§ 111.12. Labeling of flower seeds.
The provisions in 3 Pa.C.S. § 7104 (relating to labels and labeling) require that flower seeds be labeled with the name of the kind and variety or a statement of type and performance characteristics as prescribed by the Department of Agriculture. This provision shall be complied with as follows:
(1) For seeds of plants grown primarily for their blooms:
(i) If the seeds are of a single named variety, the kind and variety shall be stated, such as: ‘‘Marigold Butterball.’’
(ii) If the seeds are of a single type and color for which there is no specific variety name, the type of plant, if significant, and the type and color of bloom shall be indicated, such as: ‘‘Scabiosa Tall, Large-Flowered, Double, Pink.’’
(iii) If the seeds consist of an assortment or mixture of colors or varieties of a single kind, the kind name, the type of plant, if significant, and the type or types of bloom shall be indicated. It shall be clearly indicated that the seed is mixed or assorted, such as: ‘‘Marigold, Dwarf Double French, Mixed Colors.’’
(iv) If the seeds consist of an assortment or mixture of kinds and varieties, it shall be clearly indicated that the seed is assorted or mixed and specific use of the assortment or mixture shall be indicated, such as: ‘‘Cut Flower Mixture,’’ or ‘‘Rock Garden Mixture.’’ Statements such as ‘‘General Purpose Mixture,’’ ‘‘Wonder Mixture’’ or another statement which fails to indicate the specific use of the seed may not be considered as meeting the requirements of this section unless the specific use of the mixture is also stated. Containers over 3 grams shall list the kind or kind and variety names in excess of 5.0% in the order of their predominance giving the percentage by weight of each. Components of less than 5.0% shall be listed but need not be in order of predominance. A single percentage by weight shall be given for these components. Containers of 3 grams or less shall list the components without giving percentage by weight and need not be in order of predominance.
(v) Flower seed mixtures shall be considered misleading if the kinds or kinds and varieties found by analysis differs by 20% or more of those listed on the label.
(2) For seeds of plants grown for ornamental purposes other than their blooms, the kind and variety shall be stated or the kind shall be stated together with a descriptive statement concerning the ornamental part of the plant, such as: ‘‘Ornamental Gourds,’’ ‘‘Small Fruited,’’ ‘‘Mixed.’’
(3) It is permissible to label vegetable and flower seed kinds in containers of 1 pound or less with the statement: ‘‘Packed for (YY)’’ and ‘‘Sell by (12/YY)’’ and an identifying lot number for the calendar year in which they are being offered for sale.
Source The provisions of this § 111.12 amended through November 7, 1986, effective November 8, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 4383; amended May 22, 2009, effective June 22, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 2573. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (260951) to (260952).
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