Hi Group;

It's been a long time but since when did this requirement go into effect. We
used to just bring the plants in bare root they would go through USDA
Inspection at their entry point, usually NY, and then were sent on their
merry
way to us. No four month quarantine.

There is no four month quarantine. The article refers to the Phals' re
establishment period, after repotting in the US of A, usually 6 to 8 months.
Actual FL average is usually four months. Believe that refers to the USDA and
State plant inspection cycles, which has the inspector coming every ninety
days. Need the inspection certificate to move the plants in interstate or
intrastate commerce. With elimination of Q37 for Phals., the inspection
certificate could be issued on landing, no grow out period. As is now done for
Phals, Cats, Dends, etc, landing in coconut or tree fern. The Taiwanese seem to
dislike coconut, but the Thais love it, just check at HD or Lowes.

Since 1983 (date of our commercial import permits) for us, the inspectors show
up like clock work. Recently, he got here two days after the shipment arrived.
In FL, the state inspectors automatically get a copy of all commercial orchid
shipment manifests from USDA, MM. Casual walk throughs or small hand carried
luggage are seldom noted, even though USDA and FWS have confiscatory powers,
under CITES.

Well, Bye. Got to batten down. Charley missed us by 30 miles, but looks like
Frances is going to get us from behind. Good Luck Diana and Frank, Mick, and
all other FL RGOers, hope to see all of you back here after the 'blow.

Jerry and Karen

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