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Preface. 



In introducing to the public this book on the "Fruits of the 

 Hawaiian Islands," I desire to acknowledge my indebtedness for 

 assistance in my researches, to various works on Horticulture, 

 and to many personal friends for their valuable assistance. 



My intention is to present this work in a series of three volumes, 

 and I trust that, when complete, they will contain a comprehensive 

 list of the Fruits of the Hawaiian Islands. 



GERRIT PARMILE WILDER. 



