days for two or three months, or until the tree has got a good 

 start, thence twice a week, and later once a week, as the roots 

 go deeper into the soil. It should be remembered that the more 

 careful the attention is that can be given to the tree the more 

 likely is it to become established as a vigorous and thrifty speci- 

 men. 



Protection of Trees from Injury. 



Protection from strong winds in exposed places is necessary 

 until the tree gets well rooted in the soil. This may be done in 

 different ways. Probably the cheapest and easiest plan is to 

 drive in two stakes on the windward side of the tree about three 

 feet apart, and to tie to them an old grain or sugar bag. One 

 thickness is enough. Where there is danger of injury from cat- 

 tle or other stock the young tree should be protected by some 

 sort of a fence. While the tree is small, stakes set about it are 

 usually sufficient ; as the tree grows larger an inexpensive frame 

 work should be built. 



Grass and weeds should, of course be kept away from the tree 

 until it grows large enough to rise above them, when it will take 

 care of itself. 



THE PROPAGATION OF TREES. 



Where a large number of trees is desired it is usually better 

 to establish a nursery in the immediate vicinity of the land to be 

 planted. The following paragraphs tell briefly how to go about 

 growing trees from seed. As noted above, seed of many kinds 

 of trees suitable for use in Hawaii can be had at cost price from 

 the Division of Forestry. 



Seed Boxes. 



Shallow boxes from 3 to 4 inches deep and from 12 to 14 

 inches by 1 8 to 20 inches are the sizes generally used. 



Empty boxes can usually be bought cheaply from grocery or 

 liquor stores and cut into the sizes required. 



Drainage. 



Five or si.c % inch holes should be bored in each box for 

 drainage. 



