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“Stunted varieties were generally chosen, particularly if they had the side branches opposite or regular, for much depends upon this; a one-sided tree is of no value in the eyes of the Chinese.”

Quote by Robert Fortune

Book:Yedo and Peking: A Narrative of a Journey to the Capitals of Japan and China ...

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Yedo and Peking: A Narrative of a Journey to the Capitals of Japan and China ...

This book offers a firsthand account of the author's exploration of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and Peking (modern-day Beijing), including descriptions of the architecture, customs, and social dynamics of these ancient capitals. more

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Robert Fortune, born on September 16, 1812, and died on April 13, 1880, was a renowned botanist and explorer in the 19th century. He is best known for his research on Eastern plants and for introducing a large number of Chinese tea plants to Europe. more

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