190a Kaido. (Fyn/s Spcctal'i'/is.) 



A navol effect is obtained liy tlie seed of mistletoe having 

 been introduced into the trunk of the tree and talking root 

 there. The kaido is in itself a beautiful study. In the 

 spring it produces flowers on long peduncles. In the buds 

 the color is red, when open the outside of the petals is 

 white and pink, and the inside red. Age, about 40 years. 

 Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. 



191a Dodan. {Eiikyantliiis Japonictis.) 



For full description of this plant see No. 41. Age, 22 

 years. Height, \y^ feet. Pot, native wood. 



192c Bon Sai. {^Piinica Granatuin.) 



It is full of buds just about to bloom. The flowers are a 

 rich dark red color and are succeeded by fiuits in late 

 autumn. Notice the lichen which covers the trunk, that is 

 evidence of its age. Height, 1 14 feet. Pot, old Karatsu 

 ware. 



193a Biakudan 



Another one of the peculiar trees, the trunk of which appears 

 to have succumbed to old age. Notwithstanding that how- 

 ever, lively and well filled branches still spring from its sides, 

 and will continue to do so for years to come. The roots 

 produce a ver}' fragrant odor when burning — they are, there- 

 fore, a very important ingredient for incense. Obtained 

 from Chiujiuen, of Tokio. Age, more than two centuries. 

 Height, 1 3,| feet. Pot, of brown glaze. 



194 Chabo-Hiba 



The perpendicular Jikkei is well exemplified in this speci- 

 men. The trunk is gracefully curved in the characteristic 

 style of the great gardener, Hanshichi, of Tokio. Age, 

 112 years. Height, 2l{ feet. Pot, of native wood. 



19.JC Bon Sai 



This maple is called Wabihito and is very widely celebrated 

 for the two distinct and curious formations of its leaves. It 

 is highly valued because of its great rarity. Especially 

 secured for this collection from Mr. Kitani, of Tokio. Age, 

 about 40 years. Height, 2;^ feet. Pot of native wood. 



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