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. And yet, as Mr. Conder 

 adds,* the peach "excells in size, richness, and coloring. These 



DOLLS FESTIVAL. 



blossoms are of numerous tints, white, different shades of pink, 

 and a deep crimson remarkably rich in tone. The peach-blossom 

 in mass, as it appears in groves and orchards, contributes far more 



* The Floral Art of Japan. 



