2(;L^ Chabo-Hiba 



Trained in a liorizontal Jilckei. Branclies are arranged in 

 studied disorder, showing unusual skill on the part of the 

 gardener. Age, about 70 years. Height, 1 3/^ feet. Pot, 

 of native wood. 



2fi2.A. Pines 



Two trees growing on artistically shaped volcanic stone, 

 called Kuroboku, found only in the province of JNIino. It 

 was trained by Chinjiuen, of Tokio, who was especially 

 famous as a trainer of pines. Age, more than 70 years. 

 Height, I foot. Pot, blue and white, shaped like a Chinese 

 junk. 



263 A Magnificent Bronze Jardiniere 



A receptacle for gold fish. It is made of Seido bronze. 

 Dated the early part of the 19th century. Dimensions, 2 '2 

 feet by 21 inches. The two gold fish in this jardiniere were 

 brought from Japan expressly for this exhibition. 



2(34c Bon Sai 



A novel effect in a combination of maple and cryptomeria 

 trees. Two handsome maple trees grow in one end of a 

 pretty Japanese Seto jardiniere of the iSth century. At 

 the other end rests an odd Japanese stone which ser\'es as a 

 pedestal for a small jardiniere from which grows a well 

 developed cryptomeria tree. The whole is very artistic and 

 decorative. Height, 8 inches. 



2(>').\ Goyo Matsu 



Trained for cabinet specimen. Age, iS years. Height, 6 

 inches. Pot, Karatsu ware. 



2(iHi: Sago Palm, Hoso 



Nine bulbs shooting out from the main trunk. Each has its 

 own crown of newly grown leaves. This is not the most 

 singular, but is certainly the most artistic piece in the col- 

 lection. The jardiniere holding this remarkable specimen 

 is most gracefully shaped old Seto ware of excellent quality 

 in blue and white. Age, 65 years. Height, 1 3_^ feet. 

 See illustration. 



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