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of part of what is known as the "Kawailoa tract/' belonj^ing to 

 the Waialua plantation. 



On March 26, at the request of Father Adelbert Rielander, a 

 visit was made to the Cathohc Mission lands in Kalihi Valley. 

 A report on the lands is at present being prepared. 



An application for advice and assistance on tree planting, etc.. 

 has been received from A. M. Nowell, manager of the Wahiawa 

 Water Company. A visit to Wahiawa will be made in the near 

 future. 



THE COLLECTION A^D DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDS. 



The collection of seed has been continued. Over fifty full sets 

 are being prepared for exchange purposes. These will be sent to 

 botanic gardens, experiment stations and other institutions on our 

 exchange list. 



The consignment of vegetable and flower seeds received from 

 the Hon. J- K. Kalanianaole are being gradually d'isposed of. 

 Many applications are coming in from all over the Islands for 

 same. 



NURSERY AND SEED CATALOGUES. 



A large assortment of nursery and seed catalogues is now on 

 file in this office for the use of the general public. A communi- 

 cation was sent to the Gardener's Chronicle, London, stating that 

 we would like to receive catalogues of the different nursery and 

 seed finns in Great Britain. The communication was published 

 in the above paper. Since then catalogues have been coming in 

 from all over Europe. We have also on file catalogues of the 

 leading firms in the United States, Australia, Japan and Ceylon. 



THE NURSERY. 



The work in the Nursery has been principally routine work. 

 Preparations are being made to curb the principal walks. The 

 narrow cross walks are being filled up and will be grassed over. 

 Coral rock is being carted and" the w'alks will be made similar to 

 the one at the east side of the office. 



NUUANU STATION. 



Since the first of March only one man has been employed at 

 the station. Keeping the trees clear of vines is the principal 

 \vork. 



Very truly yours, 



DAVID HAUGHS, 



Forest Nurseryman. 



