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brush. It is almost needless to say that live stock should be kept 

 out of the planted area, at any rate until the trees grow to be suf- 

 ficiently large to be out of danger. 



A further discussion of the principles underlying the establish- 

 ment and care of forest plantations is contained in "Eucalyptus 

 Culture in Hawaii," a bulletin of the Division of Forestry which 

 may be had free, upon application. As local conditions vary so 

 much in the several districts it is well, if extensive planting is to 

 be done, to have a regular planting plan drawn up. Upon re- 

 quest, the Division of Forestry will assist the private owner in this 

 way. 



DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. 



Distance Apart. 



In planting for shade, ornamental or landscape purposes, trees 

 should not be set too close together. Crowding mars the effect. 

 Sufficient room should, therefore, be given for the full develop- 

 ment of the branches. 



Following is a list of the distances apart at which the trees 

 named should be planted for the best effect : 



Royal Poinciana (Poinciana regia), 40 feet 



Pink and White Shower (Cassia nodosa), 30 feet 



Pink Shower (Cassia grandis), 30 feet 



Golden Shower (Cassia fistula), 30 feet 



Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosae folia), 35 feet 



Yellow Poinciana (Peltophorum ferrugineum), 30 feet 



Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) , 20 feet 



Pepper Tree (Schinns molle), 35 feet 



Monkeypod (Albizzia saman), 45 feet 



Mahogany Tree (Sweetenia mahagoni), 40 feet 



Making Holes and Preparing the Soil. 



In stiff or hard soil the holes should be made three feet square 

 and from two and a half to three feet deep. As the top soil is 

 generally the best, it should be thrown to one side, so that it can 

 be used around the roots of the tree when the hole is refilled. 

 The soil should be well broken up. If convenient, it is well to 



