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We are in receipt of a number of requests from botanic gar- 

 dens and other institutions for seeds, and we are forwarding 

 samples to all with the understanding that we receive seed in 

 return when desired. 



Mokiki Station. 



The work at this station has been principally routine. A large 

 stock is now ready for the planting season as well as for Arbor 

 Day, which takes place about the middle of November. 



Honolulu ]VatcrsJicd Planting. 



During the month 481 kukui trees were planted out in Herring 

 valley. A large number of holes are also ready for koa trees 

 on the higher slopes. Hoeing and clearing away of grass from 

 the trees will have to be done during September. 



Advice and Assistance. 



Under this heading the writer has been called upon to give 

 advice and assistance as follows : 



Calls made in and around city, 10; by telephone. 15; at nur- 

 sery, 8; by letter, 8. Total, 41. 



Respectfully submitted, 



David Haughs, 



Forest Nurseryman. 



DRTSION OF HYDROGRAPHY. 



Flonolulu, Sept. 10, 1015. 

 Hoard of Commissioners of Agriculture and I'orestry. 



Gentlemkn : — The following re])ort of operations of the Divi- 

 sion of Hydrography during the month of August, 1915, is sub- 

 mitted : 



WEATHER CONDITIONS. 



The rainfall was considerably below normal practically all 

 over the Territory, and streams and ditches are showing very 

 little discharges. Kauai seems to have suffered the least, and 

 1 lawaii the most. All streams on Oahu arc very low and the 

 reservoirs have been drained to a very low level. The deficiency 

 in rainfall has not been so marked in the Nuuanu vallev as else- 

 where, but the city water sup])ly reservoirs are gradually being 

 depleted. No. 4 Reservoir has but 10 feet of water in it. 



