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24. The importation by airplane transportation of the products 
referred to in paragraph 20, also of seeds and living plants, is 
prohibited until a customs service for the inspection of airplanes 
has been established: Provided that exception to this prohibition 
nay be taken in special cases upon application by the importer 
to the Direccion de Agricultura y Ganaderia for authorization to 
import plant products by airplane. (Letter from Sr. Gaudron, 
Lima, Peru, April 25, 1942) 
Restrictions Governing the Importation of Flaxseed l/ 
25. The importation of flaxseed (Linum spp. ) is prohibited: 
Provided that importations are authorized by the Direccion de 
Agricultura y Ganaderia to cover needs of planters engaged in 
flax culture, when made through the Campana de Fomento del Cultivo 
de Lino, subject to the following conditions: 
a. A shipment must have been produced in a locality free 
of flax wilt (Fusa rium lini Boll. ) and be certified 
accordingly by official authorities of the country of 
origin; or a shipment must be accompanied by an official 
biological certificate declaring the consignment to 
be free of the aforesaid disease. 
b. Imported seeds will be disinfected and fumigated in the 
Estacion de Sanidad Vegetal at the maritime terminal in 
the port of Callao, at the expense of the importer. 
26. The Campana de Fomento del Cultivo de Lino is entrusted with 
the importation, distribution, and trading of imported 3eed, and 
with the enforcement of the regulations pertaining thereto. 
27. Postal Shipments of Vegetable and Flower Seeds. 2/ 
Advance jpermits are required from the Direccion de Agricultura y 
Ganaderia for the importation of postal shipments of vegetable 
and flower seeds. The applications must include information re- 
garding the variety of the seeds, quantity, place of origin and 
destination. The seeds to be imported must be accompanied by a 
certificate to the effect that they are free from insect pests 
and diseases. Inspection is made by agricultural authorities at 
Peruvian postoffices before entry is permitted. 
Grape Plants Placed Under Control 3/ 
The importation of grape plants or cuttings has been broi 
under the control of tho State, so that a careful distribution of 
tho different varieties may be made for their bost adaptation to 
17 Supremo Decroe of Juno 3, 1942, as modified by Supremo Decrees 
September 23, f of December 1\ 1943- 
2/ Par. 1, Dispatch No. 379, October 10, 1945, U. S. Embass;. . 
'±1 Supreme Resolution August 10, 1 
