Fruits of the Hawaiian IslandsWilder, Gerrit Parmile
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Fruits of the Hawaiian Islands
Wilder, Gerrit Parmile
Fruit-culture -- Hawaii
The pale-yellow rind is smooth, thick and very bitter, but can be made
into a preserve. The pulp varies in color from pale yellow to red, and
has a sub-acid, slightly bitter, flavor.
[Illustration: PLATE XLVI.--_Pomelo or Shaddock_ (_pear-shaped var._)
One third natural size.]
_G. P. W. Collection._ PLATE XLVII
_Citrus Decumana._
POMELO OR SHADDOCK (round var.)
The fruit of this round variety is smaller than that of the preceding
variety. The light-yellow rind is coarse, spongy, thick, and leathery.
The cells of the pulp are coarse, dry, and have a bitter, sub-acid
flavor. There are many large, wedge-shaped seeds.
[Illustration: PLATE XLVII.--_Pomelo or Shaddock_ (_round var._)
One third natural size.]
_G. P. W. Collection._ PLATE XLVIII
_Artocarpus incisa._
BREADFRUIT (Hawaiian var.)
"ULU."
The first breadfruit trees were brought from Tahiti by the Hawaiians
who, landing at Ewa, carried them across the mountain, and presented
them to one of the Chiefs of Oahu, who lived at Kualoa. There they were
planted and thrived. At the present day this variety of the breadfruit,
now called the Hawaiian variety, is to be found growing wild throughout
the Islands. There are many varieties of this handsome tree, which grows
to a height of from 15 to 40 feet. It thrives best in hot, moist places,
and requires a great deal of water.
Its large ovate leaves are rough and deeply lobed. The male flower is a
large yellow catkin. The fruit is formed from the female flowers, and is
attached to the branches by large stems. In shape it is either round or
oblong, varying in size from 5 to 8 inches in diameter. The thick, tough
rind is, in some varieties muricated, and in others it is reticulated.
In color it is green, changing to brownish when the fruit is ripe. The
pulp is firm, mealy, and somewhat fibrous, and as an article of diet is
much esteemed. Propagation is by suckers, or by layers from the
branches.
[Illustration: PLATE XLVIII.--_Breadfruit_ (_Hawaiian var._)--"_Ulu._"
One third natural size.]
_G. P. W. Collection._ PLATE XLIX
_Artocarpus incisa._
BREADFRUIT (Samoan var.)
This variety was introduced to these Islands by Mr. James Bicknell. Its
large, oval leaves are leathery and rough, and less deeply lobed than
are those of the Hawaiian variety. The round fruit has a characteristic
raised ring where it is attached to the long stem. The yellowish-green
rind is reticulated, and the orange-colored pulp is somewhat sticky when
cooked, and is very sweet. This variety occasionally produces seed.
[Illustration: PLATE XLIX.--_Breadfruit_ (_Samoan var._)
One half natural size.]
_G. P. W. Collection._ PLATE L
_Artocarpus incisa._
BREADFRUIT (Tahitian var.)
This variety of Tahitian breadfruit is found only in a few gardens in
Hawaii. Its glossy green leaves are nearly entire. The oblong fruit has
a deep yellow pulp, with very little fibre.
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