156 Chabo-hiba ( Thuya Obtma Nana). (See No. 5.) 
Trained in the shape of combination, Jikka and Nea-gari (see 
No. 16 and No. 44), by Kintaro, of Tokio. Height, 1 foot. 
Tot, blue and white. 
157 Bon Kei. (See No. 2.) 
The scene of Yano Islands. Made by Kato, of Mikawa. Size, 
17x17 inches. Dish, wood. 
158 WakOkll ( Thuya Akoque). 
One of the prettiest specimens, having beautiful golden varie- 
gation on the leaves. Age, 29 years about. Height, 1 foot. 
Pot, Kenzan. 
1"»9 Kanipo-ran. (An orchid.) 
This is the only orchid in the collection. It blooms in early 
summer and continues till the late autumn. The jardiniere, 
plain white, is made by (Jhikusen, of Kioto, who is one of the 
best artists in Japan. It is simple, yet tasteful. It is plain, 
yet artful. The signature which is seen on only his best made 
wares, will be found on the bottom of the jardiniere. Height, 
J feet, including the stand. 
ICO Chabo-hiba ( Thuya Obtusa Nana). (See No. 5.) 
This is the most curious tree in the collection on account of 
having a stone at the boundary of the trunk and roots. Trained 
by lleishiro, a master of tree trainers, in the shape of Jikka. 
(See No. 44.) Age, 70 years. Height, 1% feet. Pot, brown. 
161 Hangius* Ornament. 
It is made by Heizo, one of the best porcelain makers of Seto, 
ware, in the shape of well bucket. It is over 50 years old- 
perhaps about 65 years. This might be used as a bouquet 
holder. Three pieces in set, a pulley and two buckets. 
162 Sago Palm {Cyras Revoluta). (See No. 1.) 
Three bulbs with eight leaves. Length of the leaves, 7 to 12 
inches. Height, 1 foot. Pot, Seiji. 
101! Bon Kei. (See No. 2.) 
The scene of Hakone Spring, the most well-known summe.i 
resort in the Orient. It is very well imitated in every detail. 
Made by Kato, a skillful Bon Kei artist. Size, 15x15 inches. 
Dish, wood. 
161 Cabinet Ornament. 
Two most ornamental jardinieres made in the shape of 
Japanese tube on an artistic stand, being planted a parrot 
feather in the one and acorus variegata in the other. Height, 
\y z feet. 
16") Chabo-hiba {Thuya Obtusa Nana). (See No. 5.) 
It differs from all other Chabo-hibas from the point of train- 
ing, the branches being trained individually in a horizontal 
round shape, giving the tree a conical form, which is called 
" Tama-tsu-kuri." This is the only one of the kind in the 
collection. It was obtained from Kakoyen, of Tokio, by whose 
grandfather the tree was originally trained. Height, % l / z feet. 
Age, 05 years. Pot, wood. 
166 Bon Sai. (See No. 18.) 
BambusaKinmei, a dwarfed bamboo, grown handsomely in an 
unique Tokonabe jardiniere. It is an equally beautiful orna- 
ment for a centerpiece of dining table. Height, 7 inches. 
167 Tauyo-Sho (Pinus Densijlora). 
This is one of the most beautiful evergreens. Trained in the 
round-top style. Height, 2% feet. Pot, wood. 
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