KiOA Chabo-Hiba 



This singular Jilckei is characteristic of the famed gard- 

 ener Jubei, by whom this plant got its early training. Age, 

 nearly 150 years. Height, 1 3_|^ feet. Pot of native wood. 



l()7c Evonymus Alatus-Mayumi 



In the summer it opens tiny flowers, being succeeded by 

 fruits, which expose reddish yellow seeds when ripe. The 

 foliage turns beautifully red in late autumn. It is very 

 rare. This is the only one in the collection. Age, 42 

 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, Fhinsha ware. 



168c Bon Sai. (See G. ) 



Another evidence of the artistic training Japan's gardeners 

 give their charges. Kakoen, of Tokio, had this plant in 

 charge in its early days. That explains its present perfec- 

 tion. Age, about 72 years. Height, 1 3^^' feet. Pot, of native 

 wood. 



169c Bon Kei. (See G.) 



This depicts a delightful forest scene where various kinds of 

 trees are growing. The trees are more than fifteen years old 

 and are growing from white coral. Pot, of native wood. 



170c Bon Sai, Soycinr (SeeG. ) 



Keyaki and Nishikigi. Two trees growing with a stone 

 between them. Age, 35 years. Height, 1 1^' feet. Pot, 

 anticjue Corean ware. 



171c Bon Sai 



Full description will be found in paragraph 162c. This 

 plant has flowers ready to bloom. Age, 35 years. Height, 

 2 l{ feet. Pot, of native wood. 



172c Bon Sai (See G. ) 



This shows an excellent specimen of the Yoseuye stvle of 

 culture. The large maple is about 70 years old, around 

 its trunk are growing the roots of a Chabo-Hiba. Height, 

 I foot. Pot, old Chinese ware. 



17oi: Sago Palm, Hoso 



C)r the tree formed varietv of palm. This is a superb 

 specimen of this variety and one of the most important 

 pieces in the collection. There are thirteen bulbs growing 

 out from the main bulb, and each bulb has its own crown of 

 beautiful foliage. Pot, old Imari in blue and white. 

 (See illustration. ) 



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