TREES IN A JAPANESE GARDEN. 



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together as only to give the effect of one. If two only are used, they 

 should be planted thus .* ; if three, . : ; if five, 



Close to the fences, some trees of the same height should be planted, 

 and in this position the plum is considered to be the best ; the trees should 

 be small and of bushy growth. The stone lantern should be partly 

 sheltered by trees either at the back or in front, and opposite the stone 

 basin which is used in gardens for washing hands, trees are generally 

 planted so that their shadow falls on the water ; the boughs should be about 

 14 inches above the basin, but they should be disposed with much care 

 in order not to interfere with any pretty views. Also, by the well in the 

 corner of the garden, two or three trees — such as pines, plums, bamboos, 

 or willows — should be so placed as to add to its attractiveness. Poisonous 

 trees or shrubs should be avoided ; or, if high trees are used, care must 

 be taken that they should not impede views of the moon or restrict venti- 

 lation, particularly in the summer, so they must not be planted too closely 

 together. 



