Bonsai: The Art of Dwarfing TreesDescribes time-honored principles and techniques, but recommends short-cuts for Western gardeners. |
Contents
A Potted Tree or a Bonsai? | 15 |
Start with a Tree | 20 |
The First Potting | 53 |
Copyright | |
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