33 A Jardiniere. 
A handsomely wrought specimen Shigaraki-ware, decorated 
with rattan. "Diameter, 1 foot. Height, 8 inches. 
34 Taisan-Clliku (Bambusa Vulgaris). 
It is highly esteemed as an ornamental house plant. The stem 
is deep green, with low, even knots, and the leaves are broad 
and beautiful. Height, 4 feet. Pot, wood. 
35 Chabo-hiba ( Thuya Obtusa Nana), (See No. 5.) 
This is one of the best chabo-hibas in the collection. A careful ex- 
amination of the unusual size of the trunk, which measures 
4 inches in diameter, is invited. Secured from Grenho.ji, of 
Tokio. The training was originally started by Tokichi. Age, 
over a century. Height, \% feet. Pot, blue and white. 
36 Sajro Palm (Cycas Revoluta). 
For full description see No. 1. Six leaves in elegant condition. 
Length of the leaves, 1-1^ feet. Height, \y k feet. Pot, Run. 
37 Tsuru-masaki (Euonymus japonica). 
Growing on hego, a root of tree fern. Height, 14 inches. Pot, 
blue and white. 
38 Bon Kei. (See No. 2.) 
Subject "Imoyama andSeyama." A girl standing on a hill talk- 
ing to her sweetheart on an adjoining hill. It is made by Kato 
after a scene of the popular Japanese drama " Imo-se-yama," 
written by Ohikamatsu, who has been known as the "Shake- 
speare of Japan." Size, 12x17 inches. Dish, wood. 
30 Hiiragi. (Olea aquifolium.) 
Variegated. Perfectly hardy. Height, V/l feet. Pot, Seiji. 
40 Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta). (See No. 1.) 
Fourteen leaves which are 1-1 feet long. Height, \% feet. 
Pot, blue and white. 
41 Shuro-Chikll (Rhapis Flabelliformis). 
For detail see No. 8. Five stems in the pot. Height, %y 2 feet. 
Pot, blue and white. 
42 Bon Kei. (See No. 2.) 
It is made after a famous old Chinese painting, " iiirth place 
of Confucius." It is done amazingly, similar to the original 
painting in every detail. Size 14x14 inches. Dish, wood. 
43 Bon Sai. (See No. 18.) 
Wakoku-hiba, variegated. An ornamental evergreen, suitable 
for table decoration. Height, 1 foot. Age, 28 years. Pot, 
green. 
14 Chabo-hiba. (See No. 5.) 
Trained in the graceful shape of " Jikka," by Grenko, of Tokio. 
Age, 40 years. Height, \% feet. Pot, blue and white. 
Note: — "Jikka," is a shape of tree having a regular and proportional 
arrangement of the branches, giving a conical shape to the tree. 
This tree is always planted in the center or important position of 
the gardens. 
45 Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta). 
For description see No. 1. Four leaves in vigorous condition. 
Suitable for a cabinet ornamentation. Height, 10 inches. Pot, 
blue and white. 
46 Fllkura-moChi (Ilex Integra). 
Only one in this collection. Obtained from the collection of 
Kakoyen, of Tokio, by whom it was highly admired on account 
of its rarity. Height, 3 feet. Age, about 50 years. Pot, blue 
and white. 
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