The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-02-21
HAWAIIAN
CROP REPORT
For the Weed ending February 49, 1905.
Honolulu r. H., Feb. 20, 1905.
GENERAL SUMMARY.

For The Weed ending February Is, 1905.
Honolulu, r. H., Feb. 20, 1905.
GENERAL SUMMARY.
Temperatures agian fell considerably
below the Hormal during the week, the
nights being very cold although the
days were fairly warm and sunny. For
this season Of the year, remarkably dry
weather has prevailed throughout the
entire group, no rain Of Importance
having fallen even I'm the windward
districts.
Growing cane and other crops have
made moderate progress but shortage
of water has become general, seriously
Interfering with the harvesting Of cane
in many sections and causing the en-
tire suspension of cane grinding i'm the
Puma district of Hawaii and the Kipa-
hulu district Of Maui Pastures i'm
an of the islands are dry and short
and grazing stock is falling off general
/ ly I'm consequence. Pineapples are
growing fairly we'll, but sisal is much
in need of rain. The setting out of
rice continues, and the shortage of
water has apparently not yet affected
the growing plants, which are doing
fairly well. Coffee has blossomed
heavily in the Puma district Of Hawaii
but only slightly in Kona, and the trees
need rain in all sections. Renewed ac-
tivity on the part of the leafhopper in
the young cane Of the Hilo district is
reported.
Remarks by Correspondents.
ISLAND OF HAWAII.
Kaumana-Weather dry again, with
warm, sunny days and cold nights;
cane looks much better since last
weeks rain and favorable weather, but
the best of the young cane shows the
effects of attacks by leaf-hoppers and
inch-worms since the rain; pastures
getting dry again; stripping cane.-J
T.. Gamaielson.
Hilo-Dry weather during week
streams very low; south wind on 10th
L. c. Lyman.
Papaikou-Dry weather again; water
in gulches very low; hard work fuminp
cane to keep mill going; young cane
looks fresh; grinding, blowing plant.
ing.-John r. Moir
Weather very dry and colo
water getting low again; young cane
still shows good effects of last week.
rain; hard drying wind on 18th
James Webster.
Honomu-Have had very dry weather
during week, with warm and sunny
days but cold nights; young cane do
ing well; harvesting and plowing.-W
Pullar.
LaupahOehoe--We Weather calm, warn
and dry; water getting short calm sea
strong trades in 16th.-E. w. Barnard
Ookala-Weather dry, with COLI
nights growth of vegetation slow-W
G.. Walker.
Paauhau-Light trade winds through
out the week; young cane looking well
weather still advantageous for har
Vesting matured crop-H. Glass.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS slightly low
er than last week, but warm SUNSHINE
every day; light winds-C. II. Bragg.
Niulii-Weather dry. and rain rathe
badly needed; light mountain breez
on nights Of 14th, 18th and 10th lowered
the temperature, which during day
has been satisfactory; reaping, blowing
hoeing and grinding Robert Hall.
Kohala-Temperature still low an,
rain required; crops making bette
growth than at time OF last report
W. o. Taylor.
KOhala Mission-Growth Of cane ha
been noticeable ON the lower lands
pastures are short and stock showing
the results: water sources are low 70
this season Of the yeaT.-Dr. b. d
Bond.
Puakea Ranch-M Moderately warn
weather during week, but absence o
rain is felt and pastures are becoming
dry; winds variable, becoming south
erly during latter part Of week-A
Mason.
Puuhue-Weather cool; winds ligh
and variable; stock looking better, bu
pastures In need of rains. p. Woods
Kamuela-stock is suffering iron
shortage Of pastures due to continue,
T dry spell; too dry for growing crops
Mrs, Il. w. Hay
: Kealakekua-Light showers on l2tf
18th and l4th-Rev. s. II. Davis.
Kealakekua-W Weather cloudy, wit
, occasional light showers; there is
! fairly good blossom on some soffee tree
but It Is not general; the water suppl
} is getting short.-Robert Wallace.
Kau-EXceedingly dry and cold; stoc
! suffering; cane growth retarded.-F. +
Hayselden.
/ Pahala-We had .85 inch of rain frs
) of week. but remainder Of week ha
; been cold and dry, setting back wha
, little growth was caused by previou
light rains-H. d. Harrison.
! KapOho-Weather warmer during III
! day and colder at night; abundant sun
! shine; vegetation showing decided i'm
= proVement; heavy blossom on coffee
Y II. j. Lyman.
Olaa-After grinding eight days, shu