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B37
Bonsai Techniques I by John Naka
$34.95
The best book in the English language on Bonsai....NO
EXCEPTIONS. John Yoshio Naka is our American Treasure
Bonsai Master. This book is jammed packed with
information that you won't find other places. A
treasure trove of Bonsai Wisdom. This book is softback,
8½" x 11", 269 pages, 16 pages of color
illustrations, many black & white photos and
drawings by the author. Included in the contents
are tools and supplies for the workshop, general
approach to Bonsai, step by step training, rootage,
trunk, apex, branching, trimming, wiring, pots,
soil mixes, styles.
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B36
Bonsai Techniques II by John Naka
$44.95
The best books in the English language on Bonsai (Naka
I and Naka II)....NO EXCEPTIONS. John Yoshio Naka is
our American Treasure Bonsai Master. This book is jammed
packed with information that you won't find other places.
A treasure trove of Bonsai Wisdom. The book is softback,
8½" x 11", 442 Pages, many, many black and white
photos and drawings by the author. Included in the book
are chapters on rootage, trunks, branches, apex, styling,
collecting techniques, containers, displaying, complimentary
plants, suiseki and California juniper.
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B226
Bonsai Techniques I & II by John Naka
$79.90
The best books in the English language on Bonsai (Naka I and Naka II)....NO
EXCEPTIONS. John Yoshio Naka is our American Treasure Bonsai Master. This
book is jammed packed with information that you won't find other places.
A treasure trove of Bonsai Wisdom. The book is softback, 8½" x 11",
442 Pages, many, many black and white photos and drawings by the author.
Included in the book are chapters on rootage, trunks, branches, apex, styling,
collecting techniques, containers, displaying, complimentary plants, suiseki
and California juniper.
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B161
- The Art of Natural Bonsai
$19.95
JUST RELEASED/PUBLISHED IN SOFTBACK!!!The Art
of Natural Bonsai Replicating Nature's Beauty David Joyce
About the Author Widely respected in the European bonsai
community, Dave Joyce was well known for his lectures,
demonstrations, workshops, and show judging. He was also
an accomplished bonsai potter and photographer. Dave's
bonsai are shown at National and International exhibitions.
288 pages $19.95 Softback There's no other bonsai book
like it: this incredibly magnificent 288-page guide has
been 30 years in the making, with beautiful natural specimens
photographed over long periods of time. Dave Joyce devoted
his life to growing, researching, and photographing natural
bonsai: trees that bear no trace of man-made manipulation
but appear to have developed naturally, untouched. His
unequalled wisdom and artistry are showcased in this
full-color volume packed with advice and breathtaking
images of trees as they matured. Illustrated case histories
displaying exquisite natural bonsai offer details on
the preferences and requirements of various species.
Every task and technique is explained: choosing a container,
watering and feeding, dealing with pests and diseases,
wiring, pruning, and more. See how to use garden-center
stock, start from seed, collect from the wild, or take
cuttings. Helpful tips are provided on bonsai photography
and bonsai garden ideas. Author's proceeds go to support
research on cancer, the disease that claimed his life
shortly after he completed this life-long project. 8
1/2 X 11. all in color
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B195
- Ortho's All About Bonsai
$14.95
B195 - Ortho's All About Bonsai by Penelope O'Sullivan. All
NEW! Bonsai styles plus techniques for dwarfing and
training, design and display. Information about 55 species
of trees, shrubs and woody plants that adapt to bonsai.
Includes watering, maintenance, fertilizing, pruning
and shaping. Paperback. 128 pages. All color. 8" x 11".
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B210
- Bonsai Secrets by Peter Chan
$19.95
Bonsai Secrets 7¾" x 10½" softcover book
176 pages Publish Date: 2005 Subtitle: Designing, Growing,
and Caring for Your Miniature Masterpieces. Discover
the methods behind the mystique of the art of bonsai
from the internationally acclaimed bonsai expert Peter
Chan. Over 1,000 years old, bonsai continues to fascinate.
Now you can discover the methods behind the mystique
of the art of bonsai from the internationally acclaimed
bonsai expert Peter Chan. With a bit of practice and
patience, you can grow a one-of-a-kind bonsai right at
home and enjoy both a sense of accomplishment and inner
peace. In Bonsai Secrets learn the basic principles and
techniques behind every successful and beautiful bonsai
using step-by-step guides, accompanied by expert tips,
helpful illustrations, and inspiring full-color photos
of an array of bonsai including ones grown from cuttings
and seedlings, indoors and outdoors.
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B216
- Japanese Maples 3rd Edition
$49.95
Japanese Maples Momiji and Kaede (Third Edition) By J.
D. Vertrees and Peter Gregory Revised and expanded by
Peter Gregory. Hardcover. 332 pages. 8.5 x 11 inches.
312 color photos. This is among the first books published
by Timber Press, and after more than two decades it continues
to be one of our signature bestsellers. A comprehensive
source of information on the culture, identification,
and nomenclature of Japanese maples, it describes each
of the 320 cultivars of Acer palmatum and 60 cultivars
of other Japanese maple species, plus briefly mentions
150 promising new plants. The index lists every horticultural
name published, ensuring that Japanese Maples will continue
to be the foremost reference book on this wonderfully
versatile collection of ornamental plants. This fully
updated third edition has been revised by Peter Gregory
and is even more international than its predecessors.
It adds approximately 100 important new maple hybrids
and selections that have been introduced since the last
revision by Vertrees in 1987, bringing to nearly 400
the total number of plants described. Nomenclature has
been updated to conform to current standards, many additional
photographs have been included, and descriptions have
been rearranged for greater ease of reference. Awards
for this book: American Horticultural Society 75 Great
American Gardening Books
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B220
- Gold Awarded Penjing of the World in 2 Volumes
$64.00
We are so happy to introduce you to some outstanding
books on Bonsai. These are from China, but show Bonsai
from all over the world ... including the USA. These
are hardcover. 8 3/4" x 11 1/2". Each
volume is 224 pages and all color. This is an outstanding
publication showing Bonsai and their owners.
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sampling of details inside these great books!
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B221
- Practical Bonsai - A Book of Little Trees
$14.99
B221 - Practical Bonsai - A Book of Little Trees. 96
pages. 9"" x 9"". These ornate, exquisitely formed trees
are not merely plants but elaborate works of art. This
book demystifies the intricate process of bonsai with
50 projects ranging from how to start the training process,
to looking after a 10-year-old tree. A wealth of advice
on seasonal tasks, plant maintenance, tools and materials,
together with ideas for displaying bonsai, help you master
an intriguing and satisfying art.
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B223
- Choosing and Growing Bonsai by Peter Chan
$17.95
B223 - Choosing and Growing Bonsai by Peter Chan. 208
pages $17.95. Paper with flaps. all in color. 7 1/4" X
7 3/4" Bonsai are both eye-catching and extremely popular—and
this directory of more than 80 trees details their characteristics
and explains how to look after them to get the best results.
With stunning photography, and detailed instructions
for choosing and growing a plant, it’s ideal for
both beginners and enthusiasts alike. There’s advice
on essential tools and getting started, on maintaining
trees throughout the year, and on solving such frequently
encountered problems as dropped or browning leaves. Techniques
for nurturing and styling your plant will help you make
to make the most of this horticultural art form, and
guarantee that your tree stays healthy and beautiful
for years to come.
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B227
- The Bonsai Handbook by Ken Norman
$18.99
B227 - The Bonsai Handbook by Ken Norman. A complete
guide to the selection, cultivation and presentation
of miniature trees and shrubs, with a comprehansive plant
directory. Expert advice and tuition from starting out
to achieving excellent results, with more than 500 specially
commissioned photographs.How to choose the most suitable
plants for bonsai, with step-by-step instructions on
techniques such as propagating, pruning, wiring and defoliating
Advice on seasonal care and maintenance, including watering,
feeding, and dealing with pests and diseases Over 500
stunning specially-taken photographs illustrate every
skill and example in superb detail A fabulous gallery
of established bonsai trees, with the botanical and common
name, style, size and approximate age of each tree, and
the type of pot and its maker A comprehensive A-Z visual
directory of plants that can be trained and styled into
bonsai Useful information on suppliers, collections and
organizations, together with a guide to plant hardiness
zones. 160 pages. 9" x 11 1/2". paperback with flaps.
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KIN0707
- Kinbon Magazine for the month of July, 2007
$11.95 $9.95 On
Sale!
KINBON Magazine for the month of July, 2007. The best Bonsai magazine in
the world!!. Yes, it's in Japanese, but there is a wealth of information
that you and I can understand by just looking at the pictures and studying
the diagrams of how to articles. 8 1/4" x 11 1/2". 168 pages!!! If you
haven't seen the Japanese versions of all things Bonsai you really need
to try a copy to realize the full beauty of the Art by the Japanese!!!
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KOK79
- Kokufu #79 for the year 2005
$119.95
10 x 9 1/2" with colored slipcover. Hardback. 281 pages.
269 pages in color. This is the premier annual show of
Bonsai.
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