Color photos of some outstanding specimens from the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens collection. But topics are covered better here than in most books. Topics include how to repot, miniature Bonsai, Bald Cypress Bonsai, Wisteria Bonsai, Yeddo Spruce, Satsuki Azalea, and Zelkova Bonsai. Has a suggested list of plants suitable for Bonsai. Good range of topics covered by leading Japanese Bonsai growers.
Essays are short but topics are covered better here than in most books.
A very well written short book on the art and cultivation of Bonsai by the publishers of Sunset Books. Many color photos of some excellent to very nice Bonsai. Many are from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden collection. A great beginner's book. Very well written and well organized.