Sue, I think we are on the same page here. Exactly as you said, although I have failed to come up with a reference which specifically denotes "Daylilies"? The EU has placed serious importation bans throughout their jurisdiction, which as you know, (covers a huge chunk of Europe) on the virtual importation of any plants from "The Americas" read "southern US", and I actually agree with them!!!! I know for certain, that there is little or no check on growing virus-free AND bacterium-free rose production stock, particularly in Texas, and I have posted on this previously, and probably contributed to my being kicked off the Rose Forum!! In this issue, the species, particularly named as being in danger are olive, and fruit trees. Doesn't matter! They, the EU have made the decree, and that is it! However, if a North American grower had applied for a phytosanitary license to ship to the EU, it would have been turned down, so yes, it is not just a matter of applying! You are corredt! Cheers!