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were numbers of both sexes and of all ages thus 
amusing themselves, and all seemed gay, contented, 
and happy. 
There is a famous temple, named Dyto-cutch, 
situated on the hill-side above the town, which is 
well worth a notice. The view from this place, at 
the time of my visit, was extremely beautiful and 
full of interest. The whole town, the lake-like 
harbour, and the panorama of hills near and far off 
lay spread out before me. Many of the plum and 
cherry trees were now in fall bloom. Most 
remarkable amongst them was a double-blossomed 
cherry, a variety producing bunches of flowers 
nearly as large as noisette roses. This is an orna- 
mental tree, of the first class. Being spring-time 
(April 13th), many other trees were bursting into 
flower ; the leaves of all were freshly green ; and, 
as the sun was shining brightly in a clear sky, the 
place was most enjoyable. 
As the 4 Scotland ’ remained in the harbour for 
two days, I had an opportunity of taking an 
excursion into the country to note the condition of 
its agricultural productions. The barley and 
wheat crops were now in ear, and would be fit for 
the sickle at the end of the month or the begin- 
ning of May. The cabbage-oil plant ( Brassica 
sinensis) was now in full bloom, and filled the air 
with the fragrance of its yellow blossoms. These 
winter crops, when ripe, would be removed, and 
their places occupied by beans, sweet potatoes, 
melons, &c., the summer productions of this part 
