103c Bon Kei (See G.) 



Representing a house on a rocky hill. At the rear of the 

 house, on a perpendicular rock, two Chabo-Hibas are 

 growing, with roots exposed. In spite of the hard surface 

 they thrive. At the front of the house another tree is 

 growing and overhanging the water. It is a highly artistic 

 and interesting piece — a gem of the collection. Age, 35 

 years. Height, i ^^ feet. Pot is the work of the famous 

 Japanese, Kenzan ; signature on bottom. 



l()4c Bon Sai 



In this is shown one of the best e.xamples of Soyeuye. 

 (See G.) Under a large maple tree, a small maple tree and 

 carex are growing. Age, 130 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, 

 native wood. 



10,-,A Chabo-Hiba 



Two plants of the Neagari style, about a foot and a half high. 

 Almost all of the roots are exposed. The branches of the 

 one falling to one side, the second plant springs from the 

 centre of the pyramid formed by the roots of the first, its 

 branches falling the other way, thus effecting a graceful, 

 picturesque and evenly balanced whole. Such skill and 

 training demonstrated in this superb piece can scarcely be 

 surjjassed. These plants have had the benefit of training by 

 the famous gardener Heisaku, of Tokio. Age, 270 years. 

 Height, 2 i_|.' feet. Pot, native wood. (See illustration). 



10(ir, Fern, Japanese Shinobu 



Trained into the shape of Chinese dogfoo. Height, 334; 

 feet. Size of stand, i-j x 2J2 feet. 



107.\ Goyo-Matsu 



Growing on rock. Trained for cabinet ornamentation. 

 Age, 32 years. Height, 7 inches. Pot, blue and white. 



lO.Sc Bon Sai. (See G.) 



Six larch trees, each tree having its own peculiar artistic 

 shape and value. An illustration of the best example of 

 Yoseuye. (See(;.) Obtained from the private garden of 

 Mr. Kitani, of Tokio. Age, 35 years. Height, i foot. 

 Pot, Chinese Ude of the seventeenth century. 



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