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Taiifoliis Forest. 



The cutting- down of the dead trees in the forest is complete 

 with the exception of a few scattering trees which will be cut 

 down and used for firewood in sterilizing soil at Makiki station. 

 One hundred cords have been sold to Mr. Tanabe who cuts it up 

 and sells it for firewood. 



The matter of people taking soil from the government lands 

 on Tantalus has been investigated. After an examination of the 

 lands along the main road and trails we have not been able to 

 find any indications that would lead us to suspect that soil has 

 been removed. The main road has also been watched but with- 

 out success. One Japanese was found in town who was selling 

 soil at 75 cents per bag. This soil be assured us came from Mr. 

 Frank Cooke's place in Palolo Valley and that he had received 

 permission from Mr. Cooke to take it. 



Plantation Companies and Other Corporations. 



During' the month orders have been received for 30,000 

 eucalypt seedlings and we have distributed 64,000 seedlings in 

 seed boxes and 13,000 trees in transplant boxes ready to set out. 



U. S. E.rperiniental Planting, Niiitanu J\jlley. 



One day with all the available men at the Nursery and Makiki 

 was spent in planting more varieties of eucalyptus. The eighteen 

 new species of eucalyptus planted on this plot are with few ex- 

 ceptions doing very well and will soon be large enough to take 

 care of themselves. 



The writer spent one day at Xanakuli inspecting the work that 

 is being done in thinning the algaroba forest. The Japanese 

 contractor is working according to contract and is anxious to do 

 satisfactory work. 



Very respectfully, 



David Haughs, 

 Forest Nurseryman. 



COOPERATION IN AGRICULTURE. 



HISTORY OF PROGRESS. 



There has recently been published a collection of monographs'* 

 which trace the history of the cooperative movement in the prin- 

 cipal countries of the world. The volume is commended to the 

 attention of those to whom agricultural interests appeal. It is a 



* Monographs on Agricultural Cooperation in various countries, pub- 

 lished by the International Institute of Agriculture, Eome. 



