Hi Leigh and Ron, yes, Ron is correct in pointing this out, not all parcels are inspected. However, I always insist that proper requirements are adhered to when sending into Aust., as quarantine restrictions are very important and vital to protesct us from unwanted pests. I am always happy to see that a parcel has been inspected. It means that they are doing the job properly. Ron, lovely weather here at present. Lovely warm days and we have had some rain (much needed). regards, Bill Richardson, Ixia King Summer 10c. to 36c. at present West Gippsland, Victoria, Australia ixia@dcsi.net.au http://www.angelfire.com/ri/ixia/ "Almost any garden, if you see it at just the right moment, can be confused with Paradise" Henry Mitchell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronald Redding" <ron_redding@hotmail.com> To: <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [pbs] Seed imports to Oz > Leigh > > I have found the same as Bill however on the very odd occassion packages are > sometimes not inspected however $40 for a phytosanitary certificate is a > bargain in my neck of the woods it is more like $200 our government charges > by 15 minute brackets and I have to pay $70 travel costs even before they > start. > > Just so you know do not start sending plants or seeds without the proper > labelling to Australia I have had the feds go through my greenhouse because > of gifts with the best of intentions. Once is usually dealt with politely > with understanding however I would never want to go through the possibility > of losing a collection that has taken so long and so much effort to get to > see it destroyed before my eyes. > > Kind Regards and Best Wishes > Ron Redding > Hervey Bay > Australia > > _________________________________________________________________ > Advertisement: Meet Sexy Singles Today @ Lavalife - Click here > http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx/… en%5FAU%26a%3D23769&_t=754951090&_r=endtext_lavalife_dec_meet&_m=EXT > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php >