108 



a. p. W. Collection. PLATE LII 



Arfocarpiis intcgrifolia. 



JACK FRUIT. 



This tree is a native of India and Malay. And was introduced 

 to Hawaii by Mr. David Forbes of Kukuihaele, Hawaii. The 

 Jack fruit is a large, handsome tree, with leaves from 4 to 6 

 inches in length, which on the old growth are obovate-oblong 

 and on the young branches are narrow. The oblong, irregular 

 fruit, which varies in weight from 20 to 60 pounds, is borne on 

 the trunk, as well as on the old branches. The green rind is 

 covered with small hexagonal knobs. The pvdp when ripe has 

 an overpowering odor and is seldom eaten ; but the oily seeds 

 when roasted are edible, and are said to resemble chestnuts. On 

 Tantalus, Oahu, the Jack fruit thrives well, and has produced 

 fair sized fruits. It is a tree that needs a 'great deal of moisture, 

 and consequently is seldom grown on the low lands. 



