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specimen, suggesting glimpses of perfect autumnal gingko groves. 
Another jardinier which still lingers in my memory was a dwarf 
ivy of five shades, known as Goshiki-tsuta. Its tiny foliage gave 
gorgeous autumnal hues from various yellows to brilliant crimson. 
How To Train Dwarr TREES 
There are various methods of training plants in order to give to 
them the appearance of ancient arbors. Japan is rich in mountains 
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Kashiwa, or White Oak. This specimen is planted in a Mino 
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pottery jar. The age of this specimen is about sixty years. 
times the oak and pine are two favorite kinds of trees. 
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Since ancient 
The oak is not ever- 
ut is greatly admired on account of its leaves which, although dead 
and brown, remain on the branches throughout the winter, thus indicating 
persistence and fortitude. The pine tree is evergreen and fragrant, and these 
two trees are utilized as symbols of good omens for decoration at birthday 
parties and wedding day ornaments on porches and verandas. (6183) 
