23!)c Bon Kei 



Representing a forest scene. There are growing several varie- 

 ties of trees, and the stones placed at the bottom of the trees 

 render a very realistic aspect to the scene. The pot is old 

 Hibiyaki ware, S x 12 inches. 



240l Bon Sai 



Here are shown plants of rare variety called Kanashide, 

 trained in such shape as to grow over the side of the pot. 

 Note that the roots are exposed so as to render a decidedly 

 beautiful effect. It was obtained from the [irivate collection 

 of Mr. Otori. Age, 40 years. Height, 10 inches. Pot, 

 old Seto of the i8th Centin-y. 



241.\ Maple Seigen 



For full description see No. 13. Height, 13-4 feet. Pot, 

 native wood. 



242.^ Chabo-Hiba 



The branches are all carefully and proportionately trained 

 to form the horizontal Jikkei. Age, more than half a 

 century. Height, 1J2 feet. Pot, of native wood. 



243c Bon Sai 



Kanashide — with a singular form of trunk, shaped like 

 antlers. Age, 56 years. Height, i foot. Pot, old square 

 Karatsu. 



244c Bon Sai 



Three trees of the maple family. Standing upright in 

 the form of the giant trees of the forest. Age, 37 years. 

 Height, 1 foot. Pot, Chinese shide. 



245a Pine 



Growing on a stone on which the exjiosed parts of the roots 

 are imbedded. Age, 23 years. Pot, old Shigaraki ware. 



246c Bon Sai 



Representing the scenery of a maple forest. There are ten 

 maples of four distinct varieties. Rendering a most artistic 

 effect. It was obtained from a private collection of Mr. 

 Kishida, of Tokio. Height, 115 feet. Pot, old Yatsushiro 

 ware. (See illustration.) 



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