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(l) 7 of the cultures of origin; (2) 7 of the products included in the shipment, 
that the plants, or parts of plants, described below are deemed free from dan- 
gerous diseases and pests, and especially from those hereafter enumerated. 8 
Description of shipment 
Number, weight, and kind of container. 
Marks on the container. 
Description of the plants, or parts of plants. 
Locality where grown. 
Full name and address of shipper. 
Pull name and address of consignee. 
Place and date of issuance of certificate. 
PLANTS BROUGHT IN BY PASSENGERS 
Plants brought in by passengers will be subject to the general sanitary provi- 
sions set forth in the decree of August 23, 1902. (Decree of Aug. 13, 1917.) 
BAMBOO PROHIBITED ENTRY 
The introduction of plants and culms of bamboo of all genera and species 
included in the tribe Bambuseae is prohibited, to prevent the introduction of 
bamboo smut (Ustilago shiraiana). (Decree of Mar. 31, 1919.) 
IMPORTATION OF CORN (ZEA MAYS) PROHIBITED 
The importation of any variety of maize is prohibited not only of the grain, 
but of the plant in any state, including that used as packing ; and also the im- 
portation of broomcorn, either the seed or the dried plant for industrial uses, 
grown in any part of the world. 
Seeds of plants which may be attacked by the European corn borer (Pyrausta 
nubilaUs) may be imported only through the port of Buenos Aires. Although 
these seeds may be apparently in good sanitary condition, they must be sub- 
jected to a thorough disinfection in a vacuum for a minimum of 4 hours with 
the strongest possible quantity of hydrocyanic acid gas. 
The list of plants attacked by the European corn borer is as follows : 
Plants severely attacked 
Hemp (Cannabis sativa) 
Hops {Humulus japonicus) 
Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) 
Dahlia 
Sorghum 
Millet (Echinochloa crusgalli edulfe) 
Plants frequently attacked 
Barley (Hordeum vulgare) 
Beans (Phaseolus spp.) 
Beets (Beta vulgaris crassa) 
Celery (Apium graveolens) 
Chrysanthemum 
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) 
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) 
(not seed potatoes) 
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) 
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) 
Cowpeas (Vigna sinensis) 
Peppers (Capsicum aunuum) 
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum vulgare) 
Artichokes, Jerusalem (Helianthus 
•tuberosus) 
Oats (Avena sativa) 
Tomatoes (Ly coper sicum esculentum) 
(Decree of May 11, 1927) 
The Direcci6n General de Agricultura y Defensa Agricola is authorized to 
permit the introduction of seeds intended for industrialization (manufacturing 
purposes), exempting them from the disinfection in vacuum prescribed by 
7 Strike out the clause not required by the importing country- 
3 The indication of the names of plant diseases and pests enumerated in the official 
list of the importing country, and against which that country especially desires to protect 
itself, will be completed by the indication of any other special condition contingently 
required by the said country. 
