[Illustration: PLATE CXVI.--_Atalantia buxifolia._ One half natural size.] _G. P. W. Collection._ PLATE CXVII _Bumelia sp._ This large shrub is a native of India. Its alternate, entire, obovate leaves have short petioles; they are glabrous and are about 4 to 8 inches in length. The small flowers are light pink. The small, globose fruits grow in bunches; these are purple when ripe, but are not edible. The only tree of its kind in Honolulu is growing in the grounds of the Queen's Hospital. [Illustration: PLATE CXVII.--_Bumelia sp._ Natural size.] _G. P. W. Collection._ PLATE CXVIII _Ochrosia elliptica._ This plant grows in the Pacific Islands, Malay Peninsula, Ceylon, and Australia; and on account of its handsome scarlet fruit is cultivated as an ornament, as the fruit is not edible. The tree is a small evergreen, having alternate, glabrous, coriaceous leaves which are crowded at the ends of the stout branches. The small, white flowers have five petals. The fruit consists usually of two, rarely one, spreading scarlet drupes, each containing a large seed. The first specimen of its kind in Hawaii was planted at the Government Nursery, Honolulu, where it is still growing. [Illustration: PLATE CXVIII.--_Ochrosia elliptica._ One half natural size.] _G. P. W. Collection._ PLATE CXIX _Ananas sativus._ PINEAPPLE. This variety of the pineapple plant was grown at an early date in these Islands, and until the new and spineless forms were introduced was the only quality offered in the fruit markets. It is now cultivated but little, and is often found growing wild. The rosette at the head of the fleshy fruit has numerous thorny leaves. The fruit is much smaller than those of the thornless varieties, but it has a very sweet flavor. [Illustration: PLATE CXIX.--_Pineapple._ One half natural size.] _G. P. W. Collection._ PLATE CXX _Opuntia Tuna._ PRICKLY PEAR--"PANINI." This erect, wide-spreading plant was early introduced to these Islands from Mexico. It thrives well in arid lands, and in times of drought its succulent, fleshy leaves and juicy fruit are eaten by cattle. The plants, when old, become hard and woody, having many stout spines. The large flowers are reddish-yellow, and the obovate, truncate fruit is a purplish-red, having a thick fibrous skin, which is covered with fine bristles. The edible pulp is reddish-purple and contains numerous seeds. [Illustration: PLATE CXX.--_Prickly Pear_--"_Panini._" One half natural size.] _G. P. W. Collection._ PLATE CXXI _Prosopis juliflora._ ALGAROBA--"KIAWE."