World famous and rare – the silversword is seen here in its natural setting – dry, desert-like volcanic soil. Plant in background has blosson stalk, partially gone to see
The author’s Mother, Mrs. Ethel M. George of Oahu, Hawaii, stands on the sundeck of one of the chalets at Silversword Inn on Maui. The isthmus of Maui can be seen below her. (Photo by Janet Candland)