Helen L. Jones

“ The Korean who owned the garden planted the seed of a gingko-tree. When the seed sprouted and grew, the clever Korean trained each twig and branch. He bound them into the desired shape with strong ropes, and the huge knots shown in the photograph are the result of this discipline. He worked with great patience, attending to his task as a mother watches and cares for her child. ”

“ The wood, which is as hard as oak, is golden brown in color, and since the bark has been removed has taken on a fine polish, Some of the knots that formed between the binding ropes are twenty-one inches in diameter. ”