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Preface. 



In introducing to tlie public this book on the ''Fruits of the 

 Hawaiian Islands," I desire to acknowledge my indebtedness for 

 assistance in my researches, to A-arious works on Horticulture, 

 and to many personal friends for their valuable assistance. 



^ly 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. 



