Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-12-3-.04 - Flower Seed Germination Standards
(1) The following standards for the
germination of flower seeds are hereby adopted. For the kinds marked with an
asterisk (*), the standard shown includes the total of germination and hard
seed percentages.
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(2) Flower seed kinds not listed shall have a
germination standard of 50%.
(3)
Flower seeds that germinate less than the standard may be sold, offered for
sale, exposed for sale, or transported within this State if labeled with the
words 'below standard' in not less than 8- point type, provided that no seed
marked 'below standard' shall be sold if it falls below 30%
germination.
(4) A mixture of
flower seed kinds will be considered to be below the standard if the
germination of any kind or combination of kinds constituting 25% or more of the
mixture is below standard for the kind or kinds involved.
Notes
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