. Agri-news. Agriculture. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GIVE A BONSAI BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS Chistmas is an ideal time to give a favorite gardening friend a book on bonsai. Through such a book you can start your friend on a hobby that will prove fascinating for many Chris Campbell, horticul- tural specialist with Alberta Agriculture, says you can use any small-leaved deci- duous tree (one that sheds its leaves) or an evergreen to make a bonsai. She also says that the best way to become acquain- ted with the art of bonsai is to observe trees growing in their natural environment. Old trees display the vener
. Agri-news. Agriculture. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GIVE A BONSAI BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS Chistmas is an ideal time to give a favorite gardening friend a book on bonsai. Through such a book you can start your friend on a hobby that will prove fascinating for many Chris Campbell, horticul- tural specialist with Alberta Agriculture, says you can use any small-leaved deci- duous tree (one that sheds its leaves) or an evergreen to make a bonsai. She also says that the best way to become acquain- ted with the art of bonsai is to observe trees growing in their natural environment. Old trees display the vener- able characteristics that people strive for in bonsai. A heavy tapering trunk, for example, gives the impression of strength and grace. Visible surface roots show a strong grip on the earth and drooping branches suggest age. Rugged form also suggests age and old scars tell many stories. Thick bark and a gnarled trunk show character and imaturity, while a crown shaped by the wind gives individuality and distinction to the tree. - (cont'd) - /dlbcrra AGRICULTURE Phone (403) 427-2127 COMMUNICATIONS. This Chinese elm, grown from seed, is a good example of a carefully pruned and wired Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Alberta. Alberta Agriculture. Communications Branch; Alberta. Alberta Agriculture. Print Media Branch; Alberta. Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. Publishing Branch. [Edmonton] : Communications Branch, Alberta Dept. of Agriculture
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