26. Manner of packing, fastening and sealing the samples
.-All samples of seeds sent for analysis shall be packed, fastened and sealed in the following manner,-(a)the stopper shall first be securely fastened so as to prevent leakage of the containers in transit;(b)the container shall then be completely wrapped in fairly strong thick paper. The ends of the paper shall be neatly folded in and affixed by means of gum or other adhesive;(c)the paper cover shall be further secured by means of strong twine or thread both above and across the container, and the twine or thread shall then be fastened on the paper cover by means of sealing wax on which there shall be at least four distinct and clear impressions of the seal of the sender, of which one shall be at the top of the packet, one at the bottom and the other two on the body of the packet. The knots of the twine or thread shall be covered by means of sealing wax bearing the impression of the seal of the sender.
