Japan's Dwarf Trees Bring Ancient Art To London Display
The text traces the Japanese art of dwarf tree cultivation from obscurity in London fifty years ago to its current display on Regent Street. It notes Peter Barr's 1809 journey to study Japanese techniques and describes the delicacy and patience involved in shaping miniature pines maples and firs in blue and white porcelain pots.
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Japan
White City
London
London Graphic
Regent Street
Peter Barr
Mr. Barr
Japanese dwarfed trees captivate with patient art and long tradition
The article praises Japanese dwarfing techniques, noting patient root pruning and exact timing of growth reduction. It contrasts Japanese mastery with British horticulture, describes outdoor care, rain-water irrigation, and the cultural heritage passed through generations, including rare 400 year old Thuja obusa specimens and shapes like birds and lychs.
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Barr
Dublin
Dwarf Trees in Literature and a Nikko Fire Tree
A discussion on the allure of dwarf trees in culture notes how dwarfed plants appear in history and literature. Douglas Sladen recounts a tall fire tree once kept as a dwarf in a blue and white china pot in Nikko’s temple, later moved by Ieyasu in his palanquin.
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Douglas Sladen
Tyeaysu
Nikko
Igeyasu
Wisconsin Land Rush Draws Immigrants to Sawyer County
The Round Lake country in Sawyer County Wisconsin releases 159000 acres of rich farmland to settlement. Immigrants seek mild winters and affordable land from $6.50 to $20 per acre with five to ten year payments. Details and maps available from American Immigration Co Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and B F Stultz & Son Elkhar Indiana.
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Round Lake Country
Wisconsin
Sawyer County
Bugaboo
St’Paul
Leavenworth
Kan
United States
St. Paul
Eavenworth
Kans
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Austin
Texas
Mosquitoes for Food Use in New York Aquarium
In New York a business thrives on catching mosquitoes alive for fish, especially trout at the aquarium. An estimated 20 million insects are harvested each season from stagnant pools, dipped in nets during the wiggle stage, washed of mud, and placed in canes holding about 150,000. Despite large catches, the visible mosquito supply remains plentiful. Mail orders for the product are available through Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo N Y.
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New York
Baltimore
New York Aquarium
Parisian Sage Promises Beautiful Hair For Women
Advertises Parisian Sage as a perfume free scalp wash that stops dandruff and itching while promoting hair growth and preventing graying. Claims quick refreshment, pleasant scent, and non greasy formula. Sold by druggists and Houseworth Bros for 50 cents.
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Houseworth Bros
Money to Loan Adv by Kesler in AR
Cash ready loan offer appears from Kesler in Arkansas. Readability and intent are unclear due to fragmented text and suspect phrasing.
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Kesler
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