est extent the algaroba forests. The yield of honey is recognized 
as large and important, and occurs at two seasons, there being 
two crops of flowers and pods annually. 
As a forage crop algaroba is of far greater financial value. 
The pods are everywhere recognized as one of the most impor- 
tant grain feeds of the islands and are greatly relished by all 
kinds of live stock, including chickens. The quantities of pods 
produced by the algaroba forests cannot be estimated, even ap- 
proximately, for a large proportion of the pods are allowed to 
fall on the ground and are eaten by cattle, hogs and horses, with- 
out being previously picked up. It has been estimated that ap- 
proximately 500,000 bags of the beans are annually picked up 
and stored, particularly for feeding horses and cattle. On two 
or three estates at least 15,000 bags of beans are annually stored 
for this purpose. 
Algaroba wood also constitutes one of the best and chief 
sources of fuel in the Territory. Its growth is comparatively 
rapid and the larger trees can be removed for fuel, thus making 
room for the growth of another generation of trees. In addition 
to these uses of the algaroba, it might also be stated that the bark 
contains tannin, and the gum is suitable for use in varnish. 
Being a legume, and of remarkable penetrating power in the 
soils, it is also a soil-maker of some importance. As a shade 
and ornamental tree it is highly appreciated. The form of the 
tree is graceful and spreading. The small branches furnish ex- 
cellent material for making charcoal. Piles made from algaroba 
are relatively free from the attack of the Toredo. Moreover, 
since the pods contain a high percentage of sugar, they may 
be used in the manufacture of denatured alcohol and vinegar. 
ALGAROBA BEANS AS STOCK FEED. 
The algaroba is chiefly interesting on account of the enormous 
quantity of forage which the beans furnish. As already stated, 
all kinds of farm stock are very fond of them, and their feeding 
value has long been recognized from the practical results ob- 
