The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-20

Albiggid SobhdntLd, one of the
most rapid growing trees for copses
and first temporary shelter in exposed
localities, but never attaining to the
size of a real tree. For the most des-
olate places, especially in desert tracts,
it is Of great importance to create
quickly shade, shelter and copious
vegetation. Cattle browse on the
leaves. The dry root contains about
ten per cent. Of saponin, valuable in
silk and wool factories. This tree
should be planted on lantana lands,
where, on account Of its rapid. growing
quality, it would be valuable by occu-
plying the land to the exclusion of the
lantana and also be of use as fodder
for cattle; $50 plants
Mexican ASIA beautiful tree with
copious foliage, the seeds of which were
gathered from tree growing in the
late Alex. Cartwright's premises on
Beretania street, which was imported
by him from Mexico and planted about
twenty years since 400 plants.
GyeVillea RobnSta (silk oak) - A
beautiful lawn tree, indigenous to the
subtropical part of East Australia.
Grows to a height of $50 feet; Of rather
rapid growth, and resisting drought in
a remarkable degree hence one of the
most eligible trees for desert culture.
The wood is elastic and durable, valued
particularly for slaves of casks and
wagon work 1000 plants.
California Pepper Tree-A handsome
shade tree which bears berries that
have a flavor closely resembling the
pepper of commerce $50 plants. --
Avocado Pear (PerSea gratiSsima)-
This tree is too well know to need de-
scription it grows well and bears
abundantly in any part of these Islands
where there is sufficient moisture, and
it is quite possible that at no distant
date an export trade may be established
in this delicious fruit ; therefore none
of the seeds should be thrown away
they should be either planted by the
people themselves or turned over to
the Bureau of Agriculture, which will
see that they are carefully propagated
and distributed to those persons who
will care for them; $50 plants.
Samang.-The well known Monkey
Pod, magnificent shade tree, affords
a tough timber; 125 plants.
| Poinciana Regia.--An ornamental
tree. When in blossom this tree pre-.
sents magnificent spectacle with its
immense clusters of scarlet red flowers
100 plants.
| Yellow Poinciana.-Similar to the
Poinciana Regia but with yellow BIOS
SONS; 2a5 plants
| Eucalyptus GlobnlnS.-Ths tree is
of extremely rapid growth, and attains
a height of $50 feet. The wood is
equal in strength to the best English
oak, American white oak and American
ash. Eucalyptus leaves generate ozone
largely for publication of the atmos-
|phere. The volatile oil is very antiseptici
1000 plants.
Algaroba (ProSobiS DnlciS) .-This
we'll known tree, called by the natives
the Keawe tree, has proved TO be one
of the most beneficial of any of the
trees that have been introduced into
these Islands. 1t grows in the mos
dry and barren situations, afording a
grateful shade to stock and in the sum,
mer months a plentiful supply OF
nutritious fodder; 200 plants.
Water Lemon (PasSifora EdnliS)
| Thte fr,,it 10 cold -,
kets. 1t is easily grown on frame OF
on fence; 200 plants.
Golden Showers (CaSSia Fistnla).-
The long pods of this ornamental tree
contain an aperient pulp of pleasant
taste, of medicinal value, also used ir
the manufacture of cake tobacco zoo
plants.
China Orange This tree grow:
we'll and bears abundantly in Thu
, country, and is less subject to bligh
and scales than other members of thu
citrus family; 800 plants.
Samoan Lines Citrus Limetta).-
The seeds of this splendid lime were
obtained from lines imported from
r Samoa; 500 plants.
Mango Tree (Mangifeya Mdica).-
This tree will grow and bear fruit il
almost any situation up to $500 fee
elevation, but responds gratefully tt
care and cultivation ; 500 plants
: Papaia.-An excellent fruit whel
ripe, which contains vegetable pepsi
and is of value to dyspeptics. Tn
fruit is picked when green, is an accep
table substitute for turnips 800 plants
Antigonum A Mexican creeper
bears bright red flower; 200 plant:
Logwood Tree-This tree produce
, the well-known logwood dye of com
! merce and is extensively cultivated i
E the West Indies 50 plants.
PALMS.
CaryOM nrenS wind Palm) - /
+ hardy palm will endure temperatur
as low as forty degrees Fahrenheit
, From the sap of the flowers toddy an,
p palm sugar are prepared, as much a
4 twelve gallons of toddy being obtained
r from one tree in a day. The fiber c
the leaf stalks can be manufactured int
very strong ropes, also into baskets
brushes and brooms $50 plants.
a Lntania Bomb0ysica - An orna
a mental palm; 50 plants.
DpnJo 90 p,r;1 /r,,ol ,oal,o\ As !,