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articles, etc. The old wood is dark brown and hard, and is
prized for the whirling and cloud-like variegation of its grain,
being used for various articles, it is though rather brittle.
558. Celtis sinensis, Pers. } Jap. Ye-no-ki ; a deciduous
tree of the order Urticaceas growing wild everywhere, attaining to
a height of 40-50 fts. It has diaecious, monaecious or perfect
flowers. The flowers are small and yellow, being succeeded with
small round fruits which turn red when fully ripe. The sweet
pulp of the fruits is edible. The wood is yellowish
fine grained, but soft, and it is used for turnery.
white and
558. b. Morus alba, L. , Jap. Kuwa ; as the wood of this
tree (294) is yellow and hard, it is valuable for making various
vessels.
559. Ulmus parvifolia, Sacq., Jap. Aki-nire, Ko-mre ;
a deciduous shrub of the order Urticaeeae growing wild every-
where, attaining to a height of 20-30 fts. In summer it bears
small light green flowers, being succeeded with flat- pods. The
wood is brown, hard and fine grained, being used
A species called Haru-nire grows very fast.
for many
purposes.
560. Salix multinervis, Fr. et Sav., Jap. Kori-yanagi,
Kobu-yanagi ; a deciduous shrub of the order Amentacea? grow-
ing wild near water. Those which grow in Province Tajima are
esteemed as the best. The stems grow to a height of 6-7 fts.
in groups. The stems are used for plaiting after the bark is taken
off and bleached.
561. Populus tremula, L., var. villosa, Wesm,, Jap.
Yama-narasJii, Hako-yanagi, Maruba-yanagi ; a deciduous tree
of the order Amentaceae growing wild in mountains in ranny
districts. It is a diaecious plant. The stem grows to a height of
20-30 fts. In spring it produces catkins before it sprouts. The
wood is white, fine grained and tough. It is used to make tooth-
brushes, boxes, engravings, etc.
562. Populus Suaveolens, Fisch., Jap. Dero-yanagi,