BB—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 9,1982 ‘Bean size 9 bonsai Growing bonsai or dwarfed trees is an art in Japan. The trees are raised, shaped and trained to grow in tiny pots. The objective: a miniature version of the original tree. According to “Bonsai Miniatures Quick & Easy,” published by Charles E. Tuttle Co., the guiding principle in bonsai is “learn from the tree.” It’s not necessary to follow every traditional rule, says the book. With an understanding of planting and plant care, anyone can enjoy a bonsai garden. The book is a miniature itself, filled with notes and color photographs of bonsai by Zeko Nakamuro, a Zen Buddish acolyte as a child, a comedian in Japanese TV and movies today, and a bonsai master. Nakamura’s bonsai are all between 2 and 4 inches high. The category is the smallest in bonsai, known as “mame” or “bean size” bonsai. Although you can enjoy your bonsai from the moment you plant it, a finished bonsai is the result of PPM*" MANUFACTURING CORP. 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