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Fruits of the Hawaiian Islands

by Gerrit Parmile Wilder

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Carica Papaya — Papaya (Fruit, Male Tree)

The size, shape, foliage and general appearance of this tree is the same as that of the preceding variety. Its flowers appear on long stems, are funnel-shape, and have five lobes. The male tree sometimes produces fruit, and it is of large size and fine quality. A good example may be seen in the accompanying illustration.

I know of no method whereby one can, by any selection of seeds, produce with any degree of certainty, plants of either male or female variety.

G. P. W. Collection. Plate XXXVII

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