R68-8-11. Labeling of Flower Seeds

Flower seeds shall be labeled with the name of the kind and variety or a statement of type and performance characteristics as prescribed by Section 4-16-4.

A. Seeds of Plants Grown Primarily for Their Blooms.

1. Single Name. Seeds of a single name variety shall be labeled to show the kind and variety name. For example: "Marigold, Butterball."

2. Single Type and Color. Seeds of a single type and color for which there is no special variety name shall be labeled to show either the type of plant or the type of color of bloom. For example: "Scabiosa, Tall, Large Flowered, Double, Pink."

3. Assortment of Colors. Seeds consisting of an assortment of mixture of colors or varieties of a single kind shall be labeled to show the kind name, the type of plant, and the types of bloom. In addition, it shall be clearly indicated that the seed is mixed or assorted. An example of labeling such a mixture or assortment is-"Marigold, Dwarf, Double French, Mixed colors."

4. Assortment of Kinds. Seeds consisting of an assortment of mixture of kinds shall be labeled to clearly indicate that the seed is assorted or mixed and the specific use of the assortment of mixture shall be indicated. For example: "Cut Flower Mixture," or "Rock Garden Mixture." Such statements as "Wild Flower Mixture," "General Purpose Mixture," "Wonder Mixture," or any other statement which fails to indicate the specific use of the seed shall not meet the requirements of this provision unless the specific use of the mixture is also stated.

B. Seeds of Plants Grown for Ornamental Purposes Other Than Their Blooms. Seeds of plants grown for ornamental purposes other than their blooms shall be labeled to show the kind and variety, or the kind together with a descriptive statement concerning the ornamental part of the plant. For example: "Ornamental Gourds, Small Fruited, Mixed."