http://ceris.purdue.edu/napis/pests/… "APHIS has determined that several areas of the United States provide ideal climate conditions for the establishment of Homeria spp. As stated in our proposed rule, we believe there is a significant risk associated with the importation of seeds of Homeria spp. as contaminants of shipments of Australian oats or other varieties of seeds. We believe that such shipments provide a direct path for establishment of Homeria spp. in U.S. pastures, which could result in the poisoning of livestock, reduction of carrying capacity, and substantial losses for U.S. farmers. Further, our review of the scientific literature has revealed that species of the genus Homeria have escaped from garden plantings in Australia and New Zealand into surrounding areas. According to the literature, dispersal occurs by the movement of corms and seeds, aided by humans, animals, wind, and water. When plants dry out at the end of the growing season, they may break off at the soil level, with seed heads attached. The dry plants then may blow around the ground surface, scattering seeds." Mark Mazer Intarsia Ltd. Gaylordsville, Connecticut 06755-0142 USA http://www.therapyshapes.com/ USDA Zone 5 Giant Schnauzer Rescue