Crown vetch seed shall be inoculated according to the supplier's recommendations. However, when seeding with the hydroseeder the inoculant shall be increased to five times the recommended rate. If test results indicate noncompliance with the above germination or purity requirements, or both, additional seed may be added to give the equivalent germination or purity, or both. The Division reserves the right to test, reject or approve all seed after delivery on the project.
715.29 Inoculating Bacteria :
This material shall be used to treat all leguminous seed and shall be a pure culture of nitrogen fixing bacteria selected for maximum vitality and ability to transform nitrogen from the air into soluble n itrates and deposit them in the soil. It shall not be more than one year old.
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715.33 Vines and Ground Cover Plants :
This material shall have a healthy, well -formed root system, free from disease. All transported stock is subject to inspection by the State Agriculture Department for insect or plant pests, and subject to rejecti on if found lacking in any of the above requirements. All plants shall be nursery grown, two years or older, and of the quality and size designated on the Plans, subject to approval both at the nursery and on the planting site. All vines and ground cover plants shall meet the requirements of U.S.A. Standard for Nursery Stock, AAN. The 1969 edition shall govern unless a more recent issue is in effect at the time of advertisement of bids. For vines and ground cover plants, a listing by standard names in e ffect on any date is on file with the Division and is available on request. 715.34: Blank
715.35 Trees and Shrubs :
Plants shall be healthy with well-developed root systems and top growth for the species and shall be free of injury from disease, insects or other causes. All plants shall be true to type and name in accordance with "Standardized Plant Names" where applic able. Plants shall conform to the requirements of U.S.A. Standard for Nursery Stock, AAN. The 1969 edition shall govern unless a more recent issue is in effect at the time of advertisement of bids. Collected plants shall be native or naturalized trees or shrubs growing in soils favorable for digging. The soil shall be of such character as to be readily retained on the roots of transplanted trees and shrubs. The minimum root spread of bare -root collected plants shall be at least one t hird greater than that for nursery grown bare -root plants. Nursery grown stock, balled and burlapped for shipment, shall have ball sizes conforming to an AAN Standards. In the case of collected plants, ball sizes shall be at least 10 percent (10%) greate r in diameter than those specified for nursery grown stock and shall be of sufficient depth to include the greater portion of the root system. For ornamental flowering trees, deciduous and evergreen trees, and deciduous and evergreen shrubs, a listing by standard names in effect on any date is on file with the Division and is available on request.