oceans CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY GIFT OF Cornell Club 300 This tree has an Authentic History of nearly 850 years, AN EXHIBITION OF A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION of Japanese Floral and Arporeal Plants A REALISTIC Japanese Tea House Garden Gate Bronze Jardinieres Garden Lanterns, etc., etc. All either made or collected expressly for this exhibit An interesting and marvelous showing. And all to be sold absolutely without reserve by order of the importers Messts. Kushibiki & Arai TOKIO Proprietors of the Japanese Tea Garden Atlantic City, N. J. AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES Madison Square, South ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS MAY 23 and 24, 1899, at 3 o'clock On FREE view beginning Friday, May 19th, until the day of the sale = E MR. THOMAS & KIRBY AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION Auctioneet exw Manager NEW YORK r Conditions of Sale 1. The highest bidder to be the buyer, and if any dispute arise between two or more bidders, the lot so in dispute shall be immediately put up again and re-sold. 2. The purchasers to give their names and addresses, and to pay down a cash deposit, or the whole of the purchase mcney tf required, in default of which the lot or lots so purchased to be immediately put up again and re-sold. 3. The lots to be taken away at the buyer’s expense and risk upon the conclusion of the sale, and the remainder of the purchase money to be absolutely paid or otherwise settled for to the satisfaction of the auctioneer, on or before delivery; in default of which the undersigned wil! not hold himself responsi- ble if the luts be lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, but they will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser. 4. The sale of any article is not to be set aside on account of any error in the description. All articles are exposed for public exhibition one or more days, and are sold just as they are, without recourse. 5. To prevent inaccuracy in delivery, and inconvenience in the settlement of the purchases, no lot can, on any account, be removed during the sale. 6. Upon failure to comply with the above conditions, the money deposited in part payment shall be forfeited; all lots uncleared within the time aforesaid shall be re-sold by public or private sale, witbout further notice, and the deficiency (if any) attending such re-sale shall be made good by the defaulter at this sale, together with all charges attending the same. This condition is without prejudice to the right of the auctioneer to enforce the contract made at this sale, without such re-sale, if he thinks fit. AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, & MANAGERS. THOMAS &. KIRBY, elorclioneer, PREFACE difficult to convey to the public the interesting history connected with many of the plants and their great intrinsic value. As was the experience of the earlier importations of porce- lain, ivory carvings, bronzes, lacquers and curios, there was comparatively a few objects that were of real artistic merit and value, but a vast quantity of cheap, gaudy things that were entirely foreign to the Japanese ideals of art, made only to sell in a foreign land, so has it been with plants and flowers. The love of flowers and plants is a national trait of the Japanese, and their care and training is a constant source of occupation and pleasure. With a purely commercial idea in view, it has been mostly the ordinary varieties of plants that have heretofore been sent to this country. Of the professionally trained and more valuable classes of plants, only the well-to-do can afford to possess. And it is only by years of constant care and attention that the Japanese plants can be brought to that state of perfection required by the Japanese connoisseur and amateur. The present collection has been personally secured by the undersigned. All parts of Japan have been visited by them and searched for the best specimens of the most skillful tree trainers and landscape gardeners of that country. The whole collection, representing as it does years of labor, in securing and at a great outlay, is the best that has been brought together, and to-day nowhere in the world, not even in Japan, could so fine a collection be found. The greatest masters of the Japanese horticultural art and of landscape gardening are the contributors to this collection. 5 Many of the various jardinieres, dishes and boxes in which the plants are shown are the same that held them when origi- nally purchased in Japan. Unlike the Americans, who place a flower or a plant in any kind of a receptacle, irrespective of whether it is suitable or not, in Japan each plant is placed in a pot or jardiniere made expressly for it, and having a particular significance. In the Japanese tea house built in the art gallery will be shown how each plant should be placed and will illustrate interior floral decorations according to Japanese custom. Among the exhibits are a number of bronze jardinieres, bronze storks, bronze basins for gold fish, etc., and large stone or porcelain lanterns, all of which are native garden orna- ments. There will also be shown a Japanese garden gate, arranged similar to those used in the Japanese country. The importers desire publicly to express their thanks to Count Okuma and Mr. Otori, both of Tokio, for their assist- ance, valuable information and for the rare plants which they have contributed to this collection. KUSHIBIKI & ARAI. 8 115 NOTICE N order to aid those not familiar with the proper care of Japanese plants, Messrs. Kushibiki & Arai will, without other charge than traveling expenses, send an experienced Japanese gardener to any place within fifty (50) miles of New York City, who will give the necessary attention to those plants that will be designated at the time of sale, and will also, where it is possible, replace any plant that is beyond restoring to the same healthy condition as it was when sold. General Remarks on the Care of the Japanese Plants in this Catalogue Before we give over to our patrons the care of the plants, it seem to be necessary to mentionsome points about the climate of Japan, as we meet so many persons who think Japan is a tropical country, and treat the plants accordingly. In most cases this is the cause of their failure to keep Japanese plants alive. The Empire of Japan extends from northeast to southwest about 1500 miles, and its breadth varies from 70 to 150 miles, occupying its position from 24° N. Lat. to 50° N. Lat., and from 122° E. Long. to 150° I. Long. Thus, though the climate of the northern part differs greatly from that of thesouthern, it is by no means a tropical country. The temperature of the central part, where the most of the plants here on exhibition, even including the ferns, thrive, varies in winter from 20° F. to 10° below zero. As it is seen above, the climate of Japan being about the same as here, and the most of the plants growing out-doors through summer and winter, the care of them is extremely simple. None of them require hot-houses; in fact too high a temper- ature during winter is rather injurious to the plants. According to the care required the plants are divided into three classes, A, B, and C aseach plant in this catalogue is marked. CLASS A All the plants marked ‘*A’’ in this catalogue are perfectly hardy, therefore, if they are planted right in the ground they could be left outside through all seasons. But plants in pots in winter had better be kept from frost and freezing, keeping them ina cold cellar or some such a place, or, if outside, covering them up, pots and plants as well, with straw or any material that will prevent them from freezing or getting frost-bitten. By all means do not keep them too warm. In summer it is better to protect the plants from the direct rays of the sun and keep them in a place where there is plenty of fresh air. ‘The plants should be watered, leaves and all, once a day, or as often as necessary to keep the earth moist, not wet. Excrprions.—Pines and cherries, which are the hardiest of all, even in pots, could be left outside without protecting them from the direct rays of the sun, frost or freezing. 10 CLASS B The plants marked ‘B’’ in this catalogue, as they thrive ina region a little warmer than the above, in winter should not be left outside even protected, but be covered with straw or any such material and kept ina cellar or pit or ina greenhouse about 35°- 50° F. In summer avoid the direct rays of the sun and keep them in ashaded place. The watering is about the same as the Class A. In case of Sago Palm, however, when the leaves are growing it will take a great deal of water, but after the leaves are fully grown a little water once a day is all that is necessary. CLASS C In the care of Bon Kei and Bon Sai the observance of a few sim- ple rules will preserve them in their present hardy vigorous condition for years. In winter it is better not toallow them to freeze or become frost-bitten. Wherever they may be kept a temperature of 35 to 40 degrees is sufficient during the night and during the day 4o to 50°. In the spring they can be placed outside with perfect safety. During the summer a position that affords plenty of freshair and light without the direct rays of the sun reaching them at all times will serve to keep them in splendid condition. It will be noticed this class are grown inshallow pots. As the Bon Kei and Bon Sai have been trained from a seedling in a pot of the same shape and as their artistic value con- sists in their being in shallow pots it is quite unneccessary to replace them in deeper ones with the mistaken idea that they will thrive better. It will also be observed the jardinieres are always of a plain design. As the contents are a landscape picture the Japanese gar- dener always avoids putting his landscape in a frame or pot that will detract from his subject. In conclusion, the popular error is too much care. ‘This can- not be too strongly emphasized ; too much care kills more plants than does neglect. By noting these particulars there is no difficulty in growing these plants; but if in any case they appear to droop or wither, we will give special instructions for reviving them if the matter is promptly reported to us. Il GLOSSARY “JIKKEI” or “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 centre or important position of the gardens. ‘‘MIKOSHI” is a shape of tree having generally no branches at the bottom, as this plant is always placed behind something, and only the top branches show; the literal meaning of ‘* Mikoshi’’ being ‘‘ to look over.”’ ‘«“ KENGAI.’’—A shape to represent a tree overhanging a cliff. “ NAKASU.’’—A shape of atree growing on an island and having its branches overhanging the water. “ NEAGARI.’’—A plant having the roots exposed. “TETSU KAN ” (iron-trunked) is the name given to hollow- trunked trees, for the reason that they are extremely hardy, as the name implies. “ BON KEI.” Landscape scenery on tray or stand. ‘(BON KEI.’’—The reproduction in minature of a landscape view enbracing all the features of a native scene in detail that one can see in the perspective, literally meaning landscape scenery on a tray. ‘BON SAI.’’—Interpreted means a large tree of the forest that the tree trainer has taken as a model and trained in minature to show every detail, even to the number of branches and shape of trunk etc., that the large tree possesses, literally meaning a tree ona tray. “YOSEUYE.”’ This is a term used to designate two or a group of trees that have been planted together in such position that one tree does not obstruct the view of one of the others no matter from which direction, all or one of the trees may be looked at. Each tree in the group is supposed to be of equal value. ‘““SOYEUYE?”’ really means supplementary and as applied to plant life means a plant or tree added or supplied to a group orsingle tree to lend an artistic effect. To illustrate, as is ofttimes 12 the case, trees grow with the branches very much larger and heavier leaved on one side than on the other. Such a tree would present a very inartistic effect if placed in the centre or of a plot alone. Here is where some accessory or supplemen- tary effect isneeded to depict ascene that is pleasing to the eye, and in such a case the landscape gardener adds some smaller tree or plant to grow under the side of the tree having the long branches and thick foliage. ‘““ MORIUYE.’’—A term applied toa group of trees of one variety trained to represent a forest scene. Here no studied effect is shown, plants are indiscriminately placed and in such position as one might expect to see in traveling through a pine belt in this country. “YABUUYE.’’—Signifying a wooded scene where various kinds of trees are found growing arranged in a manner similar to that the trees would present if seen in the native forest. ‘SEE G.’’—wherever used means refer to Glossary for definitions. 19 CATALOGUE First Day’s Sale Tuesday Afternoon, May 23, at 3 O’clock 1a Bon Sai, Soyeuye. (See G.) A choice variety of maple, Ilex and Chabo-Hiba, growing together. The exposed roots of the Chabo-Hiba are so entangled and wound around the maple that apparently the two are grafted together. Procured from the garden of Taikoen, of Tokio. Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. 2a Golden Chabo-Hiba (Zima Obtuso Nana). Trained in the Jikkei shape (see G.) and of pyramid style. The tree being about as high as its branches are wide. Notice the roots are partly exposed, which style of training had no more successful exponent than Kakoen, of Tokio, who trained this plant. Age, 86 years. Height, 134 ge 5 feet. Pot, native wood. 3e Orchid (Anghecum Falcatum). An evergreen which in late spring or early summer shoots a peduncle to a height of 6 to 7 inches, the peduncle divid- ing into branches bearing fragrant white flowers. Pot, old Akahada ware. 4+, Chabo-Hiba, of the Jikkei shape (see G.), with roots exposed. A cute cabinet ornament. Age, 23 years. Height, 6 inches. Pot, native wood. oc Bon Sai Maple Arashiyama. A variety seen to the best advantage in the fallof the year when the leaves turn a striking red. Here is shown a maple tree having growing on it a cryp- tomeria, pineand oak tree. A reproduction in miniature Ei} of a large maple now growing in Uyeno Park of Tokio. Obtained from the garden of Seikaen, Tokio Age, a little over 1oo years. Height, 21/ feet. Pot, native wood. 6a Chabo-Hiba A particularly good example of the Jikkei shape. An inspection of both the front and back of this plant will show the careful training the tree has received at the hands of the celebrated trainer Fukubei, of Tokio. Age, 155 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. 7a Pine ‘Two varieties of this evergreen grafted together hav- ing roots exposed producing an artistic effect. A cabinet specimen. Age, 21 years. Height, 6 inches. Pot, old Akahada ware. Sa Kanashide Of the Carpinus luxiflora family. Barren and _ fertile, flowers grow separately, and they are succeeded by scaly cones or catkins. Originally grown in China and _success- fully introduced in Japan, where it is rarely seen and there- fore highly prized. Obtained of Taikoen, of Tokio. Age, yo years. Height, 113 feet. Pot, old Chinese shude ware. (See illustration. ) %a Chabo-Hiba Trained in the horizontal Jikkei, having branches out- spreading a foot greater than the tree’s height. Obtained from the garden of Senjiuen, of Tokio. Age, 105 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 10¢ Bon Sai. (See G.) Maple, Yama Momiji. Observe the deep cut leaves and singular metallic color which is peculiar to this variety. Here are shown eight distinct trees grown together at the trunk and forming one tree. Age, 35 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. lic Bon Sai Maple of same variety as No. to. This is another curious example of training. Tight trees have been planted and the trunks brought together to form one tree. Age, 32 years. Height, 114 feet. Pot, old Akahada ware of 18th century. 18 28 12, Chabo-Hiba A rare specimen of the Jikkei shape with the roots exposed to view and grown in proportion to the height of the tree, making a pleasing effect to the eye. 15, Maple, Seigen ‘Two trees. Sometimes called the Queen Maple. In the spring the leaves are of a bright vermillion, gradually fading to a light pink in summer and in the fall changing to a bright yellow. Age, 12 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. 14, Okinamaki (/Podocarpus Chinensis.) ‘rained in the Pyramid shape. One of the best specimen of its kind in this collection. Observe the great size of trunk which is 5 inches in diameter. Age, 62 years. Height, 2!5 feet. Pot, native wood. 15 Bon Sai, Yoseuye. (See G.) Vhree dwarfed larch growing together. Hach tree is of the same value and significance, planted so that one does not obstruct the view of the other. Obtained from Mr. Otori, of ‘Tokyo. Age, 38 years. Height, 1 foot. Pot, native wood. 16 Bon Sai One of the smallest and most attractive specimens for cabinet decoration in the collection. On a plaque of tree fern roots supported by native wood will be seen a diminutive jardinicre containing a full grown specimen of camphor grass and a most uniquely shaped stone resting on a shallow dish, from the pores of the stone a pretty green moss is growing. 17, Kana Ami-Hiba A rare variety of the Chabo-Hiba family for cabinet orna- ment. Age, 7 years. Height, 8 inches. Pot, native wood. 18, Chabo-Hiba Jikkei in the Fujiyama style, having its branches outspread- ing a greater distance than the height of the tree. Originally trained by Isokichi, of Tokio. Age, 93 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 21 19a Maple, Nomura. The variety noted for the dark metallic color of its leaves. The trunk is noticable for its peculiar shape caused by the pressure of the rocks among which it has been grown. Obtained from Baijiuen, of Osaka. Age, 85 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, cherry shade. (See illustration. ) 20c Bon Sai Maple A diminutive tree having all the characteristics of a giant of the forest. Age, 37 years. Height, 11f feet. Pot, old Seto Hibigaki. 214 Cleyera Japonica Variegated. A very rare plant, highly esteemed, obtained from the collection of Ichijiuen, of Osaka. Height, 11¢ feet. Pot, Seiji. 224 Ushikoroshi Trained in the Nakasu shape (See G.) A rare plant intro- duced in the early centuries from Corea, and the only one secured for this collection and obtained from a wealthy citizen of Osaka, Mr. Hojuen. 233 Rhodea Japonica, Japanese, Omoto. The leaves are dark green, broad and about 14 feet long. It shoots out a peduncle from the centre of several leaves to a height of 5 to 6 inches, and produces small flowers, being succeeded with a cluster of beautiful red berries. They are admired on account ef their beautiful evergreen leaves. Pot, native wood. 24,1 Chabo-Hiba Trained in a most graceful Jikkei shape. The arrange- ment of the branches is quite artistic and so distributed that the trunk is visible. The style characterizes the work of the famous gardener, Umekichi, of Tokio. Age, 135 years. Height, 21'/ feet. Pot, native wood. 25 Fern Ball (/ap. Shinobu.) Two feet in diameter. It is commonly called Squirrel’s Foot Fern, and cultivated plentifully in Japan. The Japanese make any desired shape with moss and then wind the roots of this fern around the moss. In caring for the Shinobu, dip the entire fern into a pail of water, hang it in a moderately cool place and let it alone, repeating the process every day. n nN 35 26ce Bon Sai (See G.) Three maples of Kaide variety growing together. An inspection will show the form of the leaves is quite different from the ordinary variety. Age, 45 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 27c Bon Kei (See G.) ‘Two miniature trees growing on the top of a stone, a repro- duction in every detail of an island in the famous lake Biwa. The stone used in this exhibit is found only in the Kamo River, near Kioto. Age, about 25 years. Height, 2!4 inches. Dish, old Shigarakt. 2c Bon Sai (See G.) This is the best example of Soyeuye (see G.), shown in this collection. A large maple will be noticed with the branches and foliage very heavy on one side, on which side, to lend an artistic, effect will be seen growing camphor grass on a stone. It was obtained from the venerable old gardener, Heisaku, of Tokio. ‘This family of trainers were for many years in the employ of the Shogun. Age, more than a century. Height, 2!4 feet. Pot, old Chinese shide ware of 17th century, to which special notice is invited. (See illustration. ) 294 Chabo-Hiba Of golden variety. ‘Trained in the shape of Jikkei, closely resembling a pyramid in appearance. Branches are so arranged to show only the lower part of the trunk. Ave, about 70 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 30c Bon Sai (Sce G.) Kanashide. Yor nature of plant see No. 8. Notice its large and knotted trunk, which denotes age. Age, about 45 years. Height, 1!; feet. Tot, Shude. 3lc Bon Sai Maple Zsawmajak?. So called from the color of the point of its leaves, which are of a copper color. Obtained from the private collection of Mr. Hirose, of Niigata. Age, 35 years. Height, 13, feet. Pot, native wood. 32c Bonkei (See G.) Subject, ‘‘ House on a Rock.’’ This is a reproduction by the famous landscape gardener Ishiki, of Vokio, of a scene on a hill in the outskirts of Tokio. There may be seen the house built on a rock which is here reproduced and around which are growing a group of four cryptomeria trees, and aspecies of willow. A very pleasing landscape study. Pot, native wood. 33a Chabo-Hiba Uncommonly fine example of the Jikkei. Originally trained by Sarucho, of Tokio, who flourished during the early part of the 18th century. Height, 114 feet, Pot, native wood. d4c Bon Sai Yosouye (See G.) Two maples of different variety but equal value, grown together. Obtained from the private collection of Mr. Kitani, of Tokio. Age, 53 years. Height, 214 feet. Pot, native wood. 354 Enkyanthus Japonicus This is, perhaps, the finest specimen in this whole collec- tion. It was given years of training by Shichirohei, of Tokio, a master among tree trainers. Unlike most speci- mens, which are reproductions. of some plant existing, this plant was trained to represent in every detail a paint- ing by the most famous Japanese artist that ever lived, Korin. It was obtained from the private collection of Count Okuma, of Tokio, who valued it very highly, but yielded to the solicitation of Mr. Kushibiki and allowed it to come to this country. In the spring it produces white bell-shaped small flowers with a fragrant odor, and in late autumn its leaves turn red and are very beautiful. Age, over 100 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, Chinese green ware. (See illustration.) 364 Goyo-Matsu Grafted on another variety of pine trained for cabinet ornamentation. Age, 75 years. Height, 8 inches. Pot, blue and white. a) “I Garden Lantern Made of iron in snow scene shape, resting ona pedestal of native wood and intended for garden ornamentation. The shape of this lantern is very unique and quite unlike the usual specimens of garden lanterns seen. Height, 14 inches. 26 43 384 Chabo-Hiba Of horizontal Jikkei shape. ‘Trained by Sato, of Tokio. Age, more than a century. Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. 39a Chabo-Hiba Here is shown one of the best and most valuable specimens of Chabo-Hiba in this collection. It has had years of care- ful and conscientious training at the hands of Yataro, of ‘Tokio, one of the best tree trainers Japan has ever known. ‘The training is easily discerned in the uniform shape of its branches, the strength and hardy color of its foliage and its general symmetrical shape. Its height being about the same as the width of its branches. It is about three centuries old and three feet high, and grows in a native wood pot. 40c Bon Kei (See G.) Two maples growing on a stone which is found only in the famous Komo River near Kioto. Age, 22 years. Height, 715 inches. Dish, white Seto ware. dla Enkyanthus Japonicus Reference to No. 35 will give nature of plant. Age, 20 years. Height, 1!5 feet. Pot, native wood. 42c Bon Sai. ( Quercus glandulifera. ) ‘The tree shown in this view is an excellent illustration of the Tetsn Kan or ‘‘iron trunked’’ tree. Apparently this trunk is dead but it still retains its vigor and small sprouts may be seen pushing through to the sun light. Age, 52 years. Height, 3, foot. Pot, chinese Shude ware. 43, Chabo-Hiba Two trees of Kengai shape (see G.) growing together in a pot shaped like a Japanese wooden bucket. The whole effect is quite unusual and is perhaps one of the most artistic specimens in the collection. Age, 75 years. Height, 11% feet. (See illustration). 44c Bon Sai Maple, Yamakaide. Notice the unusual form of leaves and singularly shaped trunk. Age, nearly a century. Height, rl feet. Pot, old Shijaraki of 18th century. 45, Maple Dwarfed to a very small size. This tree still retains all the features of a large maple growing in its native forest. The careful training given it has produced one of the most beautiful specimens of its kind shown in the col- lection. Age, 67 years. Height, 22 inches. Pot, native wood. 46a, Chabo-Hiba The most nncommon shape of Hachikobore ‘‘ or grown out of the pot’’ in this collection. A good-sized plant with beautiful, heavy foliage. At the roots will be noticed vol- camic stones of a rare amd curious kind. Age, 70 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, blue and white. 47 Fern Made into the shape of an elephant, the figure being two feet in height. For care of plant see No. 25. 48a Cinnamon Tree Trained in the form of a pyramid, and planted in a junk- shaped pot. 49, Chabo-Hiba An unusually good specimen of Hachikobore. Notice the skillful curving of the trunk to produce the desired style. Age, 98 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 50c Bon Kei Yabuuye (See G.) Ten trees of-six different varieties are shown. This speci- men is seen to good advantage at any season of the year. It being made up of different varieties which are in bloom at different seasons. Obtained from Sorokuen, of Osako. Size of pot 13. x 8inches. Height, 14 feet. Pot of Shyga- raki, of rare quality. 51a Chabo-Hiba A well proportioned example of the horizontal Jikkei. Originally trained by Fukubei, of Tokio. Age, more than acentury. Height, 214 feet. Pot, native wood. 52c Bon Sai Kometsutsuji Growing by side of a stone found in the province of Kishu. The plant derives its name from its flowers which resemble rice grains. Age, 39 years. Height, 3 inches. Pot, square bronze. 30 54 53c Bon Kei Miniature hill garden. Finished style. A reference to landscape gardening in Japan by Mr. Conder will give complete description. Here is shown a garden scene in which will be noticed several varieties of trees, some rare and peculiar stones, a bronze tea house, etc., all of minia- ture size arranged in a pot 1% feet by 1 foot. This result was obtained by the famous landscape gardener, Kakoen, of Tokio. The pot is of old Chinese Ude ware dated from the 17th century. 54a Sonare (Juniperus Chincnsts) This is one of the most curiously shaped trees ever found even in a Japanese collection. From the collection of Taikven, of Tokio. Careful attention is directed to the Tetsu Kan trunk. (SeeG.) Height, 21 feet. Age most probably more than two centuries. Pot, Chinese pottery. (See illustration). ooc Bon Sai, /yo Trained in the shape of Mikoshi. (See G.) This tree is very rare and much prized by Japanese collectors. Age, 85 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, old Akahada ware. 56a Chosen Kaya ( Cefphalofaxus drupacca) var. It is highly esteemed for its splendid appearance in every season with its stately ramified branches and umbrella-like arranged lzaves. Two trees in a pot of Japanese native wood. 57a Wistaria Chinensis Bearing a most beautiful pure white flower, the flower bear- ing peduncles growing to a length of from 3 to 5 feet. Entirely different from the variety of Wistaria grown in America. This is the only specimen shown in this collec- tion. Height, 2% feet. Pot, native wood. 588 Camphor Grass or Sweet Fern Growing on a rock. A plant highly esteemed in Japan owing to its beautiful evergreen straight leaves and its spicy, pleasing odor. These plants thrive in the house with very little care. . Dish, old Seto ware. 59c Bon Sai, Voseuye A maple Kaide and Kanashide grown together in a pot of native wood. Height, 6 inches. 33 60a Rhus Vernicifera (/ap. IVinshz) The tree from which lacquer juice is obtained. It is a most perfectly shaped tree from an artistic point of view. Trained by Ranbikiyu, of Osaka, from whom this plant was obtained. Age, 45 years. Height, 214 feet. Pot, native wood. 61c Bon Sai The Yoseuye is well exemplified in this exhibit showing two maples of equal value planted together in a pot of old white Akahada. Age, 32 years. Height, 1 foot. 62 Fern Built in the shape of a Chinese pagoda of five stories. At the foundation will be noticed several varieties of fern and maple trees growing. Height, 414 feet. For care, see No. 25. (See illustration.) 63a Kani Ami Hiba Variegated. Trained in the most correct shape Jikkei. Notice the speckled variegation in the leaves which is most unusual. This is the only specimen shown in this collection. 2 Age, 95 years. Height, 214 feet. Pot, native wood. 64c Bon Sai, Zorttomarasu. So called from its thorny trunk on which birds never perch. Careful examination is invited to the Tetsu Kan trunk and vigorous growth of branches and leaves despite the great age and apparently dead trunk. Age, 78 years. Height, 1 foot. Pot, a fine crockery ware of 18th century. 65c Bon Sai Keyaki, Zelkowa Keaki (See G.) ‘This is an exact reproduction of a luxuriant large tree, trained by Ishiki, of Tokio. And will always be a perfect miniature of nature’s handiwork. Height, 21% feet. Age, over a century. Pot, brown glaze. 66a Maple A very rarely shaped tree. From an artistic point of view it almost equals the work of nature itself. Its light, delicate coloring, and the beautiful form of its leaves, defy adequate expression. Height, 2 feet. Age, 57 years. Pot, native wood. 674 Goyo-Matsu (Piaus Pentaphylla) This hardy plant is growing to the side of a rock, its roots 34 62 are partially exposed. For cabinet decorative purposes it 1s not easily surpassed. Age, 28 years. Height, 6 inches. Pot, old Seto of blue and white. 684 Golden Chabo-Hiba This pretty plant is trained in the shape of Jikkei (See G.). It will be observed that this tree differs from the real Jikkei, in that its individual branches are bunched and altogether form a beautiful effect. That famous gardener, Zarucho, brought this plant to its present state of perfection. Age, 75 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 69 Stone Lantern The original of this lantern dates back from the Ashikaga period—about seven hundred years ago—and goes by the name of the ‘ Kasuga’’ shape, after a Shinto deity, to whom one of the ancient temples at Nara is dedicated. Height, 5 feet g inches. (See illustration. ) 70c Bon Kei This is a small tree which is growing on a small stone, and is known as Keyaki It represents a small island in the famous lake of Biwa. Very artistic in effect. Obtained from Sanjiuen, of Osaka. Height, 6 inches. Age, 70 years. Dish, Seiji. 714 Goyo-Matsu Four distinct trees of Kengai shape growing on Hego, or a root of tree fern, decidedly unique and _ artistically arranged. It is the work of Kakoen, of Tokio. Age, 30 years. Height, 11% feet. Pot, shape like a Chinese junk. 72a Chabo-Hiba The marvelous care of the trainers of this plant is shown in every detail from the roots to the topmost point of foliage. This plant was obtained from the family of Kichisuke, of Tokio, by whom it was so exquisitely trained. Age, overa century. Height, 214 feet. Pot, native wood. 73c Bon Sai (See G.) A cryptomeria of very artistic shape. Age, 25 years. Height, 4 inches. Pot, of Chinese ware. 74 Sago Palm (oso Varicty) Thirty stems, most artistically arranged on a Hego, or root of tree fern. An example of the work of the famed Kubei. 37 For household ornamentation nothing surpasses this in true artistic merit. It is especially desirable because it requires very little attention. Height, 234 feet. Dish, square, blue and white china. (See illustration.) ~l 1 Pd Chabo Hiba This is one of the best proportioned in arrangement of branches—it is especially attractive. Age, 35 years. Height, 21 feet. Pot, native wood. 76c Bon Sai (Yosewye) (See G.) Two distinct varieties of maples growing harmoniously and artistically. Observe that the stones at the bottom of the trees are of the unique form found only in a certain prov- ince of Japan. Age, 28 years. Height, 1'4 feet. Pot, native wood. 774 Maple-Seigen See No. 13 for full particulars. Age, 12 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, square Ruri. 78B Orchid See No. 3 for full particulars. Pot, Shigaraki ware. 79a Chabo-Hiba Trained in the pretty, conical Jikkei shape. The branches are arranged in an artistic cluster. Obtained from the family of Zaru Cho, through whose early efforts it reached its present degree of perfect symmetry and beauty. Age, nearly acentury. Height, 214 feet. Pot, native wood. 80B Sago-Palm Shishi Or the lion’s head variety. The name is derived from the resemblance of the leaves to the lion’s head and mane. Its irregularity of shape is one of its chief charms. It is a vigorously luxurious plant. There are only two in the collection. They are rare even in Japan. This plant has an authentic history of more than 450 years. Height, 234 feet. Pot, blue and white, of excellent quality. 8lc Bon Sai. Maple yamamomiji. (See G.) This highly artistic tree was obtained from the famous plant collector Count Okuma. Age, 136 years. Height, 3 feet. Pot, native wood. 38 82a Chabo-Hiba A trained Jikkei. | Obtained from the family of Zura Cho. A living exampe of that gardener’s work. Age, 85 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 83p Rhapis Flabelliformis One of the most graceful of all the wide variety of palms. About one hundred stems in a jardiniere and is by long odds one of the finest specimens ever exhibited. [t is five feet high. The jardiniere is an especially pretty one about 30 inches in diameter. It is the work of the famous potter Kato—and bears his signature. (See illustration. ) 84c Bon Sai Another beautiful specimen of the same variety maple as No. 81. It is growing by the side of a stone that comes from the province of Bishu. Age, 45 years. Height, 8 inches. Pot, antique Shigaraki ware. 85 A Bronze Crane Height, 5 feet, 6 inches. 86a Acer Hatsuyuki A member of the maple family. There is a remarkably fine variegation on the leaves. Words cannot express the unique beauty of this tree. From its snow-flecked appear- ance comes its name. A rare specimen. One of the only two in this collection. Height, 5 feet 3 inches. Pot, native wood. 87a Chabo-Hiba Trained in a singular shape, entirely distinct and different from any other shape in this collection. The only one of its kind. The trunk is covered with lichen, which is an evidence of its age. Secured from Shinhoen, of Tokio. Age, 65 to 70 years. Height, 234 feet. Pot, native wood. 88 Bon Kei This example of landscape gardening is one of the most interesting in this collection. It is a most perfectly natural- shaped pine, tosho, azalea and other plants growing har- moniously on a rock of unique shape. This is the work of Tomakichi, of Tokio, who is celebrated for this beautiful style of landscape gardening. Age, nearly 80 years. Height, 214 feet. Dish, old pottery. 41 89c Bon Kei Here are shown three maples of a distinct variety growing on white coral. Notice that by the side of the rock violets are growing, the leaves forming a horseshoe shape. It is among the most interesting pieces in the collection. Height, 134 inches. Dish, Seiji. 90 Garden Lantern Mushroom shape. Old pottery. Height, 3 feet. Very picturesque. 914 Chabo-Hiba A very well proportioned Jikkei. A characteristic style of the famous gardener, Fukubei, of Tokio, from whose family it was obtained. Age, 85 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, Seiji. 928 Podocarpus Nagea Variegated. Trained in pyramid shape. ‘The largest and most perfectly shaped ever brought to this country. Only one in the collection. Age, 40 years. Height, 4 feet. Pot, hexagonal shape. 93c Bon Kei (See G.) A miniature forest, the work of one of Japan’s well-known landscape gardeners. This reproduction of a forest contains various species of rare trees, some that flourish in spring and others that reach their full beauty in fall. Age, about 23 years. Height, 8 inches. Pot, Shigikari ware. 94c Bon Sai (See G.) Apparently the maple and the Kanashide are growing har- moniously from one trunk, showing the best example of the Yoseuye. (See G.) Obtained from the private collection of Mr. Shirose, of Niigata. Age, about 50 years. Pot, of Chinese ware of peculiar grace. 954 A Pine A singular piece with most of its roots in the air instead of the ground. The oddity of this plant is secured only by most painstaking care, patience and skill. This is one of the few in this collection. They are rare. ‘The exposed roots are probably four and a half feet long. It is the work of Tokichi, of Tokio. Age, 130 years. Pot, of native wood. 74 964 Kana Ami Hiba A species of Chabo-Hiba. ‘Trained into the shape of a horizontal Jikkei. ‘The entire trunk is covered by leaves, part of the roots alone being exposed. Age, 45 years. Height, 114 feet. Pot, native wood. 974 Goyo Matsu In this miniature tree the two pretty trees—Neagari and Nakasu—are combined. (SeeG.) Height, 6 inches. Age, 30 years. Pot, native wood. 98c Bon Sai (See G.) Two maples—the Kengai—growing from the same pot, but in opposite directions, thus overhanging the edges of the pot. Age, 73 years. Height, 114 feet. Pot, celadon of excellent quality. 99c Bon Sai (See G.) Seven pieces growing from same pot. Arranged to represent a pine forest. Height, 114 feet. Pot, Hibi-Yaki ware. 100c Bon Kei ( Juniperus Rigida) Of Nakasu shape, growing on a stone that comes from Yam- ato. Representing a famous island near Niigato. Age, 58 years. Height, 314 inches. Pot, Chinese Kinyo. The whole piece came from the private collection of Mr. Otori. the greatest collector of rare and artistic trees in Japan. (See illustration. ) 101c Bon Sai Maple and Dodome ; another magical effect. The maple branches seem to be growing from the Dodome trunk. Skillful training alone could as such a pleasing effect. Age, 75 years. Height, 11 feet. Pot, Seiji. 1024 Chabo-Hibo This is one of the most finely shaped in the collection. All the branches are most carefully trained in full accord with the shape. A careful examination of the unusual form of the trunk isinvited, Trained bythe famous gardener, Tagaya, of Tokio. A more extraordinary specimen cannot be found. Age, about a century and a half. Height, 114 feet. Pot, old Seto. in blue and white of the 18th century. 45 108c Bon Kei (See G.) Representing a house on a rocky hill. At the rear of the house, on a perpendicular rock, two Chabo-Hibas are growing, with roots exposed. In spite of the hard surface they thrive. At the front of the house another tree is growing and overhanging the water. It is a highly artistic and interesting piece—a gem of the collection. Age, 35 years. Height, 11/ feet. Pot is the work of the famous Japanese, Kenzan; signature on bottom. 104c Bon Sai In this is shown one of the best examples of Soyeuye. (See G.) Under alarge maple tree, a small maple tree and carex are growing. Age, 130 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. 105, Chabo-Hiba Two plants of the Neagari style, about a foot and a half high. Almost all of the roots are exposed. The branches of the one falling to one side, the second plant springs from the centre of the pyramid formed by the roots of the first, its branches falling the other way, thus effecting a graceful, picturesque and evenly balanced whole. Such skill and training demonstrated in this superb piece can scarcely be surpassed, These plants have had the benefit of training by the famous gardener Heisaku, of Tokio. Age, 270 years. Height, 2! feet. Pot, native wood. (See illustration). 1068 Fern, Japanese Shinobu Trained into the shape of Chinese dogfoo. Height, 334 feet. Size of stand, 13 x 214 feet. 1074 Goyo-Matsu Growing on rock. ‘Trained for cabinet ornamentation. Age, 32 years. Height, 7 inches. Pot, blue and white. 108c Bon Sai. (See G.) Six larch trees, each tree having its own peculiar artistic shape and value. An illustration of the best example of Yoseuye. (See G.) Obtained from the private garden of Mr. Kitani, of Tokio. Age, 35 years. Height, 1 foot. Pot, Chinese Ude of the seventeenth century. 46 1094 Chabo-Hiba ‘Trained in Jikkei shape, having branches arranged to equal in extent the height of the tree. ‘Trained by omosuke, of Osaka. Age, 85 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. 1108 Sweet Fern, or Camphor Grass Growing on rock. For the nature of the plant see No. 58. Dish is of creamy white Seto. 1llc Bon Sai Two distinct varieties of maple. Representing the best example of Yoseuyo. Age, 65 years. Height, 2!) inches. Pot of native wood. 112c Bon Sai This Shimotsuke tree has the roots exposed, and they are so arranged as to form part of the trunk. They bear cherry- like flowers in the summer. Age, 30 years. Height, 6 inches. Pot, old Kishu ware. 1134 Golden Chabo-Hiba Trained in the pyramid Jikkei by Umekichi, of ‘Vokio, from whose family it was obtained. Age, 70 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot of native wood. li4a Punica Granatum One of the best examples of Tetsukan. (See G.) The trunks are apparently dead, but they constantly send out fresh,sturdy leaves like young trees. They are full of buds, ready to bloom in early summer. ‘These are succeeded by large fruits. This plant was especially secured for this collection from the gardens of Ranbikiya, of Osaka. There is not a duplicate to be found anywhere. Age must be over two hundred years. Height, three feet. Pot is of native wood. 115a Pine Three pine trees that are fully one hundred and fifty years old. They are growing on uniquely shaped stones of very rough surface. The roots are exposed, and clasp the rocks so tightly that they have practically imbedded themselves. Obtained from the collection of Count Okuma, by whom it was highly prized on account of its artistic value and rarity. Height, 11¢ feet. Pot, old Seto in blue and white. 49 1164 Pine A well trained specimen for cabinet decoration. Age, 32 years. Height, 7 inches. Pot, Seiji. 117c Bon Sai Maple Kajika. Notice the metallic color and_ singular form of the leaves, which no other species of maple pos- sesses. A perfectly formed miniature tree. Age, 30 years. Height, 114 feet. Pot, old white Seto ware. 118, Golden Chabo-Hiba Undoubtedly this is one of the best specimens in the col- lection. All the branches are most carefully trained, drooping so as to perfectly hide the trunk. Careful exami- nation of the unusual form of the Tetsi-Kan trunk is invited. ‘The tree received the benefit of early training from that famous gardener, Manjiro, of Tokio. Age, most probably over two centuries. Height, 214 feet. Pot, native wood. 119. Maple Seigen For full particulars see No. 13. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 120, Goyo-Matsu Here is shown one of the most fantastic forms of a trunk of tree ever trained. Observe the trunk is covered with lichen which itself denotes the great age. | A more extraordinary specimen than this would be hard to find even in Japan. Obtained from the gardens of Shiuhoen, of Tokio. Age, about 150 years, Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. 121c Bon Sai A miniature size Chabo-Hiba of the Neagari, growing on a stone found in the river of Kamo, near Kioto. Age, 23 years. Dish, old white Shigaraki. 122, Golden Chabo-Hiba ‘Trained in the shape of a crouching lion. ‘This is the most curious specimen ever found, From the private collection of Mr. Kitami. Age, about 75 years. Height, 21/ feet, Pot, native wood. 95 260 1238 Sago Palm, Hoso, or Tree Formed Palm ’’ This is one’of the most valuable of its kind, because it is most rare. It has fifteen bulbs branching out from the main bulb, each crowned with its own cluster of leaves. These projecting bulbs give the whole an appearance of a tree. The leaves are uniform and perfectly shaped. Age, 75 years. Height, 214 feet. Pot, Ruri of the 18th century. (See illustration. ) 124c Bon Kei This is a maple that struggled into life between two rocks on a mountain. The small space—the closeness of the rocks caused the trunk to assume an almost grotesque form. ‘The branches, too, have peculiar twists that make this one of the most novel maples in the collection. Examine it carefully. Age, cannot be definitely ascertained. One foot high. Dish Oribe ware of the 18th century. 125c Bon Sai . Two maples. Remarkably well trained. The trunk of one measures 2% inches in diameter. Obtained from the private collection of Mr. Otori, of Tokio. Height, 114 feet. Age, 65 years. Pot, native wood. 126 Garden Statue Shoki—or god of punishment—holding a devil in one hand, very striking. Old Bizen ware of the 17th century. Height, 2 feet, ro inches. f 1274 Jasminum (/apanese Obaz) In early spring it bears pure yellow flowers before the leaves, and is one of the trees which bloom very early. Age, 7 years. Height, 5 inches. Pot, old Corean ware. 128a Chabo-Hiba The best Hachikobore in the collection. Hachikobore means that the plant leans over the edge of the pot and grows downward. Observe that the part growing over the pot measures more than two feet. It was originally trained by Unokichi, of Tokio, who was especially celebrated for this kind of plant training. Age, 123 years. Height, 11/ feet. Pot, native wood. 53 129 Garden Lantern 130c 131a 152a 133A 1364 1374 Snow scene shape. Three legged. Imari in blue and white. Diameter, 21/ feet. Height, 4 feet ro inches. Bon Sai (Aanashide) An exact counterpart of an old tree in Uyeno Park, Tokio. Trained by Sato, of Tokio. Age, 42 years. Height, 114 feet. Pot, old Shigaraki. Bon Sai (For the botanical name see 114.) Full of buds ready to bloom in early summer. Age, 27 years. Height, 14 feet. Pot, old Bizen ware. Podocarpus Chinensis The most perfect pyramidal shape in the whole collection. It has an exceptionally large trunk. Trained by Mr. Takagi, of Tokio. Age, 65 years. Height, 3 inches. Pot, native wool. Chabo-Hiba Trained into a horizontal Jikkei by Toki-Chi, ot Tokio. Age, 52 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. c Bon Sai (See G.) A miniature Chabo-Hiba, growing in pots made in the shape of a Japanese bucket of Hego or roots of tree fern. Height, 7 inches. Age, 23 years. Fern Ball For the care of this plant see No. 25. One foot and a half in diameter. Kana-Ami Hiba A member of the Chabo-Hiba family. Age, 17 years. Height, 8 inches. Pot, mirror black. Pinus Pentaphylla A plant carefully trained in the shape of a Jikkei. The decidedly singular form of the trunk merits especial atten- tion. Obtained from the garden of Somatsu, of Tokio, Age, 133 years. Height, 214 feet. Pot, native wood, (See illustration.) - 54 re 105 | 188c Bon Sai (See G.) Maple Kaide. ‘The form of the aged tree, from which this is copied, is carefully preserved in every detail. Age, 40 years. Height, 11 feet. Pot, Bizen ware of the 18th century. 1594 Ibuki Variegated. This remarkable specimen was obtained from the celebrated garden of Kojiuen, of Tokio. Observe that the branches extend more than three feet. Age, 55 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 140c Bon Sai (See G.) This very rare variety of maple was obtained from Hiakkaen, of Tokio, by whom it was highly prized on account of its rarity and artistic merit. Age, 45 to 50 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, old Karatsu ware. 1414 Golden Chabo-Hiba A well trained example of the conical Jikkei. Age, 65 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 142, Goyo-Matsu Trained in the shape of Nakasu. For cabinet ornamentation it is superb. Age, 27 years. Height, 6 inches. Pot, Akahada ware of the early part of the rgth century. 143n Salsbelia Lageas Traemia Indica (crepe myrtle). This is really a marvelous specimen. It is 216 years old, and apparently the upright trunk is dead. In direct contradic- tion of this, however, are the vigorous young branches that shoot out in all directions, which are covered with leaves, and will blossom and bloom beautifully in the summer time. It is so sensitive that if human fingers touch the trunk the whole tree quivers. Count Okuma, after much persuasion, was induced to part with this valuable specimen. Pot by Makuzu Kozan. Very handsome. 144ce Bon Sai (See G.) Two miniature trees, one growing in a pot of Chinese shide and the other in a Chinese blue-white pot ; both pots rest- ing on an artistic stand of native wood. ‘The plants are more than 15 years old. 57 1454 Golden Chabo-Hiba A handsome horizontal Jikkei. While the height of this tree is only 214 feet the spread of its branches is 414 feet, or two feet greater than its height. The diameter of the trunk is six inches. This tree is nearly 300 years old and decidedly valuable. It had the greatest care of that cele- brated gardener, Shichirohei, of Tokio. Pot of native wood. 1464 Ibuki (Juniperus Chinenensis) A 12-year old plant that is 8 inches high and grows ina pretty pot of native wood. 147c Bon Sai (See G.) Another curious natural!growth of the Maple Yama Momiji. This is the most unusual form of tree trunk we have ever seen. It had its birth under a rock and the result is an oblong instead of an upright shape. It is decidedly vigorous and from its reclining position sends up vigorous and grace- ful young branches. It was obtained from that celebrated collector of plants, Count Okuma, of Tokio, who valued it very highly because of its unique beauty. Height, 2 feet. Pot of native wood. (See illustration.) 148pe Orchid For full description see No. 3. Pot in blue and white. 1494 Maple Chisho This is the largest and most exquisitely shaped tree in the whole collection. The delicate form of the leaves and the dainty coloring is beyond expression. It was obtained from the private collection of Mr. Hirose, of Niigata. Age, 85 years. Height, 7 feet. Pot, of native wood. 1504 Golden Chabo-Hiba Trained in the shape of the Fujiyama. All the branches are arranged in exact proportions to attain the truly artistic effect. Age, 52 years. Height, 114 feet. Pot, blue and white. 150 A Garden Gate (Extra) This style of gate is called Shiorimon in Japan. It is used as the entrance to tea gardens. It was made expressly for this collection. The whole gateway, even the artistic tablets between the lintols, were designed by the famed Ishiki, of Tokio, Dimensions; height, 714 feet, width, 5 feet. 58 Second Day’s Sale Wednesday Aftetnoon, May 24th, at 3 o’clock 151c BonSai Soyeuye. (See G.) Observe the singular form of the leaves, a characteristic no other maples possess. The small plants growing under the maple for the artistic effect, are called Kogoma Cherry—a name derived from the fact that it bears cherry-like flowers. Age, 45 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, of native wood. 1524 Chabo-Hiba Trained in the form of the famous sacred mountain Fuji. Especial attention is called to the large trunk, it measures four inches in diameter. It was trained by Fukubei, of Tokio. Age, 78 years. Height, 115 feet. Pot, blue and white. 153a Kana Ami-Hiba Two plants growing in a pot of native wood. Age, 16 years. Height, 8 inches. 154n Orchid (For full description see No. 3.) 155c Bon-Sai (See G. ) Maple Chisho. The singular form of the trunk is especially noteworthy. It was procured from Ichijiuen, of Osaka. Age, 75 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. (See illustration. ) 156a Chabo-Hiba A miniature tree with a symmetrical round top. Age, 12 years. Height, 8 inches. Pot of native wood. 157c. Bon-Kei (See G.) Six luxuriant maples and three stones placed in studied disorder, representing a miniature forest. A very artistic production. Age, 42 years. Height, 11/ feet. Pot, Akahada ware, of the 17th century. 61 158a 1594 160A 161c 162c 1634 164A 165a Pine Trained with the roots exposed. One of the three very important pieces of the collection. ‘The height of the tree is about 214 feet, while the length of the exposed roots 18 about 4 feet. Age, 75 years. Pot, brown glaze. Golden Chabo-Hibo An exceptionally good specimen of the Jikkei, trained by Tomekichi, of Yokohoma. It will be noticed that the branches are so arranged as to hide the trunk. This char- acterizes a distinctive style of training. Age, a little over acentury. Height, 2 feet. Pot of native wood. Maple Seigen Two trees are in a pot of native wood. For full description see No. 13. Height; 2 feet. Bon Sai_ (See G.) Maple. Rather a remarkable example of a dwarfed tree. The trunk is one inch in diameter, and the height of. the tree is only 8 inches. Age about 70 ‘years. Pot, Akahada ware of rare artistic value. , Bon Sai_ (See G.) This plant is called Igo and is much sought after in Japan for its rarity. It bears white flowers succeeded by red fruits in the fall. Two stones at the bottom of the tree come from the famous River Kamo in Japan. Age, 52 years. Height, 1's feet. Pot, old Karatsu ware. Chabo-Hiba A very fine example of the horizontal Jikkei with branches extending fully a foot in excess of its height. An especial examination of the unique form and exceptionally large size of the trunk is invited. Age, 215 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. Goyo-Matsu Five trees growing behind the roots of tree fern, showing only their branches. Age, 26 years. Pot, Seiji ware. Goyo-Matsu Trained in shape of Nakasu for cabinet ornament. Age, 16 years. Pot, old Seto. 62 137 1664 167c 168c 169c 170c 171c Chabo-Hiba This singular Jikkei is characteristic of the famed gard- ener Jubei, by whom this plant got its early training. Age, nearly 150 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot of native wood. Evonymus Alatus-Mayumi In the summer it opens tiny flowers, being succeeded by fruits, which expose reddish yellow seeds when ripe. ‘The foliage turns beautifully red in late autumn. It is very rare. This is the only one in the collection. Age, 42 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, Fhinsha ware. Bon Sai. (See G.) Another evidence of the artistic training Japan’s gardeners give their charges. Kakoen, of Tokio, had this plant in charge in its early days. That explains its present perfec- tion. Age, about 72 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, of native wood. Bon Kei. (See G.) This depicts a delightful forest scene where various kinds of trees are growing. The treesare more than fifteen years old and are growing from white coral. Pot, of native wood. Bon Sai, Soyeuye (See G.) Keyaki and Nishikigi. Two trees growing with a stone between them. Age, 35 years. Height, 114 feet. Pot, antique Corean ware. Bon Sai ‘ Full description will be found in paragraph 162c. This plant has flowers ready to bloom. Age. 35 years. Height, 214 feet. Pot, of native wood. 2c Bon Sai (See G.) 1738 This shows an excellent specimen of the Yoseuye style of culture. The large maple is about 7o years old, around its trunk are growing the roots of a Chabo-Hiba. Height, 1 foot. Pot, old Chinese ware. Sago Palm, Hoso Or the tree formed variety of palm. This is a superb specimen of this variety and one of the most important pieces in the collection. There are thirteen bulbs growing out fromthe main bulb, and each bulb has its own crown of beautiful foliage. Pot, old Imari in blue and white. (See illustration. ) 65 1744 Golden Chabo-Hiba Trained in the pretty Jikkei shape with trunk most fantasti- cally curved, and fully exposed to view. Age, over 150 years. Height, 234 feet. Pot, of native wood. 175c Bon Sai (See G) A small plant called Juniperus Rigida growing in a marble pot. This is placed on a stand made of tree fern and native wood. ‘The plants are more than 25 years old. 176 Fern Made into the shape of Pagoda, a companion piece to No. 62. Height, 414 feet. 177c Bon Kei (See G) Ten trees of several varieties in various shapes. They are growing on a large piece of tree fern, representing an: imaginary island of Horai. This magnificent piece was executed by the celebrated gardener Hiakkaeu, of Tokio. Height, 21/ feet. Dish, Imado pottery. 178a Chabo-Hiba Trained in the hachikobore style, that is it, leans out over the edge of the pot, by the famous gardener Kanekichi, of Tokio. Age, 73 years. Height, 15 inches. Pot, of native wood. 179c Bon Sai Maple having deeply dissected leaves, with a deep rich tint on the edge. Age, 38 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, of native wood. 180 Garden Lantern A square porcelain lantern poised on a charming pedestal of native wood Height of the lantern is 11 inches. Height of pedestal, 1 foot 7 inches. 18la Kana Ami Hiba Variegated. ‘Trained in the most artistic Jikkei shape. Notice the variegation in the foliage, which no other variety displays. Especially secured for this collection. Age, 70 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, of native wood. 1824 Cleyera Japonica See No. 21a for a description of this plant. Age, 13 years. Pot, Chinese shude. 66 147 183a Pine This tree is three feet high, and the luxuriant foliage at the top droops gracefully over. It has been trained in exact reproduction of a famous tree in the old temple of Kama- kura in Japan. Age, 70 years. Pot, of native wood. (See illustration. ) 184c Bon Sai Maple Tsumagaki, so-called from the tiny tint of different colors on the edge of the leaves. It came from the garden of Baijiuen, of Osaka. Age, probably 85 years. Height, 214 feet. Pot, of native wood. 185c Bon Sai Two maple plants of equal beauty and value growing in a pot of old Chinese Hibiyaki ware. Age, over 20 years. Height, 114 feet. 186 Bronze Jardiniere A very handsome piece, resting on a coil of a dragon. Diameter, 15 inches. Height, r2 inches. 1878 Rhodea Japonica, Omoto This plant shoots out a peduncle, from the centre of several leaves, to a height of 5 to 6 inches, and produces small flowers, being succeeded with a cluster of beautiful red ber- ries. They are admired on account of their beautiful ever- green leaves. Pot, blue and white. 188a Chabo Hiba Trained in the perpendicular Jikkei. Having an excep- tionally large tiunk. Trained by Manjiro, of Tokio. Age, 133 years. Height, 21 feet. Pot, of native wood. 189c Bon Kei (See G.) From one end of an uniquely-shaped Akahada ware dish grows a larch tree, about 9 inches high. At the side of this miniature tree is a diminutive rock which acts as a pedestal for the smallest jardiniere in the collection. This tiny jardi- niere is only three-quarters of an inch in diameter, but it proudly sprouts a crop of camphor grass or sweet fern. It is a decidedly attractive and pretty piece. 69 190a Kaido. (Pyrus Spectabilis.) A navol effect is obtained by the seed of mistletoe having been introduced into the trunk of the tree and taking root there. The kaido is in itself a beautiful study. In the spring it produces flowers on long peduncles. In the buds the color is red, when open the outside of the petals is white and pink, and the inside red. Age, about 40 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. 191a Dodan. (Lukyanthus Japonicus.) For full description of this plant see No. 41. Age, 22 years. Height, 114 feet. Pot, native wood. 192c Bon Sai. (Punica Granatum.) It is full of buds just about to bloom. The flowers are a rich dark red color and are succeeded by fiits in late autumn. Notice the lichen which covers the trunk, that is evidence of its age. Height, 11/ feet. Pot, old Karatsu ware. 193a Biakudan Another one of the peculiar trees, the trunk of which appears to have succumbed to old age. Notwithstanding that how- ever, lively and well filled branches still spring from its sides, and will continue to do so for years to come. The roots produce a very fragrant odor when burning—they are, there- fore, a very important ingredient for incense. Obtained from Chiujiuen, of Tokio. Age, more than two centuries. Height, 134 feet. Pot, of brown glaze. 194 Chabo-Hiba The perpendicular Jikkei is well exemplified in this speci- men. The trunk is gracefully curved in the characteristic style of the great gardener, Hanshichi, of Tokio. Age, 112 years. Height, 21/ feet. Pot, of native wood. 195c Bon Sai This maple is called Wabihito and is very widely celebrated for the two distinct and curious formations of its leaves. It is highly valued because of its great rarity. Especially secured for this collection from Mr. Kitani, of Tokio. Age, about 40 years. Height, 24% feet. Pot of native wood. 79O 155 196c Bon Sai Kaytha Kaide. This tree is distinguished for the shape and color of its leaves. It is rarely found. Age, 17 years. Height, 6 inches. Pot, Chinese shude. 197c Bon Sai Maple Kaide. ‘Trained in a most artistic form, and is grow- ing in a pot of Chinese mirror black of a rarely good qual- ity. Age, 35 years. Height, 11/ feet. (See illustration. ) 198c Bon Sai This tree is called Mitsuha Kaide. The trunk grows ona base of tree-fern roots placed in a jardiniere, shaped like a lotus leaf. It presents a singular and very attractive appearance. Age of plant about 60 years. Height, 2 feet. 1994 Golden Chabo-Hiba Trained in the most striking Jikkei shape, with roots partly exposed, and bearing the characteristic style of that famous gardener who trained tree No. ros. Jt was obtained from the private collection of Mr. Furuta, of Tokio, for this exhibit especially. Age, about 250 years. Height, 24 feet. Pot, native wood. (See illustration). 200c Bon Sai (Lreium Chinense— Japanese Kuko) This plant is very rare and one of the two in this exhibition. The tree is more than 70 years old, but is only six inches high, and two inches in diameter. The vigorous growth of the branches is very noticeable. ‘The trunk deserves especial mention. It is called Tetsu Kan, or Iron Trunk. Pot, old Chinese ware of the 17th Century. 201c Bon Sai Two larch trees are growing in the most exquisite Yoseuye style. Age, 28 years. Height, 13 inches. Pot, old Shigaraki. 2024 Chabo-Hiba One of the most beautiful specimens in the collection. The style is the horizontal Jikkei. ‘The branches extend out- ward a foot and a half further than the whole height of the tree. It is about 300 years old. It had the benefit of training by one ofthe expert gardeners under the Shogun. Height, 3 feet. Pot, native wood. 203C POF DOSA POGA 207 208 209¢C 210A 2I1e Bon Kei A reproduction of a hill garden, finished style. Here are shown several miniature trees. Real and artistic stones. A little thatched house. All forming a beautiful landscape garden. It is the work of Suzuki of Tokio. A celebrated Bon Kei specialist. Pot, old Shigaraki ware. Porcelain Garden Lantern Sangetsudo shape—after the name of the temple in Kama- kura. Height, 6 feet. Goyo-Matsu Growing on rock, with roots exposed and forming the cutest Kengai shape. Age, 23 years. Height, 4 inches. Pot, Chinese shude. Chabo-Hiba Two trees are growing on a quaintly-shaped volcanic stone. Observe that in spite of the hard surface the roots cling firmly to the rock. It is a very unique example of the kind. Age, over 85 years. Height, 214 feet. Pot, Ruri. Fern Lady Bicyclist An image of a lady monnted on a bicycle. Made of ferns, and apparently spinning away over a road made of tree fern roots. Very realistic. (See illustration. ) Fern Man Bicyclist Companion piece to No. 207 Bon Sai Two perfectly shaped maples. Representing the style of Yoseuye. Age, 30 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot of native wood. Chabo Hiba Trained in the shape of Hachikobore. All the branches are arranged in studied disorder. It is an artistic specimen of the work of Unokichi, of Tokio. Age, 120 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot of native wood. Bon Sai Sanzashi with a miniature cryptomeria growing underneath. The tree is much sought after by Japanese horticulturists on account of its rarity. It is from tlie garden of Tomebun, of Osaka. Age, 65 years. Height, 144 feet. Pot, old Shigaraka ware 74 167 212c Bon Kei Representing a forest scene. The various trees are pine, maple and keyaki, of distinct varieties. Age, 32 years. Height, 114 feet. Pot, old Hibiyaki ware. 215c Bon Sai An extraordinarily large size trunk, about ten inches in diameter, forming the shape of a rock, from which young branches are shooting out. It is a unique specimen obtained from a gardener in Osaka. Age, most probably near a cen- tury. Height, 2 feet Pot, native wood. 2148 Sago Palm One of the finest and largest specimens. It is crowned with thirty-two leaves. In splendid condition. Height, 415 feet. Pot, blue and white. 2154 Golden Chabo-Hiba This style differs from any other in the collection. The branches are arranged in studied disorder. But in point of artistic beauty it is, perhaps, one of the best in the collection. Trained by the famous Bonsai specialist, Genbei of Tokio. Age, 85 years. Pot, native wood. 2164 Combination of Chabo-Hiba and Seiriu-Hiba The Chabo-Hiba grows out of the pot of native wood. To the top of the Chabo-Hibais grafted the Seiriu-Hiba, which is of the weeping variety. The branches of the latter droop over the whole in a very pleasing manner, artistic in effect. Age, about 70 years. Height, 4 feet. 2174 Golden Chabo-Hiba Trained in the Neagari style for a cabinet ornament. Age, 25 years. Height, 8 inches. Pot, of native wood. 218, Chabo-Hiba This is one of the best of the horizontal Jikkei in the whole collection. Its branches are uniformly trained. With trunk of unusually large size, measuring 6!4 inches in diameter. Trained by Heisaka, of Tokio, whose family have had for more than three hundred years the special honor of being gardeners to the Shogun of Japan. Age, 150 years or more. Height, 214 feet. Pot of native wood. KE 219 Miniature Garden A perfect model of the Tea Garden. ‘The size is 134 x 23 feet. The tea house in the centre of the garden is sur- rounded by dwarf trees of artistic and curious shapes of many different varieties. A dainty vine is climbing all over the roof of the house. Under the well-grown branch of Chabo-Hiba is a tea table, in the open air, on which 1s. the cutest of tea sets. It is the dainty work of Shiki, of Tokio, who is greatly celebrated for this kind of intricate and artistic work. 220c Bon Sai A larch tree. A perfect counterpart, in detail, of a noted tree in Japan. Age, about 30 years. Height, 4 inches. Pot, old Seto. 2214 Maple Another example of the ‘marvelous Tetsu Kan is very well defined in this tree. The shape shows the characteristic marks of that celebrated trainer and gardener, Ichijiuen, of Osaka, under whose care, under the supervision of whose family, it has been for more than a hundred years. Height, 3 feet. Pot, native wood. 222, Chabo-Hiba A very shapely example of the pyramidal Jikkei. Having 4 been trained by Yataro, of Tokio. Age, 89 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, blue and white. 223c Bon Kei A peculiar effect. A dish of Chinese porcelain, shaped like a peculiar species of Chinese fruit. The inside of the dish is supposed to represent a lake, at one side of the dish a hego, or piece of tree fern root, represents an overhang- ing rock from which grows a tree that overhangs the minia- ture lake. Two fish, made of the very rare red Chinese jade, are in the lake, loitering in the shade of the overhang- ing tree. Altogether it is an exceptionally fine and artistic creation. The whole rests on an artistic stand of native wood. 224, Podocarpus Chinensis This is the best specimen in the collection. Branches are arranged in the shape of a pyramid, and the roots partly exposed spread like a dragon’s feet resting on the gravel. Ave, 185 years. Height, 3 feet. Pot, blue and white. “8 i oe 173 225c Bon Kei On white coral there are growing minature bamboo, willow and ferns, representing an island in the northern part of Japan. The dish holding this artistic piece of work is the old Seido bronze. 1 x 11% feet in size. 226 Pine Two trees growing ina pot of native wood. Age, 20 years. Height, 7 inches. 2274 Golden Chabo-Hiba Growing with roots exposed on volcanic stone, rarely found. The whole forming a most artistic decoration. Age, over 50 years. Height, 144 feet. Pot of native wood, 228c Bon Sai Maple of Hachikobore style, growing out of the pot more than a foot and a quarter. Having most artistic stones of rare value at the bottom. Observe the oblong jardiniere which made for this sort of plants, the whole forming a most artistic ornament, Age, 40 years. 229 Garden Screen For garden ornamentation or securing privacy for little nooks and snuggeries. 230 Goyo-Matsu This remarkable example shows the peculiar characteristic training of that celebrated gardener, Kamekicki, of Tokio, from whose family it was obtained for this exhibition. Age, about 130 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, brown. 231a Chabo-Hiba Trained in the Neagane shape, of which style it is the best example extant, having roots exposed for more than two feet, while the actual height of the plant is only one and one-fourth feet. Careful attention is called to the fact that the roots and trunk are well twisted, so much go that it is difficult to distinguish one from the other. Age, about 85 years. Height, 11( feet. Pot, unique shaped in native wood. 232c Bon Sai Maple Tsumagaki, a perfect specimen of the Bon Sai Age, 45 years. Height, 11¢ feet. Pot, white Akahada of the 18th century. Der > ) B Sago Palm-Shishi This is the very best example of the two Shishi in the exhibition. The foliage on this is far more luxuriant than on any other Shishi known even in Japan. It is a truly magnificent specimen, and has reached the venerable age of more than 500 years. It is not only art- istic but decidedly extraordinary. It is three feet high. The pot is of old Shigaraki ware. It has been broken but carefully mended. (See illustration.) 234c Bon Sai A decidedly unique stand made of a curious combination of tree fern roots and wood, supported on three slender but graceful legs. From the tree fernroot part of the stand grows the most curious of all nature’s plants known as the Sankirai. The wooden part of the stand supports a pot from which grows a plant known to the Japanese botanical world as the Tosho. Bon Sai Punica Granatum. It isa very well-formed specimen, and is full of buds all ready to bloom. ‘These are succeeded in autumn by large-size fruits. Pot, Karatsu ware. Bon Sai This exhibits a most interesting example of tree planting. A jardiniere with a long handle. Two oak and two maple 93 trees are growing from the jardiniere. One of the maples has a Cownward inclination and insists on growing over the side of jardiniere, this gives an artistic effect. It was secured from Taikoen, of Tokio. 275¢ Bon Kei Representing a forest in which an ox is feeding. Notice that the trees are in great variety and all are rare. It isa very realistic ornament. Pot, old Bizen ware. (See illus- tration. ) 276a Chabo-Hiba Two trees of different shapes forming an artistic Jikkei. The stones which are found at the roots of the trees merit especial attention. Age, 56 years. Height, 114 feet. Pot, of native wood. 277b Fern Made into the shape of Dogfoo. A companion piece to No. 106. 278 Ibuki (Variegated) A miniature tree for cabinet ornamentation. Height, 8 inches. Pot, of native wood. 279 Bronze Crane A companion piece to No. 85. Height, 6 feet. 2804 Chabo-Hiba ‘Trained in the perpendicular Jikkei shape. All the branches are formed in clusters through which here and there the trunk may be seen. One of the most perfect specimens of the kind. It had the careful training of that expert gard- ener, Kukei, of Tokio. Age, nearly two centuries. Height, 3 feet. Pot of native wood. 28lc Bon Kei ‘Two minature size cryptomerias are growing on the roots of tree ferns, representing an island near the province of Sendai, called Matsushima. Age, 37 years. Height, 6 inches. Dish, Chinese Sang de Pceuf. 282 Maple Seigen For nature of the plants and full description see No. 13. This is a well trained specimen of the kind. Age, 18 years. Height, 2% feet. Pot, in native wood. 94 208 207 285, Goyo-Matsu This superb specimen of these beautiful plants comes from the garden of Mr. Kitani, of Tokio. Age, nearly 160 years. Height, 2% feet. Pot, of native wood. 2834p Sweet Fern, or Camphor Grass Growing on Hego, or root of tree fern. (For a full descrip- tion of the plant, see No. 58.) The dish of this plant is in blue and white. 285c Bon Sai Two maples, the leaves of which turn to a beautiful bright red in the fall. ‘The branches are far outstretching like the aged trees in the forest. Age, about 70 years. Height, 11, feet. Pot, of native wood. 2864 Seigai-Hiba You will notice that the green and golden Hiba are grafted together, which is an uncommon process. Age, 19 years. Height, 6 inches. Pot, Imado. 287c Bon Sai This is only a miniature, but it is a striking example. The Tetsu Kan trunk species. It is curious to observe in a tree of such diminutive size a trunk that is apparently dead—yet having all the strength and vigor nature can afford. It was obtained from the private collection of Count Okuma, by whom it was highlyprized. Age, about two centuries. Pot, Chinese Shide of the 17th century. 288a Chabo-Hiba Trained in the shape of Fujiyama. You will observe that the arrangement of the branches is decidedly unusual, which characterizes the work of ‘Vonekichi, of Tokio. Age, 62 years. Height, 1! feet. Pot, blue and white. 2894 Podocarpus Chinensis This is one of the finest specimens that ever graced an exhibition. Trained by Chotaro, of Tokio. Age, about zo years. Height, 234 feet. Pot of native wood. 2904 Zelkowa Keyaki ‘An exceptionally large specimen. You will notice the unusual dimensions of the trunk, 3% inches in diameter. Height, 2 feet. Age, more than acentury. Pot of native wood. 97 2913 Hatsuyuki Katsura (2Aynchospermus) It is an exceptionally good and rarespecimen. Vine trained to assume a form of a dwarfed tree. The process of dwarfing plants of creeping nature requires great skill and patience on the part of gardeners. This specimen was obtained from the garden of Kaikaen, of Tokio. The flowers are white with fragrant odor and are ready to bloom. Age, 85 to go years. Pot, blue and white. 2924 Juniperus Littoralis Variegated. This is one of the finest specimen of the kind ever exhibited. The extension of the branches in width exceeds the height of the plant by two feet. It was origin- ally trained by Tomekichi, of Tokio. Age, 78 years. Height, 2 feet. Pot, native wood. 2934 Chabo-Hiba Golden variety. It was trained in that conventional style of Jikkei, with branches arranged in studied disorder, giving an artistic effect to the tree. By Yataro, of Tokio, after the style of Kuhei, a celebrated gardener. Age, 65 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 294c Bon Kei (See G.) Two miniature maples are growing upon a stone of inter- esting shape, found only in the Province of Kishiu. Care- ful examination is invited to the Chinese dish which holds this island scene. 2954 Goyo-Matsu Growing by side of hego or root of tree fern, which hides the trunk of the plant; only branches and foliages are showing. Age, 25 years. Height, 11/ feet. Pot, junk shaped, in blue and white. 296 Pine Two varieties of pines grafted together and trained_for cabi- net decoration. Age, 32 years. Height, 7 inches. Pot, native wood. 297 Golden Chabo-Hiba A fine specimen of Jikkei with roots partly exposed and branches regularly arranged. ‘Trained by Vataro, of Tokio. Age, 75 years or more. Height, 134 feet. Pot, native wood. 98 Ce Se 224 298e 2998 Bon Sai (See G.) This isa truly fine model of the Bon Sa , having a form dis- tinctly natural and yet having decided nore merit, both of which are essential characteristics of the Bon Sai. Age, 72 years. Height, 134 feet. Pot, old Akahada ware. Orchid For full description see No. 3. Pot, Shigaraki. 3004 Chabo-Hiba From a historical point of view and from a view point ot great age this tree is by long odds the most interesting of all those exhibited. The authentic history of this famous Chabo-Hiba dates away back to the middle of the 12th cen- tury—the beginning of the Kamakura period-—-when the art of garden ng received a great impulse at the hands ot the Buddhist priests. In one of the Kamakura temples it was guarded with all the care that could possibly be given it. Through the Shogun Regency and all the history making times of Japan this plant was as carefully preserved as any heirloom could possibly be. A very long time before the downfall of the Shogun the family of Tagaki, of ‘Tokio, was appointed by Shogun as gardenershaving in charge the garden of the Temple in which was this famous Chabo-Hiba. At the downfall of the Shogun about thirty-three years ago, it passed into Mr. Tagaki’s possession, We secured it for this exhibition. Mr. ‘Tagaki is with us at this exhibit, and will gladly answer any questions you may ask about the tree. The height of this marvelous tree is a httle over six feet, the diameterof the trunk is about one foot. Is a graceful conical shape. ‘The jardiniere is of Chinese ware. (See illustration. ) Nore.—tThe purchaser of this tree may have the services of a Japanese gardener free of all charge excepting railroad fare, for a year if desired. We will furnish an expert gardener, who will soon teach your own the art of caring for Japanese plants, 301 Japanese Garden Tea Arbor This style of Tea House is called Weyew Ter or double-roofed arbor. Such an arbor is generally placed on some prom- inent elevated spot in Japanese gardens, so that a good view of the garden itself, or of the environments, may be enjoyed. This house was made especially for this exhibit. It is made so that it may be taken down, moved and re-erected at will, as all pieces are dovetailed. Just as the finest houses in Japan are made. The boards are very smoothly planed so that the grain of the wood shows clearly, and forms part of the decoration This tea arbor will make a valuable and picturesque adjunct to any one’s summer garden. If desired we will furnish a Japanese gardener to erect the arbor. The arbor is 12 feet square and 131%4 feet high. lol 233 246 252 266 acon 275 as See 287 ornell University Library exhibi Tai Att mah ‘ON