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