Section 201.43 - Size of sampleThe following are minimum sizes of samples of agricultural seed, vegetable seed and screenings to be submitted for analysis, test, or examination:
(a) Two ounces (57 grams) of grass seed not otherwise mentioned, white or alsike clover, or seeds not larger than these.(b) Five ounces (142 grams) of red or crimson clover, alfalfa, lespedeza, ryegrass, bromegrass, millet, flax, rape, or seeds of similar size.(c) One pound (454 grams) of sudangrass, proso millet, hemp, or seeds of similar size.(d) Two pounds (907 grams) of cereals, sorghum, vetch, or seeds of similar or larger size.(e) Two quarts (2.2 liters) of screenings.(f) Vegetable seed samples shall consist of at least 400 seeds.(g) Coated seed for a purity analysis shall consist of at least 7,500 seed units. Coated seed for noxious-weed seed examination shall consist of at least 30,000 seed units. Coated seed for germination test only shall consist of at least 1,000 seed units.10 FR 9950, Aug. 11, 1945, as amended at 15 FR 2394, Apr. 28, 1950; 59 FR 64492, Dec. 14, 1994