Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 December 1893 — The Imperial Flower of Japan. [ARTICLE]

The Imperial Flower of Japan.

In Japan the chrysanthemum is the national flower, the imperial emblem. For centuries it has been embroidered on the court robes of emperors. Once a year, when the chrysanthemum is in full flower, royalty gives a fete in her honor. Invitations are only extended to those of high rank. Upon this fete day the royal gardens are thrown open ana the chrysanthemum is queen of the hour.—Ladies’ Home Journal