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Ms. Vic, I'm certainly not an authority, but it's my understanding that satsuki are displayed as John described. I believe they have been for centuries. They are exhibited solely for the floral display, and the shows are exclusively satsuki. The exhibitors do not consider this bonsai, but something wholly separate and distinct. I can't really elaborate on the history, but I assume that it has only been more recently that the similarities have caused many folks to include this all under the artform of bonsai. The only place I could find Kennedy's book for sale was at http://www.bunabayashi.com/books.htm. It's no longer in print, and apparently it's getting harder to find. It's well worth having.
Take care,
zube

26-Jan-2008	#25
zube bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Jun-2005 Location: NW Oregon Country: U.S. USDA Zone: zone 8 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 792	Ms. Vic, I'm certainly not an authority, but it's my understanding that satsuki are displayed as John described. I believe they have been for centuries. They are exhibited solely for the floral display, and the shows are exclusively satsuki. The exhibitors do not consider this bonsai, but something wholly separate and distinct. I can't really elaborate on the history, but I assume that it has only been more recently that the similarities have caused many folks to include this all under the artform of bonsai. The only place I could find Kennedy's book for sale was at http://www.bunabayashi.com/books.htm. It's no longer in print, and apparently it's getting harder to find. It's well worth having. Take care, zube __________________ Sorry doesn't put thumbs back on the hand, Marge. H. Simpson