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ft. P. W. Collection. PlATE CVI 



Passiflora alata. 



This is a strong", vigorous vine, very suitable for arbors and 

 trellises. It is not commonly found in Hawaii ; however, a very 

 fine specimen of its kind is growing in Dr. St. D. G. Walter's 

 garden in Honolulu. The leaves are oval to ovate, the petioles 

 having two glands. The fragrant purple flowers are about two 

 inches in diameter. The ovoid-pointed fruit has a tough, leathery 

 shell which, when green, is six-striated, with white stripes; when 

 quite ripe the fruit is a dull orange-yellow. The numerous seeds 

 are imbedded in the juicy, scented pulp, which is aromatic and 

 delicious. Propagation is by seed and by cuttings. 



