Many of the various iarJlnieres, (iisties and boxes in which 

 the plants are shown are the same that held them when origi- 

 nally purchased in Japan. 



Unlike the Americans, who place a flower or a plant in 

 any kind of a receptacle, irrespective of whether it is suitable or 

 not, in Japan each plant is placed in a pot or jardiniere made 

 expressly for it, and having a particular significance. 



In the Japanese tea house built in the art gallery will be 

 shown how each plant should be placed and will illustrate 

 interior floral decorations according to Japanese custom. 



Among the exhibits are a number of bronze jardinieres, 

 bronze storks, bronze basins for gold fish, etc., and large stone 

 or porcelain lanterns, all of which are native garden orna- 

 ments. There will also be shown a Japanese garden gate, 

 arranged similar to those used in the Japanese country. 



The importers desire publicly to express their thanks to 

 Count Okuma and Mr. Otori, both of Tokio, for their assist- 

 ance, valuable information and for the rare plants which they 

 have contributed to this collection. 



KUSHIBIKI & ARAL 



