III. THE PEACH. THE DOLLS' FESTIVAL. 



THIS blossom, coming between the plum, "of classical 

 fame and predilection," and the cherry, "of patriotic 

 boast," is rather overshadowed by those popular favorites. 



DOLLS FESTIVAL. 



And yet, as Mr. Conder adds, 1 the peach "excels in size, 

 richness, and coloring. These blossoms are of numerous 

 tints, white, different shades of pink, and a deep crimson 



1 The Floral Art of Jap.an. 



