G. P. W. CuUectiim. Pl.ATE XLIV 



Citrus Aurantiutn Sincnse. 



WAIALUA ORANGE. 



This tree, which grows to a height of from 20 to Zi feet, is 

 cultivated in all tropical and sub-tropical countries. Its young 

 branches are pale green, angular and glabrous. The leaves are 

 oblong, ovate and pointed, and the petioles are narrowly winged. 

 Its flowers are white and very fragrant. This variety of orange, 

 locally known as the Waialua orange, has a bright yellow fruit, 

 generally round, with a coarse, thick skin, very juicy pulp, and 

 numerous seeds ; and was introduced by Vancouver and planted 

 in Hanalei valley, Kauai. It is now widely disseminated through- 

 out the group, and in Kona, Hawaii, grows exceptionally well. 

 This orange is said to produce true to seed. 



