I just found the ad in Bonsai Today 19, which was the first one I grabbed. I think it was published regularly though. The name was actually "Mar
rs Tree Farm"
Marrs Tree Farm
Uncommon trees- try some of the tree species you've seen used by the masters
*We specialize in starter trees (3 to 7 year old seedlings) of uncommon species
*Ginkgo, larch, baldcypress, pines, spruces, maples, hornbeams, elms, beech and more!
*Send one dollar (refundable with order) for mail-order catalog
*Strictly Mail Order
Dept. BT**
9802 62 Ave Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98373
Uncommon trees on Earth come from Marrs!
Regards,
Matt
**Looks like
Marrs Tree Farm is still in business. I didn't check to see if that address from the old ad is still correct, though so don't go mailing off for catalogs without checking up.
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Originally Posted by TreeBay
As unlikely as it might seem, I think there is, or was, a MARS BONSAI NURSERY, or something very similar, some years ago. I remember the ads in the back of Bonsai Today. Their slogan was "The Best Bonsai are from Mars!" This was at least ten years ago and I can't find anything on Google for it.
Anyone else remember MARS??
Regards,
Matt
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