News for contributors and NBF friends of The National BULLETIN Foundation Winter 2002 Volume XIII, Number 2

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As we announced in the Summer vealing was that most respondents in- Other categories of membership will 2002 issue of the NBF Bulletin, begin- dicated they would become members include a special student membership ning in January 2003 the National Bon- for only two reasons: (1) to receive the ($15) for students enrolled in high sai Foundation will become a member- Bulletin and (2) just because they school through college. There is also an ship organization. Since 1982 NBF has wanted to offer financial support for organization category ($50) for region- relied exclusively on the generosity of the National Bonsai & Penjing Muse- al groups. benefactors to support the work and um. This kind of response indicates to In addition to membership, we are construction of the National Bonsai & us that we are moving in the right continuing to seek funding at higher Penjing Museum. These contributions direction in asking for annual dues. levels to continue the all important have enabled us to expand and im- work on the completion of the interior prove the Museum beyond our dreams courtyard in the Museum. Therefore of 1982. We are very grateful to every- we are asking all members to also con- one who has helped in this effort. sider an additional donation. The Con- At the same time we have added to tributor level is now $50–$99, while the our mailing list not only financial con- Sponsor ($100–$249) and Benefactor tributors but everyone who has ex- levels (over $1,000) remain the same. pressed an interest in the Museum and NBF is a section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt the love of bonsai. Over the past twen- organization and all contributions to ty years this circle of friends has become NBF over the basic membership fee are very large and thus so have our mailing tax-deductible. costs for the Bulletin. The Board of Members will receive, in addition to Directors has decided that now is the the Bulletin, a 10% discount on sales time to ask everyone who receives the items (please see insert page), invita- Bulletin to contribute directly on an tions to special events at the Museum annual basis to NBF so that we can bet- and the NBF member decal pictured ter support the Museum in its work. The basic amount of membership here, which was designed by Pennsyl- In the Summer issue, we asked you to dues will be $35. However, until March vania graphic artist Lia Marta. complete a survey about membership 1, 2003 it will be possible to become a Please join NBF and help to main- in NBF. The response to that request Charter member of NBF for $25. If you tain the National Bonsai & Penjing was very heartening. Over 98 percent of made a contribution of at least $25 in Museum as the best Museum of its those who completed the survey indi- response to our membership request in kind in the world. Thank you for all cated that they would become a dues the last issue, we will consider your your support in the past and welcome paying member of NBF. Even more re- membership dues for 2003 to be paid. to the NBF of the future. New Assistant Curator for Collections Jim Hughes, the new Assistant Cura- tor in 1996. For the next few years, he Jim first became interested in tor of Plant Collections, first became was fortunate to have the experience of bonsai over thirteen years ago while involved with the National Bonsai & working under the leadership of Dan gardening in Minnesota. An active Penjing Museum seven years ago. After Chiplis, Warren Hill, and, most member of the Minnesota Bonsai moving to Washington, D.C. from recently, Jack Sustic. Their artistic tal- Society, he took advantage of the many Minneapolis, Minnesota, he signed on ents, guidance and instruction proved programs and workshops offered by as a volunteer at the Museum shortly to be an inspiration as his interest in this well-run Midwest organization. before Bob Drechsler retired as Cura- bonsai grew. (Continued on page 3) 2

President’s Letter

The year 2002 discount to members. Our new marks the 20th decal, which all new members will anniversary of receive, will permit you to show BOARD OF DIRECTORS the National your membership in NBF, but more HONORARY MEMBERS John Y. Naka Bonsai Foun- importantly it will proclaim your Hon. Orville G. Bentley dation. Over affinity and support for the treasures H. Marc Cathey John L. Creech these twenty of this wonderful national museum. Harry Hirao Saburo Kato (Japan) years, with Now that the renovation of the Barbara Hall Marshall your generous Maria Vanzant Upper Courtyard is Mary E. Mrose Dr.Yee-sun Wu (Hong Kong) financial assistance and abundant nearing completion, we are seeking George Y.Yamaguchi good will, we have accomplished donations totalling $250,000, which EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR many things on behalf of the will be matched by the federal gov- Johann F. Klodzen National Bonsai & Penjing Muse- ernment, to renovate the lower OFFICERS Marion Gyllenswan, NY um. Millions of dollars have been courtyard area. This presents a Chair Felix B. Laughlin, DC donated to build the John Y. Naka unique opportunity for major President North American Pavilion, the Dr. donors to establish a lasting legacy Marybel Balendonck, CA Vice President Yee-sun Wu Chinese Pavilion, the which, both literally and figuratively, Christopher M. Cochrane, VA Kanishiro Tropical Conservatory, will pave the way toward a greater Secretary Cesar Portocarrero, MD the Mary E. Mrose International appreciation of the art of bonsai. Treasurer Pavilion and, in this year, the Maria This year we also celebrated the MEMBERS Vaughn L. Banting, LA Vanzant Upper Courtyard. We are 88th birthday of John Naka, one of Jack E. Billet, DE very proud of this work, especially the patrons of the National Bonsai & Roger S. Case, Jr., NM Gregory M. Cloyd, OH because it was accomplished with Penjing Museum. His forest planting Robert Drechsler, MD contributions from individual “Goshin” (or “Protector of the Spir- Doris W. Froning, PA James J. Hayes, PA donors like you from all over the it”) is John’s signature bonsai in the F. Allan Hills, CO Roland Hofmeister, MN United States and many countries Museum and is probably the most C. F. Kwok, VA around the world. famous bonsai in the world. On the Janet E. Lanman, MD Cheryl Manning, CA In 2003 NBF will become a true occasion of this milestone birthday, Brussel Martin, MS Robert Moak, AL membership organization and will the North American Bonsai Feder- Mary Ann E. Orlando, DC ask for annual dues. We hope that all ation dedicated the premier issue of Cesar Portocarrero, MD Larry Ragle, CA of you who receive this Winter 2002 its on-line newsletter to John (see F. Chase Rosade, PA issue of the NBF Bulletin will be- www.bonsai-wbff.org/nabf/newslet- Thomas Scott, TN Helen C. Souder, FL come dues paying members of the ter.htm). In that newsletter, people Jerald P. Stowell, NJ Edward Trout, FL Foundation in 2003 and that your from all over the world paid tribute Ted T.Tsukiyama, HI name will remain on our list. By to this special person whom we all William N. Valavanis, NY Jack W. Wells, DC doing so, you will continue to play call our friend. At this time of the Chris J.Yeapanis, VA an important role in maintaining year, the following words of wisdom EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS the National Bonsai & Penjing Mu- from John are particularly apt: President American Bonsai Society seum as the best museum of its kind “There are no borders in bonsai. President in the world. Bonsai Clubs International The dove of peace flies to palace President As a member you will continue to Potomac Bonsai Association as to humble house, to young as receive this Bulletin. You will also ADVISORS to old, to rich and poor. So does receive advance information on new Thomas S. Elias the spirit of bonsai.” Director, U.S. National Arboretum exhibits and programs, as well as in- Elizabeth L. Ley Gardens Unit Leader, U.S. National Arboretum vitations to special events. Over the May the spirit of bonsai be with Jack S. Sustic Supervisory Curator of the last few years NBF has expanded its you. Thank you for your support in National Bonsai &Penjing Museum work by publishing books that ad- the past. Please join us in 2003 and James J. Hughes Assistant Curator for Plant Collections vance the art of bonsai or document beyond. G. Jackson Tanner Assistant Curator for Artifacts and Archives the Museum’s history and collec- Bonsai Societies of Florida tions. These books and other sales Golden State Bonsai Federation Hawaii Bonsai Association items will now be offered at a 10% Lone Star Bonsai Association Mid-America Bonsai Alliance Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Societies Puget Sound Bonsai Association 3

NEW ASSISTANT CURATOR Meet Volunteer (Continued from page 1) David Garvin The Minnesota Bonsai Society regular- ly brought in such American experts as David Garvin’s first interest in bon- Dave DeGroot and Warren Hill, as sai began through a course taught at well as international figures such as the U.S. National Arboretum by Jim Harry Tomlinson from England. Newton and John Hrea in 1975. As While in Minnesota, Jim’s first years in Dave puts it: “I have been watering bonsai were nurtured by those guest ever since!” instructors and Randy Clark, who of- He joined the Potomac Bonsai Asso- fered instruction locally. ciation, and began viewing and admir- While living in the Washington, D.C. ing the new bonsai collection acquired area, Jim has been an active member of by the Arboretum from Japan in 1976. the Brookside Bonsai Society and the Photo: Thew Shawn Potomac Bonsai Association. In addition After a 15 year apprenticeship his ser- David Garvin vices were requested as a volunteer in to taking locally offered workshops and the National Bonsai & Penjing Muse- tional Pavilions and he takes great symposiums, he has taken advantage of um where he joined volunteers Ruth pride in the work that NBF has accom- courses offered at the Rosade Bonsai Lamana and Janet Lanman. plished on behalf of the Museum. Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania and Dave follows the first law of volun- Formerly a physical chemist with the the symposium programs offered by teers: “Doing what I’m told to do.” His U.S. government, now retired, Dave Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Societies. In 2001 general duties include pruning, wiring, grows, trains and shows bonsai chrysan- Jim joined the NBF Board of Directors, potting as well as conducting friendly themums which are frequently on dis- and served as Treasurer in 2002. arguments with staff and fellow volun- play in the Administration Building teers. As a former member of the Board lobby during the autumn of the year. If of the National Bonsai Foundation, he you have seen one of these, you know has had long personal experience in the how lovely they are. Now you know that struggle by NBF to fund and build the they are the work of Museum volunteer North American, Chinese and Interna- and bonsai artist Dave Garvin.

Gift to Kazuya Morita In September of this year, on behalf of

the National Bonsai Foundation and the Photo: Thew Shawn American bonsai community, NBF Jim Hughes, Assistant Curator of Plant President Felix B. Laughlin presented Collections Kazuya Morita of the Nippon Bonsai Association a suiseki from the collection In his new position, Jim is honored of Marybel Balendonck. The stone was to be a part of the staff at the National originally collected by Harry Hirao and Arboretum and to have the opportuni- is described by Mrs. Balendonck as ty to assist Jack Sustic and the volun-

Photo: Lutz Nadya teers maintain the national collections. “A quintessential Eel River stone. Its Mr. Morita’s New Suiseki In addition, he hopes to use his teach- hardness, very good skin, natural flat ing background to help introduce bottom and river given sheen are ly hospitality that you have shown to so bonsai and penjing to visitors when among its superb qualities.” many American bonsai enthusiasts when they visit the Museum. He is looking we have visited Japan, and for all your The daiza for the stone was made of forward to many years of service in his efforts on behalf of the Nippon Bonsai new position at the Museum. cherry wood by Richard Conrad of Association to foster international Pennsylvania. friendship, good will and understanding In the letter of presentation, Felix said: through bonsai.” Correction In the last issue we misspelled Kenichi “The Foundation and the American The suiseki is now displayed on Mr. Oguchi’s name. Our sincere apologies bonsai community are extremely grate- Morita’s desk at NBA headquarters in to Mr.Oguchi. ful to you for all of the warm and friend- Tokyo. The Editors 4

is a naturalistic forest of Chinese elm A Word from the (Ulmus parvifolia). A third is Stan- Curator ley’s classic , a very impressive Trident (Acer buergerianum) By Jack Sustic root-over-rock that has the Chinn family name carved into one side of Earlier this year, Stanley Chinn, a the rock and the words trident maple local Penjing master died. Last year I on the other side. This penzai is par- went to visit him at his Wheaton ticularly impressive because there are Maryland home. There, tucked in his five planted on the rock and all backyard, were hundreds of penjing. are grafted together at different loca- Actually I should say penzai because tions. At first glance you wouldn’t penjing literally means potted land- notice these details but on closer scapes while penzai means a plant inspection the intricate complexity growing in a shallow pot. Mr. Chinn and the artistic beauty of the tree is had invited the Museum staff to select revealed. trees from these penzai and we were Often we come to a better under- eager to do this in an effort to im- standing of a bonsai, a penzai or a prove the quality and diversity of the penjing when we understand the Museum’s Chinese collection. So ten artist who created it. Please read the of these penzai were chosen from following testimonials about Stanley

Stanley’s collection for accessioning Photo: Thew Shawn Chinn from two people who knew into the collection. Jack Sustic with Stanley Chinn penzai him. Unfortunately Stanley’s talents Prior to this donation only one were overlooked during his life by school was represented in the collec- many people, including me. Fortu- tion which was the Lingnan or “clip have the opportunity to compare and nately, for all of us, his talented work and grow” school. Now we have the contrast the art of penzai and penjing. will live on in his trees that are here ability to display and to educate the One of the trees that we acquired at the Museum. Please come and see public in other schools of the Chinese is a root-over-rock Trident maple them. art. Not only will these trees enrich (Acer buergerianum) in the formalis- the Chinese collection but they will tic style representing a dragon that is also enrich visitor experience as peo- reminiscent of the dancing dragon ple who come to the Museum will style of the School. Another

My Memories of Stanley Chinn By Janet Lanman

In 1976 after moving to the Washing- Chinn. At that time I knew literally Subsequently, I urged Stanley to ton area, I soon became involved with nothing about Chinese bonsai as I was come and talk to our club. It was a the Brookside Bonsai Society and then totally oriented to Japanese bonsai. So spellbinding evening. He spoke I was fortunate to become a volunteer Stanley came and spent the time cri- about his forefathers coming to the at the National Arboretum working on tiquing my trees one by one. I am U.S. to work on the railroad and how the bonsai collections. One day I was ashamed to say I was not as receptive Chinese bonsai were gradually being there trimming on a Japanese maple as I wish I had been and so I missed a introduced, understood and accept- when a man stopped to watch and chance to learn. ed in the west. We were hypnotized soon made several comments about Several years later, I went to Stan- by his dramatic story. Several of us my technique. I asked him his name ley’s home as I was beginning to discussed the possibility of persuad- and it was Stanley Chinn. know more about Chinese bonsai. I ing Stanley to write down his remi- A short time thereafter, a member was so impressed by his wonderful niscences, and I talked to him about of the Brookside club asked me if she trees, particularly the root-over-rock doing this but sadly we moved too could bring someone over to see my trees. They were different, dramatic slowly and now the opportunity has own trees, and again it was Stanley and exciting. passed. 5

Stanley has not learned English perfectly. Stanley Chinn: His social analyses and shared observations are often trapped in frustration, Master of Penjing felt as dogmatic by his American friends. By Tony Meyer He has been a chef to earn a living and taught penjing at Chinese clubs and churches up and down the East coast, nurturing his beautiful wife and son with books, old wisdom His fingers flutter along branches and sweet as if he were a bird at home, from the trees in their yard plucking spent and misplaced shoots so that at least they have flourished. according to a vision he was born with. And so have his trees, a forest of two hundred penjing “The Japanese learned bonsai from the Chinese bringing a thousand years of aesthetic judgment during the Tang Dynasty,”he would say, from one empire to the capitol city of another “bringing only one of six schools with them. also threatened by its short term policies. We are doing this one Lingnan style, pinch and grow, “Training bonsai is like driving a car down the middle of the road,” without wire.” Stanley would say, “too much to the right, too much to the left He nods to his right, and you are in trouble. “that boxwood is Yangzhou School, foliage in Too much water, fertilizer, cutting back at the wrong time, cloud formation.” and you will kill it.”

Stanley Chinn, “spelt with two n’s”, is from , As Stanley’s hands worked magic with the trees, his and mine, proud of six early years at his uncle’s penjing nursery, I knew I was working with a master of penjing, wounded deeply by Mao’s destruction of penjing as a a master of the truth of trees. rich man’s art, Today, in his absence, I admire his trees and listen. by the sale of thousands of his country’s What do the dragon trunks, corky bark pines and spiraling masterpiece trees in Europe branches have to say , to earn foreign exchange for bankrupt policies. the trident maple roots spidering down over rock faces “And here no one will ever pay enough for my trees, in web-like display— for twenty, thirty years of hard work, watering every day . . . all perfectly placed to stretch the imagination upward America will never take bonsai seriously! to the skies and beyond? No one sits still long enough. Until they retire and then they do not have enough money or years left I have lived, and my spirit soars. to become bonsai masters.” In my trees, my friend, I will stay to work with you today.

Latest Plans for the 5th World Bonsai Convention By Glenn Reusch and Chris Yeapanis

The 5th World Bonsai Convention Bonsai Friendship Federation (WBFF) is that this theme will have an impact will be held May 28–31, 2005, in representing North America, and the far beyond bonsai. Washington, D.C., at the Washington three convention sponsors are the We have now assembled a team of Hilton Hotel. The host is the North National Bonsai Foundation, the committee chairs, and nominations for American Bonsai Federation Potomac Bonsai Association and the bonsai masters for the various demon- (NABF), the member of the World U.S. National Arboretum. Other strations and workshops are still com- major bonsai organizations are also ing in from each of the nine WBFF re- supporting this world event in signif- gions of the world. The names icant ways, and we are actively solic- proposed so far constitute an exciting iting support from other groups to and diverse group. Our task of making help assure this event will be the the final selection will not be easy with biggest and best bonsai convention such talented nominations but it is our in modern memory. goal to select representative masters Peace through bonsai is the theme of that will have wide appeal for bonsai this World Bonsai Convention. With enthusiasts from all international re- this theme in mind, the site selection gions. In the next NBF Bulletin we of Washington, D.C. for the 2005 con- hope to be able to tell you who our Washington Hilton vention seemed appropriate. Our hope choices will be. 6 Hospitality of The Hawaii Bonsai Association by Dr. Karl and Sue Green (Potomac Bonsai Association—Brookside Bonsai Society) and Glenn and Eunice Corp (Sakura Bonsai Society of Northern Michigan and the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society) For a long time we, the Greens and When the Green and Corp families permitted to have a special associate the Corps, have felt that the Hawaii returned to Hawaii in 2001 they made membership in HBA. This was very Bonsai Association (HBA) sets the contact with Jane and her husband Roy wonderful for us as we were invited to ideal example of how bonsai clubs can Yamashiroya and were escorted to a be guests at local meetings of the obtain and hold members while con- number of private collections. At each group. Jane also extended her friend- tinuing to foster the art of bonsai. We home we were welcomed with an Alo- ship beyond bonsai by assisting us to have always wanted to share our hoa greeting, refreshments and club make contacts with people who shared thoughts with other bonsai lovers so pins. Two of the hosts were sensei of our other interests and hobbies. we responded with delight and enthu- smaller bonsai component clubs and at Later last year when the Greens re- siasm when we were invited to write these places we were generously offered turned to Hawaii they arrived in time about the hospitality of HBA for the assistance, advice and even supplies. for the Okinawa Bonsai Festival and NBF Bulletin. Later this was followed by the were greeted with leis. Karl was highly Our association with this group Yamashiroyas’ hosting all of us and impressed with the exhibits, demon- began when Eunice Corps attended an other guests at the Oahu Country Club strations and workshops. Education is HBA bonsai show at the Academy of with a spectacular view of Honolulu at a main tenet of the HBA’s work in the Arts in Honolulu. After signing the night. We felt doubly honored to have community through bonsai shows at guest book, Tim Liu, the editor of the Ted Tsukiyama, NBF Board member, the Honolulu Academy of Arts and the HBA newsletter, welcomed her and her in this group. The accomplishments of Okinawa Festival as well as bonsai guests. When she revealed that she was Ted are well known, especially his ef- classes for high school students. a bonsai enthusiast, the two began ex- fort, along with others, to form the We hope that bonsai clubs around changing newsletters. Later this was World Bonsai Friendship Federation the country will replicate a similar followed by an invitation from the (WBFF) and the North American Bon- standard of hospitality and generosity HBA president, Jane Yamashiroya, to sai Federation (NABF). as does the Hawaiian Bonsai Society contact her personally on the next visit Yet even more honors were forth- when bonsai lovers visit their regions to Hawaii. coming for us on this visit as we were and contact them. Museum Calendar of Events • January–June 2003 January April 11 Workshop: Bonsai Wiring (Jack Sustic) 5Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) 18 Reopening of Bonsai & Penjing Museum National Bonsai and Penjing Museum Complex Display—Washington D.C.—Mall Continuing Exhibit—Mary E. Mrose 10 Dedication of Upper Courtyard International Pavilion: 11 National Bonsai Foundation Board Meeting “Bonsai: Test Your Knowledge” (Yoshimura Center) 18–26Bonsai Winter Silhouettes Show 12 Bonsai Demonstration (Special Exhibits Wing) 13 Workshop: Bonsai Repotting (Jim Hughes) February 18–24Ikebana Show (Special Exhibits Wing) 15 Curator Jack Sustic—Bonsai Presentation— May Cheju-do Island, Korea 2–4 Potomac Bonsai Association Show March 2–11 Bonsai inSites Exhibit 8–16 Potomac Viewing Stone Group Show 17 & 18 Bonsai Demonstrations (Special Exhibits Wing) 24–1 June Satsuki Exhibit (Special Exhibits Wing) 16 Lecture by John Carlson: June “Suiseki: The Art of the Viewing Stone” 14–22Visiting Club Exhibit (Special Exhibits Wing) 22 Bonsai Styling Workshop For more information on Museum programs, please contact Jennifer Lebling—Program Coordinator at [email protected] 7 Construction Concluded in Upper Courtyard After a year of work, construction has planted in honor of long time Arbore- been completed on the Maria Vansant tum staff member, Louis Williams who Upper Courtyard of the National Bon- retired at the end of November. In addi- sai & Penjing Museum. The process has tion, there are now more places for been arduous but the end result is not guests to pause, rest and reflect. When only handsome but very enticing. A leaving the upper level a gracious stair- new stone path guides visitors through way leads one to the lower courtyard. the Cryptomeria Walk to new gateway Finally the Museum now has a large and out into the courtyard area. Here growout area adjacent to the complex where from the collection can be one is greeted by a bubbling pool and Photo: Tanner Jackson a large stone marker etched with the cared for when they are not on display. Tree Planting in honor of Louis Williams. Left museum name and logo. Four plinths Because construction took longer to right, Louis and his wife Betty, Arboretum will allow for the display of large bonsai than anticipated, the heralded Bonsai Director Thomas S. Elias and Education and on either side of the marker. inSites exhibit will now open on May Visitor Services Unit Leader Nancy Luria The Kato Stroll Garden (leading into 2, 2003 during the annual Potomac the Japanese Pavilion) and the Mary E. Bonsai Association Show and con- bonsai enthusiasts learn more about Morse International Pavilion have clude on May 11th. the art form. beautifully designed new entrances. The The interior of the International While the upper courtyard area will Japanese entrance, named in memory of Pavilion has been repainted and the reopen to visitors on January 18, 2003 H. William Merritt, has a large pagoda Tokonoma enlarged. A new orientation it will not be formally dedicated and gate topped by lovely blue tiles, while the map of the Museum complex will be the donors honored until April. Refur- International Pavilion is graced by a long mounted so that visitors can clearly bishment of the lower courtyard, front arbor to shade visitors. New plants identify destination points in the including the construction of the have been installed including a Japanese Museum, and an exhibit—Bonsai: Test Melba Tucker Arbor, will begin when umbrella pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) Your Knowledge—will help neophyte funding is raised for this effort. Museum Notes Hirosumi Ichihara, Chairman of the estimate on the size of the allotted Would you like to share your Japan Satsuki Association, died space (small) I pondered on what to knowledge of bonsai and the Asian November 17, 2002, in a car accident. bring. Interest in viewing stones has arts with visitors to the National Mr. Ichihara, a prominent Tokyo busi- greatly expanded in recent years; Bonsai & Penjing Museum? If so ness man, was the bonsai leader who hence, I decided I would like to incor- the Museum is now recruiting organized the gift of the seven out- porate a stone in my display. I was able volunteer docents. Candidates standing satsuki azaleas to the National to borrow a beautiful two-tiered stand must have demonstrated experi- Bonsai & Penjing Museum in March from the National Bonsai & Penjing ence in bonsai and an interest in 2000. Last year during the 25th Museum and after much shuffling I the Asian arts. Volunteers should anniversary celebration of the Muse- used a natal plum cascade from my have excellent communication um, he and the other donors were own collection and an Eel River stone skills, enjoy interacting with people honored for this extraordinary gift. that had been given to me by Harry and be willing to volunteer a mini- Hirao many years ago. Among the mum of 6 hours one weekend day In early November, Japanese Ambas- other exhibits was an Ikebana arrange- each month. Training will be con- sador Ryozo Kato hosted Japanese ment done by Sachiko Furlan (she ducted by the Museum staff. For Culture Day at his beautiful resi- often does arrangements at the Muse- additional information or to dence on Nebraska Avenue in D.C. um) and an interesting collection of receive an application, please con- Janet Lanman represented the origami which were displayed on a tact: Mary Ann Jarvis, Volunteer National Bonsai Foundation at the long table backed by elegant gold Coordinator, at 202-245-4565 or event. Here is her report: screens. The Ambassador was gra- [email protected]. You may “When Felix Laughlin invited me to cious, the several hundred guests were also send your resume with a cover represent the National Bonsai Founda- interesting, the food was superb and letter to Mrs. Jarvis c/o of the U. S. tion I of course said YES. And then the the residence, complete with tea house National Arboretum, 3501 New cultural attache called and asked me to overlooking the pond garden, is beau- York Ave., N. E., Washington, D.C. bring a bonsai. Panic! After getting an tiful. It was a privilege to be there.” 20002. 8

New Memorial Funds To support NBF, please mail your contribution with your Memorial funds recently have been established to honor the memo- name and address to: ries of two California supporters of the Museum: Alyce Hirao and Sherwin Mitchell. Alyce and Harry Hirao, a leader in suiseki and in Cesar Portocarrero collecting and training California juniper in whose honor the Harry NBF Treasurer Hirao Reception Area at the Museum is named, were married for 62 3501 New York Ave., N.E. years. Sherwin organized and greatly contributed to the fundraising drives to build the Yamaguchi Garden and the library at the Museum. Washington, D.C. 20002 Donations to these funds, with checks made out to the National Bon- sai Foundation and designated to either the Alyce Hirao Memorial An envelope is enclosed for Fund or the Sherwin Mitchell Memorial Fund, can be sent to either of your convenience. the following persons: Categories of Support Felix Laughlin Cesar Portocarrero NBF President NBF Treasurer or 1775 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. 3501 New York Ave., N.E. Contributor $50 to $99 Washington, D.C. 20006 Washington, D.C. 20002 Sponsor $100 to $249

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