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as a cement in pepar making. On account <strong>of</strong> its broad leaves and<br />
green stems, it is planted in gardens and as avenues.<br />
600. Stuartia pseudo-camellia, Max., Jap. Natsu-<br />
tsubaki, S/iara, Yama-kwarin ; a mountain tree <strong>of</strong> the order<br />
Ternstraemiacese attaining to a height <strong>of</strong> 20-30 fts. In summer it<br />
produces white single-petaled camellia-like flowers, whence the<br />
Japanese name. It is <strong>of</strong>ten planted in gardens,<br />
are admired to be kept in a vase.<br />
and the flowers<br />
601. Acer japonicum, 77;., Jap. Meigetsu-kayede, Ho-<br />
cliiwa-momiji, Itaya-meigetsu ; a mountain-tree <strong>of</strong> the order<br />
Aceracese, attaining to a height <strong>of</strong> about 10 fts. In spring it<br />
sprouts at the same time with its male and female flowers, and<br />
yields seeds with samara. The leaves are large and furnished<br />
with many segments and are prized as one <strong>of</strong> the most beautiful<br />
maples on account <strong>of</strong> their red tint in autumn.<br />
602. Acer trifidum, 77*., Jap. To-kayede ; a garden<br />
<strong>of</strong> 20-30 fts.<br />
plant <strong>of</strong> the order Aceraceaa, attaining to a height<br />
The shape <strong>of</strong> the flowers and fruits are the same as the preceding.<br />
The leaves are ternate, and are prized for their yellow tint in<br />
autumn.<br />
603. Acer polymorphum, S. et Z., Jap. Ichigioji; a<br />
mountain-tree <strong>of</strong> the order Aceracese attaining to a height <strong>of</strong> about<br />
10 fts. The flowers and fruits are nearly the same as those <strong>of</strong> the<br />
preceding, but the fruits fall when fully ripe, and then the foliage<br />
becomes dark red. A kind with large leaves is called Q-sakadsuki.<br />
There are several varieties <strong>of</strong> diverse forms and colours <strong>of</strong> leaves.<br />
The varieties originated from Acer polymorpburn, A. japonicum,<br />
A. pictum, etc. are very numerous.<br />
604. Acer polymorplmm, 5. et Z., var., Jap. Arisu-<br />
gawa-moiniji y Beni-sJiidart ; a garden plant<br />
<strong>of</strong> the order Aceraceae<br />
attaining to a height <strong>of</strong> 7-8 fts. Its branches have a drooping<br />
nature. This is distinguished for the unchanging dark red colour<br />
<strong>of</strong> its foliage with many dissected edges.