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citrus tree from Japan was destroyed by burning, it being pro- 

 hibited by law to import any citrus plants into the United States 

 or Territories from foreign countries. 



One lot of Abies and cypress seed from India, consigned to 

 Mr. J. F. Rock, collaborator of the U. S. Bureau of Plant 

 Industry, was fumigated as a precautionary measure before 

 delivery. 



A box of soil which was sent from Fiji for analysis was re- 

 fused entry here for such purpose. After consulting and advis- 

 ing the agents to have the soil analyzed on the mainland, they 

 shipped the box to Vancouver, B. C. 



On March 4 Mr. Fred Muir brought four packages of parasite 

 material which were opened in my presence at the Planters'" 

 station. All soil and packing material was destroyed by burning. 



BENEFICIAL INSECTS. 



During the month of March the following parasites of fruit 

 flies have been bred : 



Tetrastichus gififardii 18,900 



Diachasma fullawayi 325 



Diachasma tryoni 259 



Total bred 19,484 



The following parasites, including those reared for horn, house 

 and stable flies, were liberated in various localities on several 

 islands : 



Tetrastichus giffardii 14,600 



Diachasma fullawayi 253 



Diachasma tryoni 186 



Opius humilis 12 



African Spalangia 1,800 



African hornfly parasite 1,100 



Philippine Spalangia 1,800 



Philippine Pteromalid 700 



Total parasites liberated 20,451 



During the month we were able to liberate 1447 mealybug par- 

 asites in various sections on Oahu. 



HILO INSPECTION. 



Brother M. Newell reports the arrival of twelve steamers at 

 the port of Hilo, six of which brought vegetable matter, and the 

 arrival of one sailing vessel, which brought lumber. The ship- 



