both momcfains were found to be more unfavorable than had beeii 

 anticipated. But of the original seedlings and transplants set 

 out, enough individuals have become established to show that such 

 work is feasible. So, too, with the seed spots. Enough seedlings. 

 have come up and lived through to give information that is de- 

 cidedly worth while as to species to be granted further trial and 

 as to methods to be used in subsequent work. Also, of course, the 

 fenced enclosures on both Mauna Kea and Haleakala remain to 

 be used in later experiments." 



"Strictly considered, the experimental plantings on the high 

 mountains in Hawaii, whether of seedlings or of seed, so far carried 

 on, would probably have to be classed as failures, but summing up 

 the situation, I believe this project of the Forest Service to have 

 been justified, first : because it has started a greatly needed study 

 that is much more likely to be carried forward by the Territory 

 now that there has been provided fenced enclosures that can con- 

 tinue to be used for a long time. Second: because while the results 

 in actual numbers of growing plants are meagre, it has been shown 

 what classes and types of trt es are needed : namely, conifers accus- 

 tomed to seini-arid conditions, as some of. those from the Ameri- 

 can Southwest and Northern Mexico, or other related species. 

 And, third, because considerable light has been thrown on methods 

 desirable to follow or to avoid. To have got this information is 

 worth while." 



One of the essential needs in forestry in Hawaii has been and 

 is, that trees new to the islands be systematically tried out under 

 the varying local conditions. With the pressing necessity to use 

 Territorial revenues in other ways, it was possible to undertake- 

 such experimental planting only with the aid of Federal funds. 

 A good share of the money expended has gone into supplying- 

 equipment that can be used for a long time to come. By inaugu- 

 rating this investigation the Forest Service has rendered a lasting 

 benefit to the Territory of Hawaii." 



Plant Distribution. 



Following the usage of past seasons the Division of Forestry 

 lias continued to grow and distribute free or at cost price, seedling 

 trees to all those desiring them in any part of the Territory. 



Tt is the intention of the Division to keep constantly on hand n 

 few thousand each of the species most often called for forest, 

 shade and ornamental trees to meet current demands. When 

 larger numbers are desired though for forest planting by sugar 

 plantation companies or other corporations, special consignments 

 are started on due notice and shipped when the seedlings are large 

 enough to plant out. Many corporations are finding it easier and 

 cheaper to secure from the Government Nursery seedlings in seed 



