THE WISTARIA. 



"A belief exists that this flower attains great size and beauty 

 if its roots are nourished with sake; and there is, at Kameido, a tree 

 producing specially fine blossoms, at the base of which visitors are 

 accustomed to empty their cups." 



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

 taria in the empire. The vine is 500 years old, with pendent blos- 

 soms over 50 inches long, and trellises covering a space of 4,000 

 feet." 'Though much honored and used for felicitous occasions, 



