174a Golden Chabo-Hiba 



Trained in the pretty Jikkei shape with trunk most fantasti- 

 cally curved, and fully exposed to ^'iew. Age, over 150. 

 years. Height, 234 feet. Pot, of native wood. 



175c Bon Sai (See G) 



A small plant called Jiiiiipcriis Higida growing in a marble- 

 pot. This is placed on a stand made of tree fern and 

 native wood. The plants are more than 25 years old. 



176 Fern 



Made into the shape of Pagoda, a companion piece to No. 

 62. Height, 4I2 feet. 



177c Bon Kei (See G) 



Ten trees of several varieties in various shapes. They are 

 growing on a large piece of tree fern, representing an 

 imaginary island of Horai. This magnificent piece was 

 executed by the celebrated gardener Hiakkaeu, of Tokio. 

 Height, 2 I4 feet. Dish, Jmado pottery. 



178a Chabo-Hiba 



Trained in the hachikobore style, that is it, leans out over the 

 edge of the pot, by the famous gardener Kanekichi, of 

 Tokio. Age, 73 years. Height, 15 inches. Pot, of native 

 wood. 



17()c Bon Sai 



Maple having deeply di.ssected leaves, with a deep rich tint 

 on the edge. Age, 38 years. Height, 1 3^ feet. Pot, of 

 native wood. 



liSO Garden Lantern 



A square porcelain lantern poised on a charming pedestal of 

 native wood Height of the lantern is 11 inches. Height 

 of pedestal, i foot 7 inches. 



181a Kana Ami Hiba 



Variegated. Trained in the most artistic Jikkei shape. 

 Notice the variegation in the foliage, which no other variety 

 displays. Especially secured for this collection. Age, 70 

 years. Height, 13,4 feet. Pot, of native wood. 



182a Cleyera Japonica 



See No. 2rA for a description of this plant. Age, 13 years. 

 Pot, Chinese shude. 



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