seed surplus
Jane McGary (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:04:46 PDT)
Iain wrote from Scotland
Whilst not a member per se and therefore not eligible for seed sharing as
the over riding objective here is to acquire seed from known wild origin
provenances for accessioning at ABG never the less I am happy to offer
some of our seeds for distribution amongst members if someone could advise
to whom these should be sent.
Foreign members wishing to donate to the BX should be aware that seeds sent
to the USA are subject to agricultural inspection and possible confiscation
if they are not sent under permit from the ironically named agency, APHIS.
There is a fairly tedious procedure to obtain the permits, document the
exports, and (eventually, you hope) get the seeds. I have a permit, but
certain foreign suppliers with whom I deal have told me not to bother with
following the procedure, and just to take my chances that the little packet
of seeds will arrive "under the radar." So far, they have -- but I know I'm
taking a chance.
Jane McGary
Northwestern Oregon, USA