of the leaves is coarsely serrated and the calyx tubes 
are long, broad and clove-shaped. Like many other 
kinds the trees have hairy flower-stalks. The flowers 
bloom in the middle of May. 
(8) Hikan-zakura (the Red Winter Cherries; Prunus 
campanutlata ) 
This kind of cherry is found on Arisan, or Mt. Ari 
in Taiwan (Formosa), from where it was transplanted 
through Riukiu (Luchu) to Kagoshima and elsewhere 
in olden times. The young foliage is green, and the 
adult leaves are thick. The flowers are bell-shaped and 
do not open in full. They are deep crimson in colour. 
The trees in Tokyo bloom in the latter part of 
March. 
(9) Shiki-zakura (the Four Season Cherries; Prunus 
subhirtella var. semperflorens ) 
These are small trees, often planted in gardens. or 
in the grounds of shrines or temples. They bloom in 
spring, autumn and winter. The flowers, single or 
double, are small, and their colour is white or crimson. 
The flower-stalk is hairy. 
(10) Fuyu-zakura (the Winter Cherries; Prunus 
parvifolia) 
A small tree rarely planted in gardens, in shrine 
precincts or temple grounds. The leaves are small in 
size. The flowers, single or double, are white or of a 
light crimson. The flower-stalks are hairless. Its 
blooming season ranges from November till snowfall. 
Besides, there are some peculiar cherries such as 
Miyama-zakura (the Deep Mountain Cherries: Prunus 
