Bonsai and Penjing. Ann McClellan

      

      Dedication

      Dedicated to the memory of David and Marion

       “Daisy” Bell Fairchild and their inspiring love of

       beauty and nature, and to the memory of Dr. John

       Creech whose vision and tireless efforts made the

       National Bonsai & Penjing Museum a reality.

      Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora) from the Imperial Household, Japan, 1976.

      California Juniper (Juniperus californica).

      BONSAI

       and PENJING

      AMBASSADORS OF PEACE & BEAUTY

      From the Collection of the

       National Bonsai & Penjing Museum

       U.S. National Arboretum

       Washington, D.C.

      Including excerpts from The Bonsai Saga, How the Bicentennial

       Collection Came to America by Dr. John L. Creech

      Ann McClellan

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      Copyright © 2016 Ann McClellan

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      Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda).

      American Beech (Fagus grandifolia).

      Moon Gate entrance to the Chinese Collection.

      In training since 1625, this Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora ‘Miyajima’) survived the Hiroshima bombing and is the oldest bonsai in the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum.

      contents

       Foreword

       Preface

       Chapter One A National Collection of Living Arts

       Chapter two Presidential Connections

       Chapter three Gifts from Japan

       Chapter Four The Chinese Collection

       Chapter Five North american highlights

       Chapter Six A Vibrant Museum

       Chapter Seven The Bonsai Saga, How the Bicentennial Collection Came to America by Dr. John L. Creech

       Spotlight on the Museum’s Curators

       The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum Honorees

       Select Bonsai Collections in North America

       Bibliography

       Permissions and Photo Credits

       Acknowledgments