THE FLOWER ART OF JAPAN 



that two sprays alone form the three prin- 

 cipals; the spray marked 2 and 3 answers 

 for both Man and Earth. 



By looking at the illustration of a 

 hooked gourd shaped vase, in which camel- 

 lias are placed, you will notice that the 

 line of the long curved branch forming the 

 Heaven is natural. The placing of such a 

 branch in a hanging vase of irregular form 

 makes it at once harmonious and attract- 

 ive. It is by the use of such unusual 

 forms that the Japanese bring the refresh- 

 ment of variety into their floral decorations. 

 Always keeping to the regular and 

 symmetrical forms does not reproduce 

 natural effects. 



[So] 



