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Old 25-Mar-2008   #21
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G, day Vance.

Bonsai its Art, Science, History and Philosophy.

Page 9 (nine ) second and third paragraphs ( Quote )
Early reference to " Bonsai" is found in the " Seiwanmoen-Zushi ",published in Osaka in 1875. A special effort was made in this publication to call the hobby
" Bonsai " and this shows a change in attitude toward the art of growing miniature trees.

The Meiji Era ( 1868-1912 ) marks the beginning of modern Bonsai.
The Emperor Meiji, who himself was a gifted poet, encouraged Bonsai as a national art and the name " Bonsai " was made official in this era. The literati group was the main influence in the adoption of the term " Bonsai " at this time.

I hope that I have not broken any rules by this quote.
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