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fail to give an idea of the hidden spring. Stone 5, " Worship- 

 ping Stone," occupies a very important position in the center 

 of the ground. No. 7 is called the " Island Stone," as the land 

 extends far enough to give an appearance of an island. No. 

 6, the " Perfect View Stone," besides the well, is arranged with 

 shrubs in connection with other stones. No. 8, "Moon-Shadow 

 Stone," is re-enforced with rock-work and bushes. No. 9 is a 

 group called the "Stone of the Evening Sun." Behind them 



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we have the large " Tree of the Evening Sun." Tree No. i, the 

 "Principal Tree," and the "Cascade Tree," are evergreens, to 

 be visible between Stones i and 2. The "Tree of Solitude" is 

 represented by two small pines in connection with shrubs. 

 Plants and a stone lantern marked D are also placed so as to 

 be attractive. A well, and a water-basin, as well as the ever- 

 greens, form a part of the foreground. On the western side 

 one notes a water-basin A, a stone lantern B, a screen fence, 



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