a.re partially exposed. For cabinet decorative purposes it is 

 not easily surpassed. Age, 28 years. Height, 6 inches. 

 Pot, old Seto of blue and white. 



G8.\ Golden Chabo-Hiba 



This pretty plant is trained in the shape of Jikkei (See G.). 

 It will be observed that this tree differs from the real Jikkei, 

 , in that its individual branches are bunched and altogether 



form a beautiful effect. That famous gardener, Zarucho, 

 brought this plant to its present state of perfection. Age, 

 75 years. Height, 1 3,^ feet. Pot, native wood. 



69 Stone Lantern 



The original of this lantern dates back from the Ashikaga 

 period — about seven hundred years ago — and goes by the 

 name of the " I-iasuga " shape, after a Shinto deity, to 

 whom one of the ancient temples at Nara is dedicated. 

 Height, 5 feet 9 inches. (See illustration.) 



70c Bon Kei 



This is a small tree which is growing on a small stone, and is 

 known as Keyaki It represents a small island in the 

 famous lake of Biwa. Very artistic in effect. Obtained 

 from Sanjiuen, of Osaka. Height, 6 inches. Age, 70 years. 

 Dish, Seiji. 



71a Goyo-Matsu 



Four distinct trees of Kengai shape growing on Hego, or 

 a root of tree fern, decidedly unique and artistically 

 arranged. It is the work of Kakoen, of Tokio. Age, 30 

 years. ' Height, 114 feet. Pot, shape like a Chinese junk. 



72a Chabo-Hiba 



The marvelous care of the trainers of this plant is shown in 

 every detail from the roots to the topmost point of foliage. 

 This plant was obtained from the family of Kichisuke, of 

 Tokio, by whom it was so exquisitely trained. Age, over a 

 century. Height, 2 14 feet. Pot, native wood. 



73c Bon Sai (See G.) 



A cryptomeria of very artistic shape. Age, 25 years. 

 Height, 4 inches. Pot, of Chinese ware. 



74 Sago Palm {Hoso Varirty) 



Thirty stems, most artistically arranged on a Hego, or root 

 of tree fern. An example of the work of the famed Kuhei. 



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