The Hawaiian forester and agriculturist . iian, will be a surprised to learn its Brazilianorigin, and its association with the prosaic Cape long a sojourn in our midst has given the Poha a familiarair and allow^ed it to masquerade as a member of our native flora. The information regarding the fruit of the male and femalepapaia trees will be interesting to many, and also that concerningthe durian, which possesses the unique distinction of conjoiningthe most repulsive and nauseating odor with the most fascinatingand luscious flavor. This tree, a native of Java, is consideredby some
The Hawaiian forester and agriculturist . iian, will be a surprised to learn its Brazilianorigin, and its association with the prosaic Cape long a sojourn in our midst has given the Poha a familiarair and allow^ed it to masquerade as a member of our native flora. The information regarding the fruit of the male and femalepapaia trees will be interesting to many, and also that concerningthe durian, which possesses the unique distinction of conjoiningthe most repulsive and nauseating odor with the most fascinatingand luscious flavor. This tree, a native of Java, is consideredby some authorities to produce by far the most delicious fruitin the world. Its flavor is said to resemble a mixture of sherry,cream, ripe pineapple and onion, and is so highly regarded thattravelers make journeys even from Europe to enjoy it. The student will find much in ]\Ir. Wilders book to repay itsperusal. \\e commend it to all who are interested in the studyof our island fruits and we look forward to the publication offuture volumes. 122. ]\[o II ntai n App natural size. -From Go ) it Pa) mile IVilders book. Fruits of the Haivaiian /stands, Plate viii. 123 NOTES ON SOME DISEASES OF THEPINEAPPLE. By N. a. Conn From an examination of three pineapple areas in widely-different parts of the world I should say that the ])robablecourse of events to be expected in the growth of such an ag-ricultural industry would be as follows: First, the introduction of fairly good seed pines on fairlygood land suitable to the industry. Second, a period of rapid growth during which the profitsare satisfactory. Third, a period of falling off in the yields, due to the accu-mulation of the pests of the crop. Fourth, a period of loss, followed by the closing of manyof the concerns engaged in the industry, a period of keen dis-appointment to many having money invested in the industry. Fifth, a period of adjustment, during which the profits aresmall to nearly all concerned, until such methods
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