The Wistaria. 29 



at Kameido, a tree producing specially fine blossoms, at the 



base of which visitors are accustomed to empty their cups." 



"At Kasukabe, north-east of Tokyo, is the most famous 



PEONY. 



wistaria in the empire. The vine is 500 years old, with 

 pendent blossoms over 50 inches long, and trellises cover- 

 ing a space of 4000 feet." "Though much honored and 



