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to almost a tropical jungle. A considerable portion of the time 

 diirino; the fiscal year was spent in clearing this land and getting it 

 again into cultivation. 



The experimental work thus far begun has consisted largely of the 

 introduction of forage plants, (iuinea grass and Bermuda grass have 

 been introduced through the Hawaii Experiment Station, and the 

 plants appear to do well, considering the exceptionally dry season. 

 Three varieties of sorghum were tested for their adaptability for 

 forage, and they are reported as having grown exceedingly well and 

 produced an excellent crop. Some attempts have been made to carry 

 on experiments in restoring the fertility of the soil, and numerous 

 leguminous plants have been introduced to grow in rotations between 

 the rows of sorghum. 



A considerable number of pineapple plants, several varieties of 

 bananas, and a number of avocados from Hawaii were planted and 

 are reported as growing vigorously. Other economic plants have 

 been introduced from Java and elsewhere, and as rapidly as supplies 

 are on hand they will be distributed to the people for cultivation. 

 Tests are being made of the different varieties of corn, comparing 

 them with the form generally grown in Guam. Breeding experi- 

 ments have been begun with corn and other plants, and attempts are 

 being made to introduce and test varieties of vegetables and other 

 plants. A coconut disease which threatened that industry has been 

 found to be due to a species of mealy bug, and an introduction of 

 ladybirds from Hawaii has been successfully made and it is hoped 

 that they will reduce the number of destructive insects. 



The income of the station during the past fiscal year was as foll^*ws: 



United States appropriation $5,000.00 



Farm products 000 



Total 5,00G.ftO 



The work of the Guam Station for some time will consist princi- 

 pally of demonstrations in methods of agriculture and the introduc- 

 tion and testing of field and horticultural crops. From rei)orts that 

 have been received the people of the island .seem to be taking an 

 active interest in the work thus far conducted, and it is hoped that 

 through this agency it will be possible to restore and develop the 

 agriculture of this island. 



HAWAII. 



Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, UnniiliiUi. 



Under the supervision of A. ('. True, I)iro<'tor, Office of Experiment Stations,. 

 United States Department of Aj^riculture. 



E. V. Wilcox, Pb. D., Special Aprnt in Charge. 



A few changes were made in the staff of the Hawaii Station during 

 the fiscal year. Walter P. Kelley, of the Indiana Experiment Sta- 



