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662. Cleyra japonica, 77;., Jap. Sakaki, Masakaki ; a
mountain-tree of the order Ternstrosmiaceae attaining to a height
of about 10 fts.
Early in summer, yellowish white small flowers
shoot forth, being followed with round berries. This tree is
generally offered before gods.
663. Eurya japonica, 77*., Jap. Hisakaki, Mesakaki,
Shirashake ;
a mountain-tree of the order Ternstroemiaceae attaining
to a height of about 10 fts. Late in spring, small greenish
white flowers appear on the axils of leaves, being succeeded with
small berries which turn dark purple when ripe.
664. Camellia japonica, L., var. aquifolium, Jap. Hiiragi-tsubaki
; its leaves are dented, resembling those of Olea
aquifolium. It is planted in gardens, growing to a height of 6-7
fts.
Its flowers are light pink or white.
665. Camellia japonica, Z., var, Jap. Otome-tsubaki ;
it
grows in gardens to a height of 6-7 fts. Its small plants suit to
plant in pots. Its flowers are double and pink or white, being
esteemed for their beauty. Besides this, there are many varieties
of Camellia, but they are omitted here.
666. Camellia sasanqua, 7Y/., Jap. Sazankwa, Kotsubaki
; a garden or mountain tree of the order Ternstroemiaceae,
resembling very much Camellia japonica in
form, though smaller,
growing to a height about 10 fts. The flowers appear
late in
autumn, and they are single petaled and of several colours, pink,
white, variegated, etc. Oil is taken from the seeds as in Camellia
japonica.
667. Pittosporum tobira, Ait., Jap. Tobera ; a mountain-tree
of the order Pittosporaceae growing to a height of about
10 fts.
Early in summer, it produces yellowish white flowers
forming a raceme among the leaves. The flowers are succeeded
with round berries which expose red seeds when ripe.
668. Ilex crenata, Tk., Jap. Inu-tsuge ; a mountain tree
of the order Aquifoliaoeas growing to a height of about 10 fts.
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