CHAPTER Agr 2200  SEEDS

 

Statutory Authority:  RSA 433:7 III

 

PART Agr 2201  METHODS OF SAMPLING, INSPECTING, ANALYZING, TESTING AND EXAMING SEED

 

          Agr 2201.01  Seed Testing.  The terms used in seed testing and the methods of sampling, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and examining agricultural, vegetable, flower, and tree and shrub seeds and the tolerances to be followed in the administration of RSA 433 shall be those established in the “AOSA Rules for Testing Seeds”, 2017 edition, published by the Association of Official Seed Analysts, and available as specified in Appendix II.

 

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PART Agr 2202  PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED NOXIOUS WEED SEEDS

 

          Agr 2202.01  Prohibited Noxious Weed Seeds.  The following shall be prohibited noxious weed seeds:

 

          (a) Bedstraw (Galium spp.);

 

          (b)  Bindweed, Field (Convolvulus arvensis);

 

          (c)  Quackgrass (Agropyron repens);

 

          (d)  Thistle, Canada (Cirsium arvense); and

 

          (e)  Tussock, Serrated (Nasella trichotoma).

 

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          Agr 2202.02  Restricted Noxious Weed Seeds.

 

          (a)  The following shall be restricted noxious weed seeds:

 

(1)  Corncockle (Agrostemma githago);

 

(2)  Dodder (Cuscuta spp.);

 

(3)  Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense);

 

(4)  Mustard, Wild (Brassica spp.);

 

(5)  Nutsedge or Nutgrass (Cyperus esculentus);

 

(6)  Radish, Wild (Raphanus raphanistrum);

 

(7)  Rocket, Yellow (Barbarea vulgaris);

 

(8)  Loosestrife, Purple (Lythrum salicaria);

 

(9)  Onion, Wild (Allium canadense);

 

(10)  Garlic, Wild (Allium vineale);

 

(11)  Plantain, Ribwort (Plantago lanceolate);

 

(12)  Sowthistle, perennial  (Sonchus arvensis); and

 

(13)  Bluegrass, annual (Poa annua).

 

          (b)  If restricted noxious weeds or undesirable grass seeds are present in lawn and turf grasses or mixtures thereof then paragraphs (c)-(e) shall be complied with.

 

          (c)  If present in bentgrass, Kentucky bluegrass, chewings fescue, hard fescue, red fescue, varieties of named turf type tall fescue, varieties of perennial ryegrass, or mixtures containing these grasses, then the seeds of the following plants shall be restricted noxious weed seeds and shall be listed on the tag or label under the heading “Undesirable Grass Seeds” or “Restricted Noxious Weed Seeds” by name and number per pound:

 

(1)  Bermudagrass. (Cynodon spp.);

 

(2)  Annual bluegrass. (Poa annua);

 

(3)  Rough bluegrass. (Poa trivialis);

 

(4)  Bentgrass (creeping, colonial, velvet), (Agrostis spp.);

 

(5)  Meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis);

 

(6)  Tall fescue (Festuca arundinaceae);

 

(7)  Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata);

 

(8)  Timothy (Phleum pratense);

 

(9)  Velvetgrass (Holcus lanatus); and

 

(10)  Redtop (Agrostis gigantea).

 

          (d)  Restricted noxious weed seeds set forth in paragraph (c) shall not exceed 0.50 percent by weight.

 

          (e)  The restricted noxious weed seeds set forth in paragraph (c) shall not apply:

 

(1)  To grasses or mixtures clearly labeled for pasture, forage, hay, conservation, or spoil bank reclamation usages; and

 

(2)  When the seeds are present in excess of 5.0 percent of the whole and the label contains the information required by RSA 433:2, III relating to labeling of lawn and turf grasses and their mixtures.

 

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          Agr 2202.03  Sale and Labeling of Noxious Weed Seeds.

 

          (a)  The sale of agricultural, vegetable, flower, or tree and shrub seed containing prohibited noxious-weed seeds shall be prohibited.

 

          (b)  The sale of agricultural, vegetable, flower, or tree and shrub seed containing in excess of 2.5 percent of weight of all weed seed shall be prohibited.

 

          (c)  The label of agricultural seed shall show the name and rate of occurrence per pound of each kind of restricted noxious-weed seed.

 

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PART Agr 2203  VEGETABLE SEEDS

 

          Agr 2203.01  Germination Standards.

 

          (a)  The germination standards for vegetable seeds shall be as set forth in Table 2200-1 below:

 

Table 2200-1 Germination Standards for Vegetable Seeds

 

Name                                                   Germination Percent

 

Anise                                                               50

Artichoke                                                         60

Asparagus                                                         70

Asparagus bean                                                 75

Basil, sweet                                                      70

Bean, garden                                                    70

Bean, lima                                                        70

Bean, runner                                                    75

Beet                                                                 65

Broadbean                                                        75

Broccoli                                                            75

Brussel sprouts                                                 70

Burdock, great                                                  60

Cabbage                                                           75

Cabbage, tronchuda                                          70

Cantaloupe (See Muskmelon)

Caraway                                                           55

Cardoon                                                           60

Carrot                                                               55

Cauliflower                                                       75

Celeraic                                                            55

Celery                                                              55

Chard, swiss                                                     65

Chervil, salad                                                    65

Chicory                                                            65

Chinese Cabbage                                              75

Chives                                                              50

Citron                                                              65

Collards                                                            80

Coriander                                                         70

Corn, pop                                                         75

Corn, sweet                                                      75

Cornsalad                                                         70

Cowpea                                                            75

Cress, garden                                                    75

Cress, upland                                                    60

Cress, water                                                      40

Cucumber                                                        80

Dandelion                                                         60

Eggplant                                                           60

Endive                                                              70

Fennel, florence                                                60

Fennel, sweet                                                   50

Kale                                                                 75

Kale, chinese                                                    75

Kale, siberian                                                    75

Kohlrabi                                                           75

Leek                                                                 60

Lettuce                                                             80

Muskmelon                                                      75

Marjoram, sweet                                               50

Mustard                                                            75

Mustard, spinach                                              75

Okra                                                                 50

Onion                                                               70

Onion, welsh                                                    70

Oregano                                                           60

Pak-Choi                                                          75

Parsley                                                             60

Parsnip                                                             60

Pea                                                                   80

Peanut                                                              60

Pepper                                                              55

Pumpkin                                                          75

Radish                                                              75

Rhubarb                                                           60

Roquette                                                          60

Rosemary                                                         30

Rutabaga                                                          75

Sage                                                                 60

Salsify                                                              75

Savory, summer                                                55

Sorrel                                                               65

Soybean                                                           75

Spinach                                                            60

Spinach, new zealand                                        40

Squash                                                             75

Thyme                                                             50

Tomato                                                            75

Tomato, husk                                                   50

Turnip                                                              80

Watermelon                                                      70

 

          (b)  The germination standards for all other vegetable and herb seed for which a standard has not been established shall be 50 percent germination.

 

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PART Agr 2204  FLOWER SEEDS

 

          Agr 2204.01  Labeling Kind and Variety or Type and Performance Characteristic of Flower Seeds.

 

          (a)  Labeling for seeds of plants grown primarily for their blooms shall be as follows:

 

(1)  If the seeds are of a single name variety, the kind and variety shall be stated, for example, "Marigold, Butterball";

 

(2)  If the seeds are of a single type and color for which there is no specific variety name, the type of plant, and the type and color of bloom shall be indicated, for example, "Scabiosa,Tall, Large Flowered, Double, Pink";

 

(3)  If the seeds consist of an assortment or mixture of colors or varieties of a single kind, the kind name, the type of plant, and the type or types of bloom shall be indicated. In addition, it shall be clearly indicated that the seed is mixed or assorted. An example of labeling such a mixture or assortment is "Marigold, Dwarf Double French, Mixed Colors";

 

(4)  If the seeds consist of an assortment or mixture of kinds or kinds and varieties, it shall be clearly indicated that the seed is assorted or mixed and the specific use of the assortment or mixture shall be indicated, for example, "Cut Flower Mixture", or "Rock Garden Mixture";

 

(5)  Such statements as "General Purpose Mixture", "Wonder Mixture", or any other statement which fails to indicate the specific use of the seed shall meet the requirements of this section unless the specific use of the mixture is also stated;

 

(6)  Containers with over 3 grams of seed shall list the kind or kind and variety names of each component present in excess of 5.0 percent of the whole in the order of their predominance giving the percentage by weight of each;

 

(7)  Components of 5.0 percent or less shall be listed but need not be in order of predominance.  A single percentage by weight shall be given for these components;

 

(8)  If no component of a mixture exceeds 5 percent of the whole, the statement "No component in excess of 5 percent" may be used; and

 

(9)  Containers with 3 grams of seed or less shall list the components without giving percentage by weight and need not be in order of predominance.

 

          (b)  For seeds of plants grown for ornamental purposes other than their blooms, the kind and variety shall be stated, or the kind shall be stated together with a descriptive statement concerning the ornamental part of the plant, for example, "Ornamental Gourds, Small Fruited, Mixed".

 

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          Agr 2204.02  Flower Seeds Subject to Germination Labeling Requirements and Germination Standards.

 

          (a)  The kinds of flower seeds listed in Table 2200-2 below shall be subject to the standard testing procedures required by Agr 2201.01 and shall be labeled in accordance with the germination labeling provisions of RSA 433:2;

 

Table 2200-2 Kinds of Flower Seeds Subject to Germination Labeling

 

                  Common Name/Latin Name                                               Germination Percent

Achillea, The Pearl - Achillea ptarmica

50

African Daisy - Dimorphotheca aurantiaca

55

African Violet - Saintpaulia ssp.

30

Ageratum - Ageratum mexicanum

60

Agrostemma, rose campion - Agrostemma coronaria

65

Alyssum - Alyssum compactum, A. maritimum,

A. procumbens, A. saxatile.

60

Amaranthus - Amaranthus spp

65

Anagalis, pimpernel - Anagalis arvensis, Anagalis coerulia,

Anagalis grandiflora

60

Anemone - Anemone coronaria, A. pulsatilla

55

Angel's Trumpet - Datura arborea

60

Arabis - Arabis alpina

60

Arctotis, African lilac daisy - Arctotis grandis

45

Armeria - Armeria formosa

55

Asparagus, fern - Asparagus plumosus

50

Asparagus, sprenger - Asparagus sprengeri

55

Aster, China - Callistephus chinensis; except Pompon,

Powderpuff, and Princess types

55

Aster, China - Callistephus chinensis: Pompon,

Powderpuff, and Princess types

50

Aubretia - Aubretia deltoides

45

Baby Smilax - Aparagus asparagoides

25

Balsam - Impatiens balsamina

70

Begonia, Begonia fibrous rooted

60

Begonia, Begonia tuberous rooted

50

Bells of Ireland - Molucella laevis

60

Brachycome, swan river daisy - Brachycome iberidifolia

60

Browallia - Browallia elata and B. speciosa

65

Bupthalum, sunwheel - Buphthalum salicifolium

60

Calceolaria - Calceolaria spp.

60

Calendula - Calendula officinalis

65

California Poppy - Eschscholtzia californica

60

Calliopsis - Coreopsis bicolor, C. drummondi, C. elegans

65

Campanula:

  Canterbury Bells - Campanula medium

 

60

  Cup and Saucer Bellflower - Campanula medium

    calycanthema

60

  Carpathian Bellflower - Campanula carpatica

50

  Peach Bellflower - Campanula persicifolia

50

Candytuft, Annual - Iberis amara, I. umbellata

65

Candytuft, Perennial - Iberis gibraltarica, I. sempervirens

55

*Castor Bean - Ricinus communis

60

Cathedral Bells - Cobaea scandens

65

Celosia - Celosia argentea

65

Centaurea:

  Basket Flower - Centaurea americana,

  Cornflower - C. cyanus

 

60

Dusty Miller - C. candidissima, Royal Centaurea - C.         imperialis

60

   Sweet Sultan - C. moschata, Velvet Centaurea - C.   gymnocarpa

60

Cerastium, snow-in-summer - Cerastium biebersteini and

C. tomentosum

65

Chinese Forget-me-not - Cynoglossum amabile

55

Chrysanthemum, Annual - Chrysanthemum carinatum,

C. coronarium, C. segetum

40

Cineraria - Senecio cruentus

60

Clarkia - Clarkia elegans

65

Cleome - Cleome gigantea

65

Coleus - Coleus blumei

65

Columbine - Aquilegia spp.

50

Coral Bells - Heuchera sanguinea

55

Coreopsis, Perennial - Coreopsis lanceolata

40

Corn, ornamental - Zea mays

75

Cosmos:

Sensation, Mammoth and Crested types - Cosmos bipinnatus

 

65

Klondyke type - C. sulphureus

65

Crossandra­ - Crossandra infundibuliformis

50

Dahlia - Dahlia spp.

55

Daylily - Hemerocallis spp.

45

Delphinium, Perennial:

Belladonna and Bellamosum types; Cardinal Larkspur -

Delphinium cardinale

 

55

Chinensis types; Pacific Giant, Gold Medal and other

hybrids of D. elatum

55

Dianthus:

Carnation - Dianthus caryophyllus

 

60

China Pinks - Dianthus chinensis, heddewigi, heddensis

70

Grass Pinks - Dianthus plumarius

60

Maiden Pinks - Dianthus deltoides

60

Sweet William - Dianthus barbatus

70

Sweet Wivelsfield - Dianthus allwoodi

60

Didiscus, blue lace flower - Didiscus coerulea

65

Doronicum, leopard's bane - Doronicum caucasicum

60

Dracaena - Dracaena indivisa

55

Dragon Tree - Dracaena draco

40

English Daisy - Bellis perennis

55

Flowering Maple - Abutilon spp.

35

Flax - Golden flax, Linum flavum; Flowering flax

L. grandiflorum; Perennial flax, L. perenne

Foxglove - Digitalis spp.

60

Gaillardia, Annual - Gaillardia pulchella; G. picta;

Perennial - G. grandiflora

60

Gerbera, transvaal daisy - Gerbera jamesoni

45

Geum - Geum spp.

60

Gilia - Gilia spp.

55

Gloriosa daisy, rudbeckia - Echinacea purpurea and Rudbeckia hirta

65

Gloxinia, Sinningia speciosa

60

Godetia - Godetia amoena, G. grandiflora

40

Gourds:

Yellow Flowered - Cucurbita pepo

 

65

White Flowered - Lagenaria sisceraria

70

Dishcloth - Luffa cylindrica

70

Gypsophila:

Annual Baby's Breath - Gypsophila elegans

 

70

Perennial Baby's Breath - G. paniculata, G. pacifica, G. repens

70

Helenium - Helenium autumnale

70

Helichrysum - Helichrysum monstrosum

40

Heliopsis - Heliopsis scabra

60

Heliotrope - Heliotropium spp.

55

Helipterum, Acroclinium - Helipterum roseum

35

Hesperis, sweet rocket - Hesperis matronalis

60

*Hollyhock - Althea rosea

65

Hunnemania, mexican tulip poppy - Hunnemania fumariaefolia

65

*Hyacinth bean - Dolichos lablab

60

Impatiens - Impatiens holstii, I. sultani

70

*Ipomea - Cypress Vine - Ipomea quamoclit; Moonflower -

I. noctiflora; Morning Glories, Cardinal Climber, Hearts

and Honey Vine - Ipomea spp.

55

Jerusulem cross, maltese cross - Lychnis chalcedonica

75

Job's Tears - Coix lacrymajobi

70

Kochia - Kochia childsi

70

Larkspur, Annual - Delphinium ajacis

55

Lantana - Lantana camara, L. hybrida

60

Lilium, regal lily - Lilium regale

35

Linaria - Linaria spp.

50

Lobelia, Annual - Lobelia erinus

65

Lunaria, Annual - Lunaria annua

65

*Lupine - Lupinus spp.

65

Marigold - Tagetes spp.

65

Marvel of Peru - Mirabilis jalapa

65

Matricaria, feverfew - Matricaria spp.

60

Mignonette - Reseda odorata

60

Myosotis - Myosotis alpestris, M. oblongata, M. palustris

55

Nasturtium - Tropaeolum spp.

50

Nemesia - Nemesia spp.

60

Nemophila - Nemophila insignis

65

Nemophila, spotted - Nemophila maculata

70

Nicotiana - Nicotiana affinis, N. sanderae, N. sylvestris

60

Nierembergia - Nierembergia spp.

65

Nigella - Nigella damascena

55

Pansy - Viola tricolor

55

Penstemon - Penstemon barbatus, P. grandiflorus,

P. laevigatus, P. pubescens

60

Petunia - Petunia spp.

60

Phacelia - Phacelia campanularia, P. minor, P. tanacetifolia

45

Phlox, Annual - Phlox drummondi all types and varieties

65

Physalis - Physalis spp.

55

Platycodon, balloon flower - Platycodon grandiflorum

60

Plumbago, cape - Plumbago capensis

60

Ponytail - Beaucarnea recurvata

50

Poppy:

Shirley Poppy - Papaver rhoesa

 

40

Iceland Poppy - P. nudicaule

60

Oriental Poppy - P. orientale

60

Tulip Poppy - P. glaucum

60

Portulace - Portulaca grandiflora

60

Primula, primrose - Primula spp.

55

Pyrethrum, painted daisy - Pyrethrum coccineum

50

Salpiglossis - Salpiglossis gloxinaeflora, S. sinuata

60

Salvia - Scarlet Sage - Salvia splendens; Mealycup Sage,

blue bedder - Salvia farinacea

60

Saponaria - Saponaria ocymoides, S. vaccaria

50

Scabiosa, Annual - Scabiosa atropurpurea

60

Scabiosa, Perennial - Scabiosa caucasica

50

Schizanthus - Schizanthus spp.

40

*Sensitive plant, mimosa - Mimosa pudica

60

Shasta Daisy - Chrysanthemum maximum,

C. leucanthemum

65

Silk Oak - Grevillea robusta

65

Snapdragon - Antirrhinum spp.

25

Solanum - Solanum spp.

55

Statice - Statice sinuata, S. suworonii, flower heads

60

Stocks:

Common - Mathiola incana

 

50

Evening Scented - Mathiola bicornis

65

Sunflower - Helianthus spp.

65

Sunrose - Helianthemum spp.

70

*Sweet Pea, Annual and Perennial other than dwarf bush -

Lathyrus odoratus, L. latifolius

30

*Sweet Pea, dwarf bush - Lathyrus odoratus

75

Tahoka daisy - Machaeanthera tanacetifolia

65

Thunbergia - Thunbergia alata

60

Torch Flower - Tithonia speciosa

60

Torenia, wishbone flower - Torenia fournieri

70

Tritoma Kniphofia spp.

70

Verbena, Annual - Verbena hybrida

65

Vinca - Vinca rosea

35

Viola - Viola cornuta

60

Virginian stocks - Malcolmia maritima

55

Wallflower - Cheiranthus allioni

65

Yucca, Adam's needle - Yucca filamentosa

65

Zinnia, except Linearis and Creeping - Zinnia angustifolia,

Z. elegans, Z. grandiflora, Z. gracillima, Z. haegeana,

Z. multiflora, Z. pumila

50

Zinnia, Linearis and Creeping - Zinnia linearis,

  Sanvitalia procumbens

65

All other kinds

50

 

          (b)  For the kinds of flower seeds listed in Table 2200-2 that are marked with an asterisk, the percentage shall be the total of percentage germination and percentage hard seed. For other kinds, it shall be the percentage germination.

 

          (c)  A mixture of kinds of flower seeds shall be considered to be below the germination standard if the germination of any kind or combination of kinds constituting 25 percent or more of the mixture by number is below standard for the kind or kinds involved.

 

Source.  #5083, eff 2-26-91; EXPIRED: 2-26-97

 

New.  #6495, eff 4-23-97, EXPIRED: 4-23-05

 

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PART Agr 2205  TREE AND SHRUB SEED SPECIES

 

          Agr 2205.01  Tree and Shrub Species Subject to Germination Labeling Requirements.

 

          (a)  The tree and shrub seed species listed in Table 2200-3 below shall be subject to the germination labeling provisions of RSA 433:3;

 

Table 2200-3 Tree and Shrub Seed Species Subject to Germination Labeling

 

Latin Name/Common Name

 

Abies amabilis (Dougl.) Forbes - Pacific Silver Fir

Abies balsamea (L.) Mill. - Balsam Fir

Abies concolor (Gord. Glend.) Lindl. - White Fir

Abies fraseri (Pursh.) Poir - Fraser Fir

Abies grandis (Dougl.) Lindl. - Grand Fir

Abies homolepis Sieb Zucc. - Nikko Fir

Abies lasiocarpa (Hook) Nutt. - Subalpine Fir

Abies magnifica A. Murr. - California Red Fir

Abies magnifica variety. shastensis Lemm. - Shasta Red Fire

Abies procera Rehd. - Nobel Fir

Abies veitchii (Lindl.) - Veitch Fir

Acer ginnala Maxim. - Amur Maple

Acer macrophyllum Pursh. - Bigleaf Maple

Acer negundo L. - Boxelder

Acer pensylvanicum L. - Striped Maple

Acer platanoides L. - Norway Maple

Acer pseudoplatanus L. - Sycamore Maple

Acer rubrum L. - Red Maple

Acer saccharinum L. - Silver Maple

Acer saccharum Marsh, - Sugar Maple

Acer spicatum Lam. - Mountain Maple

Aesculus pavia L. - Red Buckeye

Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle - Tree of Heaven, Ailanthus

Berberis thunbergil DC. - Japanese Barberry

Berberis vulgaris L. - European Barberry

Betula lenta L. - Sweet Birch

Betula alleghaniensis Britton - Yellow Birch

Betula nigra L. - River Birch

Betula papyrifera Marsh. - Paper Birch

Betula pendula Roth. - European White Birch

Betula populifolian Marsh. - Gray Birch

Carya illinoensis (Wang.) K. Koch - Pecan

Carya ovata (Mill) K. Koch - Shagbark hickory

Casuarina spp. - Beefwood

Catalpa bignonioides Walt. - Southern Catalpa

Catalpa speciosa Warder. - Northern Caralpa

Cedrus atlantica Manetti - Atlas Cedar

Cedrus deodara (Roxb.) Loud. - Deodar Cedar

Cedrus libani (Loud.) - Cedar of Lebanon

Celastrus orbiculata Thunb. - Oriental Bittersweet

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (A. Murr.) Parl - Port Oxford Cedar

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis (D. Don.) Spach. - Alaska Cedar

Clastrus scandens L. - American Bittersweet

Cornus florida L. - Flowering dogwood

Cornus stolonifera Michx. - Red-osier dogwood

Crataegus mollis - Downy hawthorn

Cupressus arizonica Greene - Arizona Cypress

Eucalyptus deglupta

Eucalyptus gradis

Fraxinus americana L. - White Ash

Fraxinus excelsior L. - European Ash

Fraxinus latifolia Benth. - Oregon Ash

Fraxinus nigra Marsh. - Black Ash

Fraxinus pensylvanica Marsh. - Green Ash

Fraxinus pensylvanica variety lanceolata (Borkh.) Sarg. - Green Ash

Gleditsia triacanthos L. - Honey Locust

Grevillea robusta - Silk-oak

Larix decidua Mill - European Larch

Larix eurolepis Henry - Dunkfeld Larch

Larix leptolepis (Sieb. Zucc.) Gord. - Japanese Larch

Larix occidentalis Nutt. - Western Larch

Larix sibirica Ledeb. - Siberian Larch

Libocedrus decurrens - Incense-Cedar

Liquidambar styraciflua L. - Sweetgum

Liriodendron tulipifera L. - Yellow-Poplar

Magnolia grandiflora - Southern Magnolia

Malus spp. - Apple

Malus spp. - Crabapple

Nyssa aquatica L. - Water Tupelo

Nyssa sylvatica variety sylvatica - Black tupelo

Picea abies (L.) Karst. - Norway Spruce

Picea engelmanni Parry - Engelmann Spruce

Picea glauca (Moench.) Voss - White Spruce

Picea glauca variety albertiana (S. Brown) Sarg. - Western White Spruce, Alberta White Spruce

Picea glehnii (Fr. Schmidt) Mast. - Sakhalin Spruce

Picea jezoensis (Sieb. Zucc.) Carr - Yeddo Spruce

Picea koyamai Shiras. - Koyama Spruce

Picea mariana (Mill.) B.S.P. - Black Spruce

Picea omorika (Pancic.) Purkyne - Serbian Spruce

Picea orientalis (L.) Link. - Oriental Spruce

Picea polita (Sieb. Zucc.) Carr - Tigertail Spruce

Picea pungens Engelm. - Blue Spruce, Colorado Spruce

Picea pungens variety glauca Reg. - Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea rubens Sarg. - Red Spruce

Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr - Sitka Spruce

Pinus albicaulis Engelm. - Whitebark Pine

Pinus aristata Engelm. - Bristlecone Pine

Pinus banksiana Lamb. - Jack Pine

Pinus canariensis C. Smith - Canary Pine

Pinus caribaea - Caribbean Pine

Pinus cembroides Zucc. - Mexican Pinyon Pine

Pinus clausa - Sand Pine

Pinus conorta Dougl. - Lodgepole Pine

Pinus contorta variety latifolia Engelm. - Lodgepole Pine

Pinus coulteri D. Don. - Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine

Pinus densiflora Sieb. Zucc. - Japanese Red Pine

Pinus echinata Mill. - Shortleaf Pine

Pinus elliottii Engelm. - Slash Pine

Pinus flexilis James - Limber Pine

Pinus glabra Walt. - Spruce Pine

Pinus griffithi McClelland - Himalayan Pine

Pinus halepensis Mill. - Aleppo Pine

Pinus jeffreyi Grev. Balf. - Jeffrey Pine

Pinus khasya Royle - Khasia Pine

Pinus lambertiana Dougl. - Sugar Pine

Pinus heldreichii variety leucodermis (Ant.) Markgraf ex Fitschen - Balkan Pine, Bosnian Pine

Pinus markusii DeVriese - Markus Pine

Pinus monticola Dougl. - Western White Pine

Pinus mugo Turra. - Mountain Pine

Pinus mugo variety mughus (Scop.) Zenari - Mugo Swiss Mountain Pine

Pinus muricata D. Don. - Bishoppine

Pinus nigra Arnold - Austrian Pine

Pinus nigra poiretiana (Ant.) Aschers Graebn. - Corsican Pine

Pinus palustris Mill. - Longleaf Pine

Pinus parviflora Sieb. Zucc. - Japanese White Pine

Pinus patula Schl. Cham. - Jelecote Pine

Pinus pinaster Sol. - Cluster Pine

Pinus pinea L. - Italian Stone Pine

Pinus ponderosa Laws. - Ponderosa Pine, Western Yellow Pine

Pinus radiata D. Don. - Monterey Pine

Pinus resinosa Ait. - Red Pine, Norway Pine

Pinus rigida Mill. - Pitch Pine

Pinus serotina Michx. - Pond Pine

Pinus strobus L. - Eastern White Pine

Pinus sylvestris L. - Scotch Pine

Pinus taeda L. - Loblolly Pine

Pinus taiwanensis Hayata - Formosa Pine

Pinus thunbergii Parl. - Japanese Black Pine

Pinus virginiana Mill. - Virginia Pine, Scrub Pine

Platanus occidentalis L. - American Sycamore

Populus spp. - Poplars

Prunus armeriaca L. - Apricot

Prunus avium (L.) L. - Cherry

Prunus domestica L. - Plum, Prune

Prunus persica Batsch. – Peach

Pseudotsuga menziesii variety glauca (Beissn.) Franco - Blue Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii variety caesia (Beissn.) Franco - Gray Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii variety viridis - Green Douglas Fir

Pyrus communis L. - Pear

Quercus spp. - (Red or black oak group)

Quercus alba L. - White oak

Quercus muehlenbergii Engelm. - Chinkapin oak

Quercus virginiana Mill. - Live Oak

Rhododendron spp. – Rhododendron

Robinia pseudoacacia L. - Black Locust

Rosa multiflora Thunb. - Japanese Rose

Sequoia gigantea (Lindl.) Decne. - Giant Sequoia

Sequoia sempervirens (D. Don.) Engl. - Redwod

Syringa vulgaris L. - Common Lilac

Thuja occidentalis L. - Northern White Cedar, Eastern Arborvitae

Thuja orientalis L. - Oriental Arborvitae, Chinese Arborvitae

Thuja plicata Donn. - Western Red Cedar - Giant Arborvitae

Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr. - Eastern Hemlock, Canada Hemlock

Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. - Western Hemlock, Pacific Hemlock

Ulmus americana L. - American Elm

Ulmus parvifolia Jacq. - Chinese Elm

Ulmus pumila L. - Siberian Elm

Vitis vulpina L. - Riverbank Grape

 

Source.  #5083, eff 2-26-91; EXPIRED: 2-26-97

 

New.  #6495, eff 4-23-97, EXPIRED: 4-23-05

 

New.  #12469, INTERIM, eff 1-26-18, EXPIRES: 7-25-18; ss by #12576, eff 7-21-18

 

PART Agr  2206  HERMETICALLY-SEALED SEED

 

          Agr 2206.01  Standards, Requirements, and Conditions for Hermetically-Sealed Seed.

 

          (a)  Hermetically-sealed seed shall be packaged within 9 months after harvest.

 

          (b)  The container used for hermetically-sealed seed shall not allow water vapor penetration through any wall, including the seals, greater than 0.05 grams of water per 24 hours per 100 square inches of surface at 100- F. with a relative humidity on one side of 90 percent and on the other side 0 percent.

 

          (c)  Water vapor penetration (WVP) shall be measured by the standards of the U.S. Bureau of Standards as: gm.H20/24 hr./100 sq. in./100....F./90% RHV.0% RH

 

          (d)  The seed in the container shall not exceed the percentage of moisture, on a wet weight basis, as listed in Table 2200-4 and Table 2200-5 below:

 

Table 2200-4 Maximum Moisture for Hermetically –Sealed Agricultural Seed

 

Name                         Maximum Percentage of Moisture

 

                          Beet, Field                                                      7.5

                          Beet, Sugar                                                     7.5

                          Bluegrass, Kentucky                                       6.0

                          Clover, Crimson                                             8.0

                          Fescue, Red                                                    8.0

                          Ryegrass, Annual                                            8.0

                          Ryegrass, Perennial                                         8.0

                          All Others                                                      6.0

                          Mixture of Above                                           8.0

 

Table 2200-5 Maximum Moisture for Hermetically –Sealed Vegetable Seed

 

Name                                 Maximum Percentage of Moisture

 

                          Bean, Garden                                                  7.0

Bean, Lima                                           7.0

Beet                                                     7.5

         Broccoli                                          5.0

         Brussels Sprouts                             5.0

         Cabbage                                         5.0

         Carrot                                             7.0

         Cauliflower                                     5.0

         Celeriac                                          7.0

         Celery                                            7.0

         Chard, Swiss                                   7.5

         Chinese Cabbage                            5.0

         Chives                                            6.5

         Collards                                          5.0

         Corn, Sweet                                    8.0

         Cucumber                                      6.0

         Eggplant                                         6.0

         Kale                                               5.0

         Kohlrabi                                         5.0

         Leek                                               6.5

         Lettuce                                           5.5

         Muskmelon                                    6.0

         Mustard, India                                5.0

         Onion                                             6.5

         Onion, Welsh                                 6.5

         Parsley                                           6.5

         Parsnip                                           6.0

Pea                                                       7.0

  Pepper                                                    4.5

  Pumpkin                                                6.0

  Radish                                                    5.0

  Rutabaga                                                5.0

  Spinach                                                  8.0

  Squash                                                   6.0

  Tomato                                                  5.5

  Turnip                                                    5.0

  Watermelon                                            6.5

  All others                                               6.0

 

          (e)  The container shall be conspicuously labeled in not less than 8-point type to indicate:

 

(1)  That the container is hermetically-sealed;

 

(2)  That the seed has been preconditioned as to moisture content; and

 

(3)  The calendar month and year in which the germination test was completed.

 

          (f)  The percentage of germination of seed at the time of packaging shall have been equal to or above the standards specified in Agr 2203.

 

Source.  #5083, eff 2-26-91; EXPIRED: 2-26-97

 

New.  #6495, eff 4-23-97, EXPIRED: 4-23-05

 

New.  #12469, INTERIM, eff 1-26-18, EXPIRES: 7-25-18; ss by #12576, eff 7-21-18 (formerly Agr 2207.01)

 

PART Agr 2207  WHITE SWEET CLOVER

 

          Agr 2207.01  White Sweet Clover Labeling Requirements.

 

          (a)  Sweet clover seed containing more than 5 percent of yellow sweet clover seed, or more

than 1.25 percent mottled seeds, shall not be labeled white sweet clover.

 

          (b)  Sweet clover seed containing more than 5 percent yellow sweet clover seed shall be labeled sweet clover or as a mixture.

 

Source.  #5083, eff 2-26-91; EXPIRED: 2-26-97

 

New.  #6495, eff 4-23-97, EXPIRED: 4-23-05

 

New.  #12469, INTERIM, eff 1-26-18, EXPIRES: 7-25-18; ss by #12576, eff 7-21-18

 

PART Agr 2208  SEEDS FOR SPROUTING

 

          Agr 2208.01  Labeling Seeds for Sprouting.  The following information shall be on all labels of seed sold for sprouting for salad or culinary purposes:

 

          (a)  The commonly accepted name of kind or kinds;

 

          (b)  The seed lot number;

 

          (c)  The percentage by weight of each pure seed component in excess of 5 percent of the whole, if occurring;

 

          (d)  The percentage by weight of other crop seeds, if occurring;

 

          (e ) The percentage by weight of inert matter, if occurring;

 

          (f)  The percentage by weight of weed seeds, if occurring;

 

          (g)  The percentage of germination of each pure seed component;

 

          (h)  The percentage of hard seed, if present; and

 

          (i)  The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages.

 

Source.  #5083, eff 2-26-91; EXPIRED: 2-26-97

 

New.  #6495, eff 4-23-97, EXPIRED: 4-23-05

 

New.  #12469, INTERIM, eff 1-26-18, EXPIRES: 7-25-18; ss by #12576, eff 7-21-18 (formerly Agr 2210.01)

 

PART Agr 2209  GROWER’S DECLARATION

 

          Agr 2209.01  Grower’s Declaration.  A grower's declaration shall be a statement signed by the grower giving, for any lot of seed, the lot number, the kind, variety, origin and weight.

 

Source.  #5083, eff 2-26-91; EXPIRED: 2-26-97

 

New.  #6495, eff 4-23-97, EXPIRED: 4-23-05

 

New.  #12469, INTERIM, eff 1-26-18, EXPIRES: 7-25-18; ss by #12576, eff 7-21-18

 

PART Agr 2210  LABELING OF SEED DISTRIBUTED TO WHOLESALERS

 

          Agr 2210.01  Labeling of Seed Distributed to Wholesalers.

 

          (a) After seed has been conditioned, as defined in RSA 433:1 VIII, it shall be labeled in accordance with RSA 433:2 before distribution to any person including a wholesaler.

 

          (b)  Each bag or lot of seed shall be labeled in accordance with RSA 433:2 when supplied to a retailer or consumer.

 

          (c)  Labeling of seed supplied to a wholesaler may be by invoice if each bag or other container is clearly identified by a lot number stenciled on the container or if the seed is in bulk. A wholesaler means one whose predominant business is to supply seed to other distributors rather than to consumers of seed.

 

          (d)  Each bag or container that is not labeled by invoice in accordance with Agr 2210.01(c) shall carry a complete label in compliance with RSA 433:2.

 

Source.  #6495, eff 4-23-97, EXPIRED: 4-23-05

 

New.  #12469, INTERIM, eff 1-26-18, EXPIRES: 7-25-18; ss by #12576, eff 7-21-18

 

PART Agr 2211  SEED RELABELING

 

          Agr 2211.01  Relabeling Seed Containers.  The person who relabels seed in their original containers shall provide the following on the containers:

 

          (a)  The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentage;

 

                 (b)  The same lot designation as on the original labels; and

 

          (c)  The identity of the labeling person if different from original labeler.

 

Source.  #12576, eff 7-21-18 (formerly Agr 2209.01)

 

PART Agr 2212  OFFICIAL DEFINITIONS

 

          Agr 2212.01  Official Definitions.  Except as the commissioner designates otherwise in specific cases under these rules, or by statue, the definitions shall be those adopted and published in the Recommended Uniform State Seed Law by the Association of American Seed Control Officials, Edition 2016, available as specified in Appendix II.

 

Source.  #12576, eff 7-21-18

 

PART Agr 2213  SEED LABELING LICENSE

 

          Agr 2213.01  Requirements for License.

 

          (a)  As provided in RSA 433:9-a, persons labeling agricultural, vegetable, flower, and tree and shrub seeds for planting purposes, for distribution, or sale in this state shall obtain a seed labeling license.

 

          (b)  Such applications for licensure shall be submitted annually on the application for Seed Labeling License form furnished by the commissioner accompanied by a $75 fee payable to “Treasurer, State of New Hampshire”.

 

          (c)  All seed labeling licenses shall expire on December 31 of each year.

 

          (d)  The applicant shall provide the following on the “Application for Seed Labeling License” form:

 

(1)  The name and address of the person labeling seed;

 

(2)  License year;

 

(3)  Telephone number, and email;

 

(4)  Signature and title of person applying;

 

(5) Date of application;

 

(6)  The type of seed being distributed in this state; and

 

(7)  The product or brand names under which the seed shall be sold.

 

Source.  #12576, eff 7-21-18 (formerly Agr 2208.01)

 

Appendix I

 

Rule

Specific State Statute which the Rule is Intended to Implement

Agr 2200

RSA 433:7, III

(Specific rules implementing specific statutes are listed below)

 

Agr 2201

RSA 433:7, III (a)

Agr 2202

RSA 433:4, I (d) & (e), 433:7, III (b)

Agr 2203

RSA 433:2, 433:7, III (c)

Agr 2204

RSA 433:2, 433:7, III (d) & (e)

Agr 2205

RSA 433:3, II (g), 433:7 III (f)

Agr 2206

RSA 433:2, I (a), 433:7, III (j)

Agr 2207

RSA 433:2, II, 433:7, III

Agr 2208

RSA 433:2, 433:7, III (l)

Agr 2209

RSA 433:2, 433:7, III

Agr 2210

RSA 433:2, 433:7, III

Agr 2211

RSA 433:2, VI, 433:7, III (l)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix II

 

Rule

Material Incorporated

How Material May be Obtained

and Costs

Agr 2201.01

AOSA Rules for Testing Seeds

2017 Edition

Volumes 1-4

 

 

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Agr 2212.01

AASCO Recommended Uniform State Seed Law

Section 1, Official Definitions

2016 Edition

 

Association of American Seed Control Officials

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