Not all of them were green, however, for the branches and leaves were of a variety of gorgeous colors.

Some were purple, shading down to a light lavender; and there were reds all the way from a delicate rose-pink to vivid shades of scarlet.

Orange, yellow and blue shades were there, too, mingling with the sea-greens in a most charming manner.

Altogether, Trot found the brilliant coloring somewhat bewildering.
These sea shrubs, which in size were quite as big and tall as the trees on earth, were set so close together that their branches entwined; but there were several avenues leading into the groves, and at the entrance to each avenue the girl noticed several large fishes with long spikes growing upon their noses.
"Those are swordfishes," remarked the Princess as she led the band past one of these avenues.
"Are they dang'rous ?" asked Trot.
"Not to us," was the reply.

"The swordfishes are among our most valued and faithful servants, guarding the entrances to the gardens which surround our palaces.