[Arisaema-l] Pacific Rim

[James Waddick]

>The phyto certificate is very reasonable compared to other nurseries 
>in North America, and so is 20% to bare root the plants, compared to 
>other nurseries with exclusive catalogues. Many of the Items are a 
>little more expensive than in Britain, but are comparable.

Dear Peter,
	I think many gardeners in the US might have some fears about 
importing plants even from neighboring Canada. This is not rocket 
science.  The USDA can provide a very general plant import permit at 
no cost (free) (All forms on the www.  The exporter has the 
responsibility for getting a phytosanitary inspection and 
certification. Plants have to prepared according to regulations and 
this takes time which costs money.  Except for the import permit and 
cash, and a bit of worry, this is all done by the exporter.

	Some of these regulations seem odd for American 'importing' 
from far off 'Canada', but the same regulations protect Americans 
from more difficult imports from far off countries. I would not 
recommend importing orchids from Madagascar for example, but I know 
some one who has done this too. Much more work involved.

	And this is a very sound and reliable nursery. Just write and 
ask if you have questions.

			Best		Jim W.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph.    816-746-1949
Zone 5 Record low -23F
	Summer 100F +