should be broken in places to preserve attractive views. The general condi- 

 tion and size of the ground, direction and prevailing wind, slope and surround- 

 ings should collectively determine the character of the planting. 



The selection of trees suitable for the different districts and localities in 

 the Islands is a very important matter and should be made by those familiar 

 with the local conditions and with the kinds of trees that are likely to do best. 



Indiscriminate planting of trees without first studying the local conditions 

 can not be expected to yield good results. Throughout the Territory the chief 

 factors to be taken into account are rainfall, elevation, soil, exposure to pre- 

 vailing winds and the object of the planting, as, for example, whether protec- 

 tion from the wind is desired rather than ornamental effect. 



KINDS OF TREES. 



The following lists give the names of the trees which can at the present 

 time be supplied by the Government Nursery, and which are suitable for plant- 

 ing under the several conditions called for. 



Trees best suited for windy and exposed places: 



Iron wood (Casuarina equisetifolia). 



Swamp mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta). 



Lemon gum (Eucalyptus citriodora). 



Java plum (Eugenia jambolana). 



Silk oak (Grevillea robusta). 



Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa). 



All of the above, except the ironwood, grow well from sea level up to an 

 elevation of 3000 feet. The ironwood does not do well over 800 feet. 

 Trees suited for clay or very heavy soil or wet situations: 



Swamp mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta). 



Lemon gum (Eucalyptus citriodora). 



Silk oak (Grevillea robusta). 



Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa). 

 Trees suited to very dry places: 



Ironwood (Casuarina equisetifolia). 



Silk oak (Grevillea robusta). 



Pepper tree (Schinus molle). 



Wiliwili (Erythrina monosperma). 



The evelations at which trees recommended for school ground planting may 

 be best grown are as follows: 



Flame tree (Poinciana regia), sea level to 1000 feet. 

 Siris tree (Albizzia lebbek), sea level to 1800 feet. 

 Monkey Pod (Albizzia saman), sea level to 1800 feet. 

 Golden shower (Cassia fistula), sea level to 1000 feet. 

 Pink and white shower (Cassia nodosa), sea level to 1000 feet. 

 Java plum (Eugenia jambolana), sea level to 1800 feet. 



