lOGc Bon Sai 



Kajiha Kaide. This tree is distinguislied for the shape and 

 color of its leaves. It is rare!)' found. Age, 17 years. 

 Height, 6 inches. Pot, Chinese shude. 



107c Bon Sai 



Maple Kaide. Trained in a most artistic form, and is grow- 

 ing in a pot of Chinese mirror black of a rarely good qual- 

 ity. Age, 35 years. Height, \][ feet. (See illustration. ) 



108c Bon Sai 



This tree is called ^litsuha Kaide. The trunk grows on a 

 base of tree-fern roots placed in a jardiniere, shaped like a 

 lotus leaf It presents a singular and very attractive 

 appearance. Age of plant about 60 years. Height, 

 2 feet. 



lOO.-i Golden Chabo-Hiba 



Trained in the most striking Jikkei shape, with roots partly 

 exposed, and bearing the characteristic style of that famous 

 gardener who trained tree Xo. 10 v It was obtained from 

 the private collection of Mr. Furuta, of Tokio, for this 

 exhibit especially. Age, about 250 years. Height, 2 '4 

 feet. Pot, native wood. (See illustration). 



200c Bon Sai (Lxiunii Cluticnsc— [apaiiesc Kiiko) 



This plant is very rare and one of the two in this exhibition. 

 The tree is more than 70 years old, but is only six inches 

 high, and two inches in diameter. The vigorous growth of 

 the branches is very noticeable. 'Phe trunk deser\'es especial 

 mention. It is called Tetsu Kan, or Iron Trunk. Pot, old 

 Chinese ware of the 17th Century. 



201c Bon Sai 



Two larch trees are growing in the most exquisite Yoseuye 

 style. Age, 28 years. Height, 13 inches. Pot, old 

 Shigaraki. 



202a Chabo-Hiba 



One of the most beautiful specimens in the collection. 'Phe 

 style is the horizontal Jikkei. 'Phe branches extend out- 

 ward a foot and a half further than the whole height of the 

 tree. It is about 300 years old. It had the benefit 

 of training by one of the expert gardeners under the Shogun. 

 Height, 3 feet. Pot, native wood. 



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