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Describes the origins, development, and basic principles of bonsai and offers precise instructions for each of the 15 classic bonsai styles. Includes some 400 color photographs, a dictionary of trees and shrubs for bonsai, and a glossary, but no bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Midwest Book Review
Here's a handy bonsai book which provides a fine visual explanation of the art of bonsai; from growing bonsai from seed to the challenges of proper styling. The A-Z species guide is accompanied by excellent-quality visual details and includes plenty of cultivation guidelines.


Book Description
The best bonsai book on the market! A complete guide to the art of bonsai, from design and choosing the tree, to pruning, wiring and propagating. It offers precise step-by-step instructions on how to work with each of the 15 classic bonsai styles.

ANNOTATION

A complete guide to the art of bonsai, from design to pruning, wiring, propagating, and choosing the tree. Each entry is accompanied by a full-color photo of a superb specimen, annotated to demonstrate key features. Includes a Dictionary of Trees and Shrubs listing over 300 plants that can be made into bonsai. Over 400 photos.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The best bonsai book on the market! A complete guide to the art of bonsai, from design and choosing the tree, to pruning, wiring and propagating. It offers precise stepbystep instructions on how to work with each of the 15 classic bonsai styles.

FROM THE CRITICS

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