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G. P. W. Collection. PlaTE IX. 



Eugenia sp (Solomon Island variety). 



WATER APPLE. 



This low-growing tree is very rare in the Hawaiian Islands. 

 It was introduced here, from the Solomon Islands, by Mr. A. 

 Jaeger. The foliage and crimson flowers resemble those of the 

 Eugenia melaccensis, but the drupe is not so highly colored, and 

 is, in shape, much more elongated. Specimens of this sweet edible 

 fruit have measured 5 inches in length. 



