sufficient to establish a ranger service throughout the reserves. 

 Although only a small force can at present be secured, it is hoped 

 that the necessity of this service will in future permit of enlarge- 

 ment. 



During the vear the policy of forest extension has been actively 

 pursued, both in assisting the establishment of plantations and in 

 the distribution of trees and seeds. Experiments have also been 

 continued in the cultivation of rubber-producing trees, and tests 

 made to ascertain the best conditions for their growth. No se- 

 rious fires have been reported during the year. 



DIVISION OF ENTOMOLOGY. 



This division continues under the charge of Mr. Alexander 

 Craw, Messrs. Koebele and Kolinsky being consulting and assist- 

 ant entomologists respectively. I\Ir. G. A. Jordan has succeeded 

 Mr. C. J. Austin as assistant inspector, and Brother Matthias 

 Newell has been appointed inspector for the port of Hilo. 



Much important work has been done in rigorous inspection of 

 freight, and through timely action the Territory has been spared 

 the im.portation of many obnoxious pests. Through the cour- 

 tesy of the Federal officials a fumigating apparatus has been in- 

 stalled at the Honolulu postoffice for the chemical treatment of 

 imported mail matter. Fumigatories have also been established 

 at the Hilo dock and postoffice, and three others on various Ho- 

 nolulu wharves. The division is therefore well equipped for 

 treating shipments. 



The work of breeding and distributing beneficial insects has 

 progressed successfully and special attention has been paid to es- 

 tablishing enemies of the horn fly, the avocado pear scale and of 

 cut worms. The diminution of the horn fly will be much appre- 

 ciated by the island cattle breeders. 



Numerous changes in the buildings at the Nursery have facili- 

 tated the scientific work of the division. The installation of a 

 modern equipment for microscopic study and of photographic ap- 

 paratus will assist materially in this department of the work. 



DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY. 



Dr. V. A. Norgaard has continued superintendent of this di- 

 vision, assisted by" Dr. J. C. Fitzgerald. Dr. Elliot has officiated 

 as animal inspector at Hilo. Much of the year's work has been 

 occupied in inspecting animals imported to the Islands. Those 

 afifected with suspicious symptoms are treated at the quarantine 

 station at Kalihi, where facilities for a proper examination are 

 at hand. 



Various visits have been made to the different islands to defi- 

 nitely determine the prevalence of glanders, which is the most 

 serious disease affecting horses in the Hawaiian Islands. The 



