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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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
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 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