6 Hiiragi (Olea aguifotium). 
An evergreen tree. In autumn it bears fragrant, small, white 
flowers in clusters in the axils of leaves, being succeeded with 
small, oval fruits, which are purplish blue when ripe. The 
leaves are beautifully variegated. Height, 11 inches. Pot, 
blue and white. ' 
7 Bon Kei. (See No. 2.) 
A fernery on rocky hill. It is equally beautiful from any 
point of view. (Observe the numerous small figures here and 
there.) Size, 12x17 inches. Dish, wood. 
8 Sliuro-Clliku (Rhapis Flabelliformis). 
The leaves being deeply cut into segments and umbrella shaped, 
whence it is commonly called " umbrella palm." This, as Sago 
palm, will resist gas and dust, and is accordingly most suitable 
for a house decoration. Six stems handsomely grown. Height, 
2}£ feet. Pot, Seiji. 
9 Ibuki (Juniper us Chinensis). 
Golden variety. A pretty cabinet ornament. 9 inches high. 
Pot, blue and white. 
10 SuWO-chiku (Bambusa Sua). 
There are nearly three hundred different varieties of bamboos, 
and this is one of the most highly esteemed species, on account 
of its beautiful green stripes on the yellow ground of the stems. 
When the stems are young they are red with green longitudinal 
stripes. Two main stems with numerous young sprouts. 
Height, 3 feet. Pot, blue and white. 
11 Camellia Japonica. 
An evergreen with many buds, which will develop into red 
flowers about Christmas. Height, 1% feet. Pot, Seiji. 
12 Hanging Ornament. 
Made from hego (a root of tree fern), on which Tsuru-Masaki 
(Euonymus Japonica) Buxus, Pteris, competing their own 
beauties. 
18 Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta). 
Six leaves in elegant condition. Length of leaves, 1^ feet. 
Height, \\i feet. Pot, Seiji. 
14 HegO (Cyathea Spinulosa). 
An ornamental evergreen, found in the Southern regions of 
Japan. The lower part of the trunk is covered with coarse 
dark brown hair. Two leaves, length 2y 2 feet. Height, 3 feet. 
Pot, blue and white. 
15 Omoto (Rhodea Japonica). 
This is highly esteemed on account of its beautiful evergreen 
leaves, which are broad and variegated. It produces small 
flowers, being succeeded with a cluster of beautiful red berries. 
Height, 13 inches. Pot, Seiji. 
16 Chabo-hiba ( Thuya Obtusa Nana) . 
Trained in the "Nakasu" shape and semi-"Ne-agari." (See 
No. 5.) This is one of the most peculiar arrangements of 
branches. It has had years of careful and conscientious train- 
ing at the hands of Heitaro, of Tokio, a master of the tree 
trainers. Age, about 75 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, blue and 
white. ^ 
Note : "Ne-agari."— A plant having the roots exposed. 
17 Tsuru-Masaki (Euonymus Japonica). 
Growing on hego, root of tree fern. Height, 1}4 feet. Pot, 
Kenzan. 
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