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crosses may have a much wider economic effect than the estah- 

 hshment of a new breed of cattle. 



The rice fields upon which the above experiments are being 

 conducted are situated on King street, near Kalakaua avenue, 

 and the work is in charge of Air. Frederick G. Krauss. 



RECENT PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST TO 

 AGRICULTURISTS. 



Message to the Legislature of Hawaii, by George R. Carter, 

 Governor. Honolulu, February 20th, igoy. 



Among much that is of general importance, the annual re- 

 port of the Governor contains several paragraphs which relate 

 directly to agriculture. With respect to the foundation of a 

 Territorial Agricultural College, Governor Carter whites : 



"Your attention is called to a special report of the Board of 

 Education, conforming to a resolution of the last session of the 

 Legislature, on the question of a Territorial Agricultural Col- 

 lege. This report covers the laws under which such institu- 

 tions have been established, and recommends ways and means 

 for an agricultural college in Hawaii. The benefits conferred 

 by such an institution will be apparent to you, and I concur 

 in approving the report." 



The preservation to the public of recreation grounds and 

 parks has been a matter which has received particular atten- 

 tion of late, and we are glad to see the Governor's continued 

 interest in this important policy. The attention of Legis- 

 lature is directed to this work in the following terms : 



"The rapid development of parks; of open spaces with green 

 lawns ; of recreation spots, illustrates a high degree of culture 

 in our community and a deep inteiest in the \velfare of those 

 who can not aftord the luxury of a garden. The recognition 

 is general of the civic advantages of such beauty spots.- The 

 progress has been rapid, and it is suggested that legislation 

 providing for a general park system would be opportune. It 

 would facilitate the employment of experts and widen their 

 field of usefulness. It would aid in the importation and dis- 

 tribution of flowers and decorative shrubs. At present the 

 only nurser}^ maintained in the community is that of the Bu- 

 reau of Forestry, which, of course, deals only with trees. Such 

 legislation should aim to stimulate the movement in all parts 

 of the Territory." 



The construction of county and homestead roads is one of 

 great importance to the welfare of a class of the community 

 from whose courage and industry the stable prosperity of the 



