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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) started a roadside wildflower program in 1984. Seed sources for Ohio native wildflowers did not exist. After attempts to interest the private sector in developing a native wildflower nursery failed, ODOT entered into agreement with the Park District of Dayton and Montgomery County to develop such a nursery. Both agencies developed criteria to proceed with the nursery as a research effort. Much emphasis was placed on record keeping and testing every phase of development. Currently the Ohio Native Seed Nursery is producing approximately 250 lbs. of seed each year consisting of eight different species. Field test of seed has resulted in satisfactory germination and establishment in test plots. ODOT plans to continue the development of the Native Seed Nursery, at the same time encouraging private seed growers to develop nurseries of their own.

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Governments; Native plants; New products; Private enterprise; Recordkeeping; Roadside; Seeds; State departments of transportation; Testing; Vegetation; Wildflowers

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