SEPTEMBRE, CAMPANULE OU KIKYO

From a suite: Floral calendar of JapanCa. 1970Unsodo EditorNishiki-eShin hangaKachoeBeautiful colors, some tiny foxingTHE KIKYO is a celebrated autumn flower, being counted as one of the seven representative autumn flowers under the name of Asagao. As a matter of fact, however, it begins to bloom in summer and comes to its end at the beginning of autumn. Its flower is campanulate and five-serrated. Though it is generally deep purple, yet it is sometimes white, especially when the plant is cultivated.• Of the cultivated kinds, the most well-known are Hina-kikyo, Sawa-kikyo, Iwa-kikyo and Chishima-kikyo. And these cultivated ones, thanks to quick culture, appear on the market about May and June...

300.00 €

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NOVEMBRE : KIKU, CHRYSANTHEME

From a suite: Floral calendar of JapanCa. 1970Unsodo EditorNishiki-eShin hangaKachoeBeautiful colors, some foxingThe KIKU symbolizes autumn. Imported from China, it now exists in many forms. It is generally divided into three categories: Õ-giku, Chü-giku, and Ko-giku. The Õ-giku produces a large flower at the top of a stem. The Chü-giku produces a medium-sized flower. This form offers a wide variety of original blooms. The Ko-giku is mainly grown as a hanging basket. The Kan-giku (winter) and the Natsu-giku (summer) are named after their respective growing seasons. Nowadays, the Yö-giku, a western chrysanthemum, is very popular...

300.00 €

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AOUT: HIMAWARI, TOURNESOL

From a suite: Floral calendar of JapanCa. 1970Unsodo EditorNishiki-eShin hangaKachoeBeautiful colors, some few foxingThe HIMAWARI is of Mexican origin.It was introduced to Japan long ago and now has many varieties.It blooms between August and September.Its name, Köjitsu-aoi, comes from the fact that it was long believed that the flower turned toward the sun...

350.00 €

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OEILLETS

From a suite: Floral calendar of JapanCa. 1970Unsodo EditorNishiki-eShin hangaKachoeGood proof, beautiful colors, tiny scattered foxing...

280.00 €

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