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683. Quercus thalassica, Hance, var., Jap. S/iima-
gashi, Mokume-gashi ; a variety of Shira-kashi (565), but its
leaves are variegated.
It is planted in gardens.
684. Quercus lacera, Bl., Jap. Hiryo-gashi ; a species
of Japanese evergreen oak. Its leaves are provided with acute
narrow dents on the edges.
685. Quercus pinnalifida, Fr. et Sav., Jap. Hagoromo-
gashi ; a kind of Japanese evergreen oak, named by the form of
its leaves.
686. Pinus densiflora, S. et Z., var., Jap. Shiragamatsu
; its leaves have white variegation at their extremities.
Besides this, a variety with white variegation in the middle
part of leaves is called Ja-no-me, a variety with entirely white
leaves Sliimo-furi-matsu, and a variety with yellow leaves Qgonmatsu.
There are still several other varieties with different forms
of leaves.
687. Pinus koraiensis, 5. et Z., Jap. Chosen-goyo,
Kansho, Chosen-matsu ; a garden tree of the order Conifer*
growing to a height of about 30 fts. with 5 long needle-leaves.
Its cones are large, being 7-9 inches, and their nuts are edible
(217. c.).
688. PinUS parviflora, S. et Z., Jap. Goyo-matsu,
Shimo-fiiri-goyQ ; a garden tree of the order Conifers attaining to
a height of 20-30 fts. There are also dwarf trees suited for arti-
ficial garden-mountains and pot-plants. Those growing in high
mountains creep over the ground, with short leaves.
689. Cunninghamia sinensis, R. Br. t Jap. Koyosan,
Riuhi, Oranda-momi ; a garden tree of the order Conifers growing
to a height of 30-40 fts. In late spring, male and female
flowers open, and afterwards cones are produced at the extremities
of the branches. The pointed leaves grow pinnately
branches, and sting the hand when touched.
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