47 A Fernery on Hego. 
Sword Fern and others grown harmoniously on hego, a root 
of tree fern. It is Buitable for a table decoration. Dish, wood. 
48 Chosen-kaya (CepAalotaxus drupacea). 
An ornamental evergreen. Two plants in the pot. Height, 
\% feet. Pot, blue and white. 
49 Camellia Japonica. 
It is full of buds, which will bloom about Christmas, the 
flowers being double and red. Height, \% feet. Pot, Ruri. 
50 Cliabo-hiba (Thuya Obtusd). 
Of erect training. Height, 2\i feet. Pot, Seiji. 
51 Tsuge (Buxus faponica.) 
A cabinet specimen. Observe its beautiful variegation on the 
leaves. The buxus is the only one in the collection. Height, V) 
inches. Pot, blue and white. 
5a Okimono (an ornament). 
An antique figure of a man who is surprised to see a badger 
unexpectedly under a tea kettle, on which two cacti and 
chirimen vines are beautifully growing. 
5o Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta). 
Fourteen leaves in elegant condition. Length of the leaves, 
\% to 1% feet. Height, \% feet. Pot, blue and white. 
54 Ibllki ( funiperus Chinensis). 
(Of the golden variety.) It is highly esteemed by the Japanese 
on account of its beautiful color of the leaves, golden yellow. 
This is only one of the kind in this collection. Height, \% 
feet. Pot, Seiji. 
55 OmotO (Rhodea Japonica). 
It produces small flowers, being succeeded with a cluster of 
beautiful red berries. It is an ornamental evergreen. Height, 
1 foot. Pot, Seiji. 
50 Hanging Ornament. 
It is made in the shape of Japanese water bucket. It could be 
used as a bouquet holder. An unusually well-made Kochi- 
ware specimen. 
57 Bon Kei. (See No. 2.) 
It is reproduction in miniature of the garden of Chorinji 
Temple, of Kanazowa, which is widely known in Northern 
Japan (more by the keeping of many cranes, which are exceed- 
ingly rare elsewhere) than by the temple itself. Several cranes 
are seen on the scene. Notice the house made of metal in the 
center of the garden. Size, 17x17 inches. Dish, wood. 
58 ChabO-<hiba ( Thuya Obtusa Nana). 
Two chabo-hibas, of "Kengai" and of " Mikoshi," growing 
fast together on a rock, called by Japanese " a happy couple." 
This is frequently used in a wedding decoration. Only one of 
the kind in the collection. Age, 32 years. Height, 1 foot. 
Pot, creamy white. 
Note: "Kengai." — A shape to represent a tree overhanging a cliff. 
"Mikoshi."— A shape of tree having generally no branches at the 
bottom, as this plant is always placed behind something, and only 
the top branches show; the literal meaning of "Mikoshi" being "to 
look over." 
50 Sonare (funiperus Chinensis). 
Differing from all others. Its stems creep over, instead of 
standing straight, the ground for several feet. The branches are 
spreading over the pot 2% feet. Pot, Seiji. 
00 A Garden Lantern. 
Made in the shape of a house. It is an unique garden orna- 
ment, and in tea gardens it is rather more useful than dec- 
orative. 
