nThis beautiful, full-color, authoritative book presents, in a practical yet inspirational way, Dan Bartons expert knowledge and two decades of research on the joy of Bonsai. He gives detailed step-by-step horticultural instructions and fascinating insight into the creative process of Bonsai and provides a genuine understanding of the subject. nAs well as giving the essential descriptions of stock, equipment, basic care, and training techniques, the book includes new methods of achieving quicker results, a Bonsai calendar showing routing tasks on a month-by-month basis, and the use of modern materials, all of great value to todays Bonsai enthusiast. Subjects includes: nn n- Making a start, Potting up and re-potting n- Composts, Watering, Feeding and fertilizers n- Formal upright style Chokkan and derivatives n- Informal upright style moyogi n- Slanting style shakan Windswept style fukinagashi n- Semi-cascade style han-kengai n- Cascade style kengai n- Single-trunk variations n- Twin-trunk style sokan n- Forest group style yose-ue n- Multi-trunk variations n- Propagation, Seeds, Cuttings, Grafting n- Propagation from air-layering n- Pests and diseases, Bacteria and viruses, Insects and pests n- And much, much more nBeautifully illustrated throughout with strikingly original and instructive photographs, line drawings, and working schedules, The Bonsai Book is a must for would-be Bonsai enthusiasts and experts alike, and its fabulous presentation makes it an ideal gift.