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Our attention has been attracted by the large quantity of worm 
eaten, scabby potatoes reaching this port. On previous occasions 
we were compelled to order potatoes returned because of the 
abundance of scab and evidence of insect work upon them. Re- 
cently we submitted a sample of scabby potato to a plant patho- 
logist who identified the scab definitely with that dread disease 
of potatoes in the United States,, scab, and expressed himself un- 
able to state whether the scab here would confine itself to potatoes. 
This tuber has since been receiving very careful scrutiny from 
us. The matter has also been referred to your Committee on 
Entomology for advice and instruction. 
Herewith I append, by way of exhibit, our "Entomological 
Inspection Sheet" for the past month to convey to you an idea of 
the method employed in keeping tabulated record of this part of 
the work. 
ROUTINE AND OTHER WORK. 
In addition to the work of inspection the Division force was 
kept busy with the office routine and' care of Mr. Koebele's recent 
shipment of beneficial insects. One of them, Azya, a ladybird 
and voracious eater of scale-bugs known as Lecaniids promises 
to locate here. From eggs laid in jars upon Lecaniid infested 
twigs a large number of the ladybirds are approaching maturity. 
Respectfully yours, 
Jacob Kotixsky, 
Assistant Entomologist. 
BRUSH FIRES ON TANTALUS. 
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Section 6 of Act 71 of 
the Session Laws of 1905 it is forbidden to start fires for the burning of 
brush, dry grass, etc., for a period of twelve (12) months from date, with- 
in that portion of the District of Kona, Island of Oahu, lying between 
Manoa and Pauoa Valleys, above the makai edge of the Eucalyptus forest, 
the Makiki reservoir and the foot of Round Top, unless the written per- 
mission of the District Fire Warden has been first obtained. The law 
reads "such fires shall not be started during a heavy wind or without suf- 
ficient help present to control the same, and the fire shall be watched 1 by 
the person setting the same, or by competent agents of his, until put out." 
The District Fire Warden is Air. Walter M. Giffard. 
RALPH S. HOSMER. 
Chief Fire Warden. 
Honolulu, Hawaii, Feb. 13, 1908. 
