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_-. | . é — : le CLIMATE AND NATURAL FEATURES. 37 izing and even murderous effects of drunkenness usually followed the indulgence in this liquor, but since the in- troduction of foreign distilled liquors, this horrid stim- ulus has not been so much in use. It is also thought that © this root possesses some valuable medicinal qualities, which in time may be developed. Sandal wood was formerly cut to some extent, and ex- ported to China, where it was used in preparing tapers for the burning of incense; but of late years this wood has become very scarce. 3 © From the inner bark of the paper mulberry, a kind of cloth or matting is made, which is used by the natives for various purposes of clothing, bedding, etc. The kukwi tree yields a nut which has very rich oil. The natives use the nuts for candle purposes, stringing a number of them upon a rush, and rolling the whole in the pandanus leaves. The grape vine was planted by the missionaries, but was destroyed by the wars. In the climate of Hawaii where it is temperate, all vegetables can be raised, cabbages, cauliflowers, beans, cucumbers, pumpkins, potatoes, etc. Potatoes and corn are chiefly raised by the Portuguese and Norwegians. The corn is used largely for feed on the plantation, and when ground with the cob is used for feed for working horses and mules. The Hawaiian oranges have a fine flavor, and the limes a flavor and aroma which cannot be excelled. At pres- ent there are not enough oranges to meet the demands of = the islands, but they can be easily cultivated. (e(o) PAPE Was Pe | Sees iS