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Bonsai Master, in my mind
Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Back Home in Northern California
Country: USA
Posts: 1,795
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Thank you Brian, for your response
"...you are in the distinct minority...".
DISTINCT MINORITY I think is a gross overstatement...US vs WORLD may be as you stated, but not when you scope the comparison down to membership. And, remember, I didn't suggest changing from metric, but rather to use both.
"...am utilizing and quoting Mr Harrington's work...".
Maybe Mr. Harrington's work isn't the right one to use. Why? Fully one third of my trees are not addressed...and that doesn't include the Rocky Mountain Juniper, the Bristlecone Pine, the California Juniper, the California Redwoods (both). And the previous adds up to only 13 American natives. There are many more.
Then there's the metric system...
One further question...how will we accomodate those species that are not in Harry's Species Guide?
Pat
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BONSAI isn't about surviving in a storm, rather, how to dance in the rain.
THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life.
Pat Patterson...Bonsai in the Greater Bay Area, Northern California
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