N.J. Admin. Code § 2:21-1.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:21-1.6 - Flower seeds labeled

(a) The provision that flower seeds be labeled to show, "The name of the kind and variety or a statement of type and performance characteristics," shall be met in one of the following ways:

1. For seed of plans grown primarily for their blooms:

i. If the seeds are of a single name variety, the kind and variety shall be stated, for example--"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, for example--"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. 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."

iv. If the seeds consist of an assortment or mixture of kinds, it shall be clearly indicated that the seed is assorted or mixed and the specific use of the assortment or 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 be considered as meeting the requirements of this provision unless the specific use of the mixture is also stated.

v. Containers of mixed flower seed of over three grams shall list the kind or kind and variety names in excess of 5.0 percent in the order of predominance, giving the percentage by weight of each. Components of less than 5.0 percent may be listed. A single percentage by weight shall be given for these components. Containers of three grams or less shall list the components.

vi. Labeling of flower seed mixtures shall be considered misleading if the kind or kinds and varieties found by analysis differs by 20 percent or more from those listed on the label.

(b) 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, for example--"Ornamental Gourds, Small Fruited Mixed."

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:21-1.6

Amended by R.1996 d.402, effective 8/19/1996.
See: 28 New Jersey Register 2818(a), 28 New Jersey Register 3916(a).