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Hawaiian honey consists of two distinct types, viz. : the usual 
floral product and an abnormal honey dew product. Between 
these two types every variety is noticed dependent upon the abun- 
dance or scarcity of flowers. 
The Hawaiian floral honey is derived chiefly from algaroba 
flowers, but also from lantana, guava, rice, ilima, ohia and various 
other trees and plants. 
The honey-dew product comes mainly from a viscid saccharine 
secretion of the sugar cane leaf hopper and sugar cane aphis, 
deposited on the leaves of the sugar cane. 
The algaroba honey is almost white, while the honey-dew prod- 
uct is very dark. Intermediate honeys of all colors occur. The 
honey-dew product, although departing radically from established 
conceptions of honey, is stored by the honey-bee, and as such is 
unadulterated. 
For table use, color and aroma of honey are all important, but 
for baking and confectionery these qualities are of less impor- 
tance. One local company reports that it has received from one- 
half cent to one cent more per pound for its honey-dew crop than 
its algaroba product. 
"Hawaiian Honeys" comprise Bulletin Xo. 17 of the Hawaii 
Agricultural Experiment Station. 
BY AUTHORITY. 
SPECIAL WARNING NOTICE. 
FIRES TO CLEAR LAND— MOLOKAI. 
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 three (3) months from October 1st, 1908, 
unless the written permission of the District Fire Warden has first been 
obtained, on the Island of Molokai. excepting that portion between the 
lands of Pukoo and Halawa, inclusive. 
The law reads: "Such fires shall not be started during a heavy wind or 
without sufficient help present to control the same, and the fire shall be 
watched by the person settiner the same, or by competent agents of his, 
until put out." The District Fire Warden is Mr. James Munro of Kauna- 
kakai. 
RALPH S. HOSMER, 
Superintendent of Forestry and Chief Fire Warden. 
Honolulu, T. H.. September 28, 1908. 
