Getting plants inspected in the U.S. is more difficult now than it used to be, in Oregon at any rate. There used to be state inspectors throughout the state, but in the 90s the regional offices were closed and anyone needing an inspection needed to drive to Salem. Since that involved a couple of hours driving, I began to get plants inspected at the Portland airport. All they asked was that I come in the afternoon when they had an extra person in the office. The last time I had plants inspected at the Portland Oregon airport, I met an entirely new set of people who were surprised at my request for inspection. There were six inspectors, all working on seeds, and they did not do plants. They agreed to do it, but told us to go away and eat lunch and they would phone our cellphone when they were finished. It is lucky we were not planning to catch a plane. I was told to get plants inspected at the State Agriculture Department next time - in other words, drive down to Salem. I haven't bought plants in Oregon since. Diane Whitehead Victoria, B.C., Canada