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All cottonseed before planting shall "be immersed for not 
less than 3 minutes in concentrated sulfuric acid or treated 
with fungicide approved "by the Director of Agriculture. 
(Proclamation No. 3^ of June 15, 19^2.) 
Fodder or Litter 
6. Importations of fodder or litter are prohibited, except from the 
United States of America, Canada, and Great Britain. A certificate 
of freedom from hoof and mouth disease is required with importations 
from Great Britain. (Order of September 19, 19^2, as amended January 
29, February 8, and April 3, 19^3.) 
Fruits and Vegetables 
7. The importation of fruits and vegetables (except dried fruits and 
vegetables, seeds, and onions) is prohibited from all countries, ex- 
cept the United States of America, Canada, the Bahamas, New Zealand, 
and the United Kingdom, whence, however, such importations must be 
accompanied by a certificate of freedom from pests and dises.ses, and 
a certificate that the Mediterranean fruitfly ( Ceratitis capitata 
(Wied.)) and, in the case of potatoes for seed or consumption, 
potato wart ( Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilb.) Perc.) do not exist 
in the country of origin. Importers of fruits and vegetables must 
give notice of arrival cf shipments, the produce shall be subject to 
inspection, and if infected with pest or disease, may be treated 
to destroy such, or be destroyed. (Proclamation of January 13, 193^ 
as amended on January 22, 1936, and by a proclamation pending promulga- 
tion.) 2/ 
Flants end Tools 
8, The importation of plants and tools 
the United Kingdom are permitted entry 
after a written permit has been granted 
ture previous to importation, the permi 
to be forwarded by the importer to the 
to the package containing the plants, e 
to -che Director of Agriculture and are 
arrival, and to such fumigation and dis 
necessary, and may be destroyed if nece 
of pests or diseases, without compensat 
contrary to the above provisions may be 
Customs or Post Office. (Order of June 
amended by the Order of April 26, 1930. 
from countries other than 
only at the port of Kingston 
by the Director of Agricul- 
t to take the form of a label, 
supplier, who mast attach it 
tc. These must be consigned 
subject to inspection on 
infection as may be considered, 
ssary to prevent the spread 
ion. Any articles imported 
destroyed by officers of the 
k, 1929 under Cap. 350, as 
) 
2/ From information furnished by E. B. Martyn, Plant Pathologist of 
Jamaica, on November 26, 19^5. 
