§ 608S.3. General

A.

Plant Standards

Unless shown otherwise on the Drawings, the following published standards will apply. Standards for nursery stock will be as stated in the "American Standard for Nursery Stock", as published by the American Association of Nurserymen, Incorporated. Botanical names as shown on the Drawings will be as stated in the "Standardized Plant Names" as identified by the American Joint Committee on Horticultural Nomenclature or other referenced text including the "Manual of the Vascula Plants of Texas for Native Flora". Pruning standards will be as established by the National Arborist Association in the "Pruning Standards for Shade Trees".

B.

License Requirements

1.

Pesticide.

The Contractor shall be a licensed pesticide applicator or shall employ a licensed pesticide applicator for the treatment of insects, diseases, animals as required by the Texas Pesticide Laws and Regulations of the Texas Department of Agriculture. The Engineer or designated representative may request documentation of such certification.

2.

Herbicide.

The Contractor shall possess a permit or employ a person who possesses a permit to apply herbicide as required by the Texas Herbicide Law of the Texas Department of Agriculture. The Engineer or designated representative may request documentation of such certification.

3.

Irrigation.

The Contractor shall possess an irrigator's license issued by the State of Texas and the Texas Board of Irrigators or employ such a licensed irrigator to perform the irrigation system maintenance. The irrigation system shall be maintained under the supervision of the licensed irrigator who shall be available on the site as required by the Engineer or designated representative.

The Engineer may request documentation of such license. The Contractor shall verify and adhere to the requirements and codes of any controlling utility authorities.