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not the description of horses required here. They may originally have sprung from the English draft horse, but from breeding in and in, they have come to be miserable long legged, small carcassed animals without any muscle, requiring two or three acres to graze them on, and neither fit for draft or saddle horses; and you have only to notice some now going about our streets with their hind legs going in a contrary direction by compass to their fore, to give you an idea of the worthlessness of these animals.

The proper horses for this place would be the best breed of the Canadian horses. They are good for the saddle and draft, and are generally fast trotters. They make an excellent family horse, and will thrive on much less food than the horses which we now have. This breed have sprung originally from Norman mares crossed with the English blood horse. The former were rather small and tough, but by crossing with the English blood, have brought a staunch, strong horse of good bone and muscle from 15 to 15 hands high, and which are now being imported into all parts of the United States.

We would add that at present there are two good foreign stallions in this place, known as "Oregon" and the "Admiral."

THOS. CUMMINS.

JOHN MEEK.

JNO. O. DOMINIS.

REPORT ON SWINE.
BY P. J. GULICK.

Although the subject of this report is rather repulsive than inviting, yet so long as pork is worth a real per lb, the grunter is by no means an object to be sneered at.

I shall, therefore, to the best of my ability, endeavor to point out some prominent characteristics of what is deemed the most desirable breed of hogs, and the best method of fattening them.

The opinion seems to be entertained by some that swine of the lar

gest frame, or at least such as when full-grown and well-fattened will individually weigh most, are of course to be preferred. But it is believed this is a mistake.

If our theory is correct, that breed which will produce most pork of good quality from a given amount of food is most profitable, and therefore most desirable. Now it is fully believed that swine of very large size not only eat more food, in proportion to their weight, than those of middle size, but that their flesh is of a coarser quality and less savory than that of the latter. So far as the writer's observation extends the mass of swine on these islands are long-limbed, with long slim noses, and seem rather adapted for the race-course than for slaughter. There are, however, a considerable number of a better stamp, and some very good.

From what I have said it may perhaps be inferred that I deem the no-bone breed, as it is sometimes called from the smallness of the bones, superior to all others. But such is not the fact; for they are very uncertain breeders and have small litters. I am not sufficiently versed in pig-ology, to give the name of the breed I prefer; but will give the prominent characteristics, which may be a surer guide, than a name would be. These are, briefly, a frame of medium size, weighing scarcely 300 pounds when full grown and thoroughly fattened; short neck, head and nose; the last, thick, and deeply concave, viz well scooped out between the eyes and the end of the snout. Lastly, white skin and hair. This last specification may be deemed whimsical; but I think, though of less importance than the others, it will be found worth some attention. The skin and hair are usually of the same color, and the white skin is commonly, if I mistake not, thinner; and it certainly has a much pleasanter aspect, on the dish, than the black skin.

One important advantage of swine of the above description is, they will fatten at any age; whereas the very large, and the slim-nosed races cannot easily be fattened until they are full-grown.

Now, as to the method of fattening. And here let me premise, that shelter is a matter of no small consequence, in fattening swine, in order to secure a dry and cool bed. It might be thought that in such a dry and mild climate as this, care on this head was superfluous. But such is not the fact. A friend of mine lost a valuable fat sow, merely,

as he thought, from neglect in this matter. Another hog in the same pen was nearly lost from the same cause, but was saved by a free application of cold water. But even where it does not prove fatal, exposure is often injurious. An intelligent man, who resided some years at Kealakeakua, told me that all the hogs which he had known to be grown and slaughtered there had the liver complaint; and this he attributed to the heat to which they were exposed. The liver becomes enormously large, and very tender, and when this is the case the whole system is deranged, and the animal more or less diseased.

Cases of this kind 1 have frequently observed in other localities, and deem them attributable to this cause. And there can be no doubt but that exposure to a scorching tropical sun must retard, materially, the process of fattening; to be confined day and night in mud and, mortar, as is sometimes witnessed in the rainy season, must have a like result. A dry and cool bed should therefore be provided for swine; and of this the more intelligent natives seem to be aware.

Now in regard to food; were a choice allowed, I know of none preferable to Indian corn. But while corn will command the price it now does, or even three dollars a barrel, it is believed it would be a losing concern, to feed it to swine. Kalo also is good food for hogs; but except in places remote from market is liable to the same objection as corn, it is too expensive.

As we were informed incidentally at our last meeting, and as the writer has witnessed, the skimmings and other refuse of the sugarhouse makes excellent pork, and is probably more productive when used for this purpose, than any other of which we have any knowledge.

But neither this, nor any other cooked food, should be eaten while hot. This is said to render the flesh soft and measelly, (as it is called,) which destroys its pleasant flavor. Probably, in these islands, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and squashes, are the articles which can be most easily and economically grown for this purpose. In one locality potatoes would be most profitable; and in another, squashes, according to the adaptedness of the soil to the growth of each. In order to secure the whole benefit of either they should be cooked. They may either be baked in a native oven, or boiled. Those who use cooking stoves could, perhaps, usually, while cooking for the family, boil a pot of squash for this purpose, without any additional expense.

A word in regard to the manner of feeding.

Whatever be the

kind of food, it is wasteful to deal it out, as it were, by wholesale. No more should be dealt out at once than will be consumed at once, A little observation will enable the feeder to ascertain the proper quantity. And if it is desired to fatten as quick as possible, it will be found advantageous to feed five times in 24 hours, making the intervals as nearly equal as convenient.

BARON DE THIERRY'S REPORT ON BEES.

I most sin

I have the honor to inform the President and members of the Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society, that in compliance with the promise given by me last year, I have made every exertion to obtain the Honey Bee for these Islands, and have the satisfaction to state that by letters from New Zealand, received on the 10th of last month, I am promised three hives, by the first vessel direct to Honolulu. cerely hope they will arrive free from injury, and secure all the beneficial results which are anticipated from their introduction. But, in inviting those interesting guests to these Islands, something should be done for their reception, and some pains should be taken to raise plants of which the flowers yield the greatest quantity and best description of wax and honey. Of these none are greater favorites with the dainty Bee than that sweet little flower, the Mignonette, which grows so well here, Lemon Thyme, and Garden Thyme which latter makes beautiful borders to flower beds, and if properly attended, blossoms almost perpetually. They are also fond of the flowers of the cabbage, turnip, and mustard, and particularly so of those of the dif ferent sorts of edible beans-the broad bean being a great favorite. Of aromatics there is none so beneficial to the Bee as Rosemary, which thrives well in hot countries. The fame of the honey of Harbourne is due to this valuable plant. The honey of Majorca and Minorca is equally celebrated for the flavor it derives from the Orange and Lemon blossom. The Jassamine and the Heliotrope, which grow so well

and blossom so profusely on these Islands, are much sought by the Bee. Indeed there is scarcely a flower, however small and unpresuming, but from which it derives food. The cultivation of every description of flower bearing plants should be distributed amongst the natives, to whom necessary information on their cultivation should be imparted. From the Strawberry and the Raspberry, from the Hollyhock and the Tree Mallow, much excellent honey is derived, as from every sort of melon and pumpkin. Who that has travelled in England and the United States has not noticed the villa of the affluent and the cottage of the sober and industrious with the honey bearing Woodbine overhanging the neat porch-the white and yellow Jasmine and the Passion flower, covering the white walls, and the garden filled with many well cultivated and lovely flowers-in the corner, sheltered from the bleak winds, are the hives, with their busy colonies in active employment, formerly doomed to destruction for their honey, but now by the modern improvements in the construction of Hives easily removed without the sacrifice of their valuable lives.

The Bee from sipping the sweets of flowers takes nothing from their beauty, and if we should benefit a neighbor who has bees, whilst we have none, we know that even in so small a degree we are contributing to the welfare of our fellow creature. The cultivation of flowers promotes domestic happiness, soothes the mind, and richly repays for the trouble bestowed upon them. The wealthiest, accustomed to the glare and glitter of state, are prouder of a fine nosegay than of their massive plate and costly silks, and the mightiest of Queens would scarce appear in festive attire without a boquet in her hand or a rose in her bosom, emblematical of the purity of her mind, and homage to the exquisite works of a greater Being above. But, whilst the palace and the cottage-the dwellings of the richest and the poorest, are so eminently improved by this most attractive of nature's vegetable works the indefatigable bee collects tribute from every flower, and hoards its treasure with equal fidelity for the cotter as for the magnate, adding to the comfort and profit of both by its unceasing industry. The little stranger, perhaps at this moment on her way, will be the means of bestowing upon you an important and inexpensive article of export, and in return for such a service, and for the additional comfort which families will derive from that healthful article of diet, and the wax

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