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in the same proportion as it happens in the original average sample must 
receive accurate attention. 
The size of the sample for analysis should be: Species of grass, beets, car- 
rots, at least lOOg ; clover, turnips, kohlrabi, and the like, at least 150g; corn, 
peas, and other large seeds, at least 500g. 
The samples are placed in linen bags or strong double paper bags and are 
then sealed and marked to show : 
(a) The designation of the merchandise; 
(&) The seller's name (or, in case the sample is taken by the customs service, 
the importer's name) ; 
(c) The size of the shipment and any special marks or numbers ; 
(d) Place and date of sampling; 
(e) Name of sampler. 
One sample is sent to the competent district control station ; the other is 
retained or sent to the seller or importer, as the case may be. 
(2) UNPACKED SHIPMENTS OF SEED 
From different places and depths in the shipment of seed at least 10 small 
samples are drawn ; these are blended and handled as indicated in paragraph 
(1). 
If the seed is particularly damp and it is of importance to get a dependable 
record of the water content of the merchandise, a special (extra) sample 
must be sent in to determine the water content. This sample must be packed 
in a light container (glass, tin box). Such a sample is not suitable for deter- 
mining the germinability, as this may have been impaired en route. 
Importation of Elms Prohibited 
Until further notice Crrapliium ulmi Schwarz will be regarded as a fungus 
which is dangerous to plants, shrubs, or trees. 
The importation of plants of any species of the genus Vlmus is prohibited. 
(Royal resolution of Mar. 21, 1930.) 
Importation of Flower Bulbs Prohibited 
Until further notice, the importation of flower bulbs from foreign countries 
is prohibited unless permission is granted by the Department of Agriculture 
(Landbruksdepartementet, Oslo, Norway). (Royal resolution of Apr. 29, 1932.) 
Importation of Hop Plants or Cuttings Prohibited 
Article 1. Until further notice, the fungus Pseudopcronospora humuli shall 
be deemed dangerous to plants, shrubs, or trees. 
Art. 2. The importation of living plants or cuttings of hops (Humulus 
lupulus) shall be prohibited. 
Art. 3. This resolution becomes effective immediately. 
Exceptions may be granted by the Department of Agriculture under condi- 
tions prescribed by that Department. (Royal resolution of Feb. 3, 1933.) 
March 16, 1933. 
B.P.Q.— 346 (Revised Mar. 16, 1933; superseding B.P.Q.— 346 issued Dec. 10, 
1932, and supplement no. 1). 
EUROPEAN CORN BORER 
State Regulations 
The regulations outlined below are those issued by various States subsequent 
to the revocation of the Federal quarantine on account of the European corn 
borer. The compilation is prepared in response to requests for such informa- 
tion but is not intended to be used independently of or as a substitute for the 
quarantines and is not to be interpreted as legally authoritative. The quar- 
antines themselves should be consulted for the exact wording of legal orders. 
It should be understood that the Bureau of Plant Quarantine of the United 
States Department of Agriculture is not in a position to give explanatory 
information concerning State quarantines. Inquiries as to the interpretation 
of such restrictions, or requests for the full text of orders should be addressed 
