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At the lower temple on Mount Lao the camellias[1] are twenty feet in height, and many spans in circumference. The peonies are more than ten feet high; and when the flowers are in bloom the effect is that of gorgeous tapestry.
[1]: The text has _nai-tung_ ("endure the winter"), for the identification of which I am indebted to Mr. L. C. Hopkins, of H. M. 's Consular service.