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cling kulolo, because of its non-acridity. The corms command a 

 much higher price than those of other varieties, because of their 

 scarcity and choice quahty. The plant is suitable for all pur- 

 poses, save as offering' to the gods. 



63. Ipuolono. "The cup of Lono," the sacred cup. Accord- 

 ing to some authorities this name is given to it only on Oahu, and 

 on Hawaii it is called WcJim^a or We ivehkva. There are two 

 suU-varietiee, keokeo and iilauUi. 



64. Ipuolono keokeo. A common variety, cultivated in lo'i 

 and unirrigated fields, not occurring wild. Typical localities are 

 Pauoa, Oahu, and Kohala and Kau, Hawaii. The corm is gray 

 within ; sometimes attains large size, although usually small. It 

 matures in one year, and can remain in the ground for a much 

 longer time without deterioration. The Chinese planters pull it 

 in from nine to eleven months, which is too soon. The leaf is 

 dark green, and somewhat curved, like a cabbage leaf, so that it 

 catches rain. This kalo is suitable for all purposes. 



65. Ipuolono ulaula. Similar to the above, except that the 

 corm is pinkish or reddish, instead of gray. 



66. Ka'i. a well-known kalo ; also called JJ'clo-wclola and 

 Ala ( q. v.). The latter name is applied when the kalo is cooked 

 in an oven, and emits pleasant odors. There are several sub- 

 varieties. 



67. Kai awel'Weu. See Azveowco. 



68. Kai eleele. Similar in all respects to Kai kca, except that 

 the corm when cooked is dark gray ( cJcclc ) instead of light yel- 

 lowish (vide mclc ). 



69. Kai kea. Raised in unirrigated fields on Hawaii, in lo'i 

 on Oahu and Kauai. The corm is yellowish, translucent, or 

 amber-like {mclcniclc) ; texture firm and tough. The foliage is 

 clear green. The poi is very good, and was formerly much es- 

 teemed by the chiefs, because of its amber-like translucency. Its 

 production has been abandoned since the Chinese occupancy of 

 the kalo lands. This kalo requires 8-12 months for maturity. 



70. K.\i KEOKEO. Synonym for Kai kca. 



71. Ka-i koi. By some natives this is considered synony- 

 mous with Ka-i clcclc : according to others it is a distinct variety., 

 It is a cultivated kalo, never occurring wild, and is grown in lo'i 

 and in unirrigated fields. In olden times the Ewa region, on 

 Oahu, was famed for the excellent kalo of this variety that it 

 produced, and "Ka kai a Ezca" is still a current phrase. The raw 

 corm is whitish within : upon cooking it turns dark gray. It is 

 firm and close-textured, and requires much labor to pound. The 

 foliage is dark green. The poi is excellent, is dark gray or light 

 bluish when fresh, and becomes darker with age. 



72. Kainele ueue. 



73. Kalalama makahi. 



74. Kalalai'. 



