The Homes of Orchids and Dwarfed Pines 



Trimdad is the native home of orchids. 

 These beautiful but deHcate flowers are 

 reared best in tropical climates, and the 

 year-round warmth of Trinidad is ideal 

 for them. Orchid-raising is one of the 

 chief occupations of the island; and the 

 United States is their largest customer 



Far back in the twelfth century, one of 

 the great Japanese heroes slew his best 

 friend in a quarrel." In repentance, he 

 became a monk. Down through genera- 

 tions, the caretakers of his temple, skilled 

 m tree-shaping and pruning grew this 

 remarkable tree-ship in his memory 



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