Bonsai are beautiful and graceful plants that reflect the patience and care of their owners. Many good books have been written on the care and culture of bonsai and most are available at your local library free of charge.

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B1702 SACRED JAPANESE CEDAR. CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA.
A very popular bonsai plant with pyramidal form. Outside, it is an elegant evergreen tree growing to 150'. The bark is reddish-brown and peels in strips.
5 seeds $2.15

B1705 PYRAMID CHINESE JUNIPER. JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS.
A graceful garden tree also known as Pyramid Cedar, this specimen is fast becoming an accepted specimen of Bonsai culture. Has needle like leaves and twisted trunk with slightly scaly bark.
10 seeds $2.15

B1706 MONKEY POD RAIN TREE. SAMANEA SAMAN
Few people realize that this magnificent Rain Forest tree can be raised inside in containers. Its name comes from the fact that when it rains, the fern like foliage closes up to let the rain pass through. Bears beautiful glowing pink flowers followed by attractive green and black pods that contain a sweet pulp that is eaten by monkeys in its jungle habitat. Very easy to raise from seeds. Amazingly, this also makes a wonderful Bonsai plant
5 seeds $3.00

B1708 INCENSE CEDAR. CALOCEDRUS.
A small pyramidal shaped cedar that is prized for its very fragrant leaves and wood. Easy to start from seeds. A very beautiful bonsai specimen.
5 seeds $2.15

B1711 TREE OF HEAVEN. AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA.
Grown in Europe as a street tree, this specimen also makes a good bonsai. Has pinnate leaves and small panicles of tiny greenish flowers. Very elegant.
20 seeds $2.15

1A060 BAOBAB; LEMONADE; MONKEYBREAD TREE. ADONIS DIGITATA.
Only the most serious of tree collectors have these unusual trees. The huge trunk of this tree can reach 30' in diameter. Has large 6" hibiscus like flowers and foot long fruits filled with refreshing lemon flavored pulp. The leaves can be eaten like spinach. The trunks store considerable water, as much as 1,000 gallons have been tapped from one. However, if you do not have a half acre to plant one on, they make great bonsai.
2 seeds $3.50

B1717 AMUR MAPLE. ACER GINNALA. NE Asia.
A fast growing small and dainty gray-barked tree with white flowers and brilliant fall colors. When grown as a bonsai, its trunk can contorted into many different forms.
20 seeds $2.15

B1719 EUROPEAN HORNBEAM. CARPINUS BETULUS.
A hardy tree resembling a beech that is prized for its very tough nature. It is not commonly used as bonsai, but we believe it will soon become a staple in this field. A very handsome tree.
20 seeds $2.15

B1727 BLACK HILLS SPRUCE. PICEA GLAUCA.
This exquisite spruce is raised primarily as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, however in should be in every lawn as well. There is probably not a more beautiful tree to be found. It is raised for Christmas trees and probably makes the best ones. It is now becoming the choice of bonsai growers as well.
20 seeds $2.15

B1728 RUSSIAN OLIVE. ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA.
Although its fruits are used in drinks and to make preserves, it is more sought after for its white shoots and silver undersides of leaves. Trains well.
5 seeds $2.15

B1735 SIBERIAN CRABAPPLE. MALUS BACCATA.
This tree is grown for both its fruit and its ornamental value. One of the few fruit varieties adapted for bonsai use. Fruits are red or yellow and about 1 cm in size. Also called Flowering Crabapple. Very hardy and easy to grow.
20 seeds $2.15

B1738 CHOKE BERRY. PRUNUS MELANOCARPA
A very nice little bush that gives off loads of fruit and is easy to raise. Not much used for bonsai, but it shows a lot of promise.
5 seeds $2.15

B1741 ENGLEMAN SPRUCE. PICEA ENGLEMANNII.
Although it is rare in cultivation, it is a very nice bonsai tree. Leaves give off strong smell when bruised. This tree makes an excellent lawn tree or natural Christmas tree when raised outside.
20 seeds $2.15

B1747 RIVER BIRCH. BETULA NIGRA.
A graceful pyramidal tree with striking blackish curling bark. Its twisting shape lends well to bonsai.
25 seeds $2.15

B1749 MONTEREY CYPRESS. CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA.
Bruised foliage has citronella-like smell. The conifer shape and small needle like leaves make this a natural bonsai choice.
15 seeds $2.15

B1755 EUROPEAN HACKBERRY. CELTIS AUSTRALIS/LAEVIGATA.
From S Europe. Grows easily from seeds and has gray bark, light green serregated leaves and is grown for its umbrella type crown.
5 seeds $2.15

B1759 CAROB TREE. CERATONIA.
A beautiful small tree from the Mediterranean coasts. Has heavy, dark pinnate leaves and small red fruits. A very sturdy evergreen that is easily grown from seeds.
5 seeds $2.15

B1765 CREOSOTE BUSH. LARREA TRIDENTATA.
A deep green resinous shrub that is aromatic. The buds of the plant can be pickled like capers and a valuable medicinal tea is made from the leaves. Its desert tolerance and appearance make it a good bonsai candidate.
10 seeds $2.15

B1774 INDIAN ARROWROOT. EUONYMUS.
A small slow growing tree with smooth bark and purple tinged leaves and purple flowers. Very attractive.
15 seeds $2.15

B1780 TEXAS EBONY TREE ( PITHECELLOBIUM )
A very popular ornamental bonsai plant with small spines and dense yellow, fragrant flowers when in bloom .
5 seeds $2.50

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