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of Madake (589), and the leaves resemble those of Medake (591).
Its sprouts appear in May, and are provided with thick strong
sheaths.
721. Bambusa sp., Jap. To-chiku ; a garden bamboo
having a stem attaining to a height of about 10 fts.
with a diameter
of about 1 inch. The stems and leaves resemble the preceding,
but tbe leaves somewhat thinner, and the stems lighter coloured.
The distance between every knot is
very long. The branches
grow
in thick clusters.
722. Bambusa sp., Jap. Kan-chiku ; a garden bamboo
attaining to a height of 5-6 fts. It is used for hedges. Its full
grown height is about 10 fts. with a diameter of about 1 inch.
The stem is purplish in the upper part.
From late autumn to
winter, it
produces the young sprouts, which are good to eat.
Phyllostachys bambusoides, S.etZ.
723. Jap. Ya-dake, Ya-shino ; a wild bamboo
attaining to a height of 7-8 fts. The leaves are broad and
large, resembling those of Kuwa-zasa (732). As the stem is
slender and strong, it is used to make arrows. It is also useful
for making baskets, sieves, etc.
Bambusa vulgaris,
Wendl.
724. Jap. Taisan-chiku, Tvgin-chiku ; a
garden bamboo attaining to a height of 20-30 fts., with a diameter
of about 2J inches. The stem is deep green with low even knots,
and the leaves are broad, being very beautiful. It is easily propagated
by cutting, but as it is originated in warm regions, it is
often injured by cold.
Arundinaria Hindsii, Munro.
725. ^ . Jap. Taimin-chiku, Daimyo-dake ; a
garden bamboo attaining to a height of about 10 fts., with a diameter
of about 1 inch. The leaves and branches are slender and
fine. The small plants are planted in pots or between rocks, and
sometimes in water basins. The stems are suitable to make flutes.
726. Bambusa sp., .lap. Kansan-chiku ; a garden bamboo
attaining to a height of about 10 fts.,
with the stem about an inch