(1) Unless otherwise specified, storage is to be in air-tight moisture proof containers at a moisture content of less than eight per cent and at a temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit from time of sampling until shipment.

(2) Tree seeds meeting the regular laboratory test standards required for certification will be tagged with the regular blue tag. Seed failing to meet these standards, but complying with stated lower requirements in germination and purity will be marked with a green certification tag.