[Transplanted plants require no guarantee.] [The minimum guarantee shall
be 90 days from the time of planting.] [Replace palms which are not alive
at the end of a one-year period.]]
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
PLANTS
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NOTE: Check with local Agriculture County Extension
Service Office for the species and varieties of
plants recommended for the project area.
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2.1.1
Regulations and Varieties
Furnish nursery stock in accordance with ANSI Z60.1, except as otherwise
specified or indicated. Each plant or group of planting shall have a "key"
number indicated on the nursery certifications of the plant schedule.
Furnish plants grown under climatic conditions similar to those in the
locality of the project. [Spray plants budding into leaf or having soft
growth with an antidesiccant before digging]. Plants of the same specified
size shall be of uniform size and character of growth. All plants shall
comply with all Federal and State Laws requiring inspection for plant
diseases and infestation.
2.1.2
Shape and Condition
Well-branched, well-formed, sound, vigorous, healthy planting stock free
from disease, sunscald, windburn, abrasion, and harmful insects or insect
eggs and having a healthy, normal, and undamaged root system.
2.1.2.1
Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
Symmetrically developed and of uniform habit of growth, with straight boles
or stems, and free from objectionable disfigurements.
2.1.2.2
Evergreen Trees and Shrubs
Well developed symmetrical tops with typical spread of branches for each
particular species or variety.
2.1.2.3
Ground Covers and Vines
Number and length of runners and clump sizes indicated, and of the proper
age for the grade of plants indicated, furnished in removable containers,
integral containers, or formed homogeneous soil section.
2.1.3
Plant Size
Minimum sizes measured after pruning and with branches in normal position,
shall conform to measurements indicated, based on the average width or
height of the plant for the species as specified in ANSI Z60.1. Plants
larger in size than specified may be provided with approval of the
[Contracting Officer] [_____]. When larger plants are provided, increase
the ball of earth or spread of roots in accordance with ANSI Z60.1.
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