Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1898 — Grown in Hawaiian Islandi. [ARTICLE]

Grown in Hawaiian Islandi.

The soil of the Hawaiian Islands Is of a very rich volcanic nature and nearly gll the plants and trees of the tropical and temperate zones may be grown on it, but only a small portion of the land is under cultivation. When irrigation is perfected there is scarcely a limit to the productive capabilities of the islands. ditrus fruits, oranges, lemons, limed and grape fruits can be grown, ripening in time to supply the deficiency of the California market when that gives out. All vegetables, breadstuff's, mangoes, dates, figs, pomegranates, mulberries, strawberries, guavas and cocoanuts grow in profusion. There are hundreds of acres of land which might be used for cocoanut groves with great success. Thousands of acres are covered with guavas in the wild state, which are falling to the ground ungathered. The fruit makes a fine jelly and United States capital might make guava jelly factories profitable. Celery is grown if the proper soil is selected. That this vegetable thrives in a warm climate was proved in Southern California, where five years ago not enough was produced to supply the home market, but the introduction of skilled methods from Michigan celery raising has become a great Industry. Dairying might be made a profitable business in the Hawaiian islands, but'at present is neglected.