, and other living plants must be accompanied by a certificate in 
German, affirming freedom from plant pests and diseases and that they had 
been effectively fumigated with hydrocyanic acid gas and the containers sealed 
(decision of Oct. 25, 1932). 
Potatoes for consumption : 2 Must be accompanied by a certificate in French 
or German nffirming freedom of place where grown from potato wart (order 
of Oct. 5, 1925, as amended., pp. 6 and 7). 
Seed potatoes : Certificate in French or German, in prescribed form, with 
shipments of seed potatoes from Austria, Belgium. Czechoslovakia, Denmark. 
France, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, and Poland, like that prescribed 
in the preceding paragraph (ordinance of May 19, 1926, as amended, p. 8). 
IMPORTATION UNRESTRICTED 
Wine, dried grapes, grape seeds, cut flowers, vegetables without roots, 
see<K fruits of all kinds (except American and Australian fruits): 2 May 
be imported into Switzerland from any source, without restriction (art. 60, regu- 
lations of July 10, 1894, p. 4). 
Cacti and orchids : 2 importation permitted under a general authorization, 
consequently a special permit is not required (letter of Division of Agriculture 
June 13, 1936). 
Phylloxera Restrictions 
[Arts. 57 to 63 of the regulations of July 10, 1894, promulgated under the Federal law of 
Dec. 22, 1893, as amended] 
Importation Prohibited 
Art. 57. The importation into Switzerland of stocks, shoots, stems, leaves, 
refuse of grapevines, unpressed vintage grapes, used props and supports, 
composts, and vegetahle molds, is prohibited. 
2 Concerns the products of the United States. 
