Chap. VII. DANG-O-ZAKA — ITS TEA-GARDENS. 105 
stocked with different kinds of fish ; and I observed 
a number of anglers amusing themselves fishing, 
in the usual way, with hooks baited with worms. 
The most curious objects in this garden were 
imitation ladies made up out of the flowers of the 
chrysanthemum. Thousands of flowers were used 
for this purpose; and as these artificial beauties 
smiled upon the visitors out of the little alcoves 
and summer houses, the effect was oftentimes 
rather startling. The favourite flowering plum- 
trees were planted in groups and avenues m all 
parts of the garden, while little lakes and islands 
of rockwork added to the general effect. 
Having patronised this establishment by taking 
sundry cups of tea, I intimated to my attendant 
yakoneens my intention to look out for some 
gardens of a different kind, in which I could 
purchase some new plants. But pleasure was the 
order of the day with them, and they coolly 
informed me there were no other places worth 
seeing here, and that we had better go on to the 
tea-gardens of Ogee. From information I had 
previously received, I knew they were deceiving 
me, and therefore proceeded to take a general 
survey on my own account. When they saw I 
was determined to look out for myself, they pre- 
tended to have received some information about 
other places, and said they were willing to gmde 
me to them. Telling them I was greatly obliged, 
I desired them to lead the way. A short walk to 
the top of the hill brought us to a long, straight, 
