Bonsai are beautiful and graceful plants that reflect the patience and care of their owners. Many good books have been written on the care and culture of bonsai and most are available at your local library free of charge.
盆栽は、育てる人の根気と心配りがよく分かる、美しく優美な植物です。
あなたの町の図書館にも、盆栽の世話や栽培方法について詳しい本が、多数あると思いますのでそれらを参考にすると良いでしょう。
B1702 SACRED JAPANESE CEDAR（杉）. CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA.
A very popular bonsai plant with pyramidal form. Outside, it is an elegant evergreen tree growing to 150'. The bark is reddish-brown and peels in strips.
ピラッミッド型をした大変人気のある盆栽です。屋外では４５ｍ位まで育つ優雅な常緑樹です。樹皮は赤褐色で皮が剥けます。
5 seeds $2.00
B1705 PYRAMID CHINESE JUNIPER（杜松）. JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS.
A graceful garden tree also known as Pyramid Cedar, this specimen is fast becoming an accepted specimen of Bonsai culture. Has needle like leaves and twisted trunk with slightly scaly bark.
ピラミッド型の杉としても知られた優美な庭園の木で、早くから盆栽栽培の見本になっています。針葉をもち、幹はねじれており、その樹皮は少しうろこがかっています。
10 seeds $1.95
B1706 MONKEY POD RAIN TREE. SAMANEA SAMAN
Few people realize that this magnificent Rain Forest tree can be raised inside in containers. Its name comes from the fact that when it rains, the fern like foliage closes up to let the rain pass through. Bears beautiful glowing pink flowers followed by attractive green and black pods that contain a sweet pulp that is eaten by monkeys in its jungle habitat. Very easy to raise from seeds. Amazingly, this also makes a wonderful Bonsai plant
このすばらしい雨林樹が、室内コンテナで栽培できることを知っている人は多くいません。その名の由来は、雨が降ると、しだのような葉を雨をやり過ごすために閉じるところからきています。美しくあざやかなピンクの花後には、甘い実の緑と黒のさやができ、それをジャングルの猿たちは食べます。種からの栽培は簡単です。盆栽としても見事です。
5 seeds $3.00
B1708 INCENSE CEDAR（杉）. CALOCEDRUS.
A small pyramidal shaped cedar that is prized for its very fragrant leaves and wood. Easy to start from seeds. A very beautiful bonsai specimen.
強い芳香のする葉と木がすばらしい、ピラミッドの形をした小型の杉です。種からの栽培は簡単です。たいへん美しい盆栽です。
5 seeds $1.95
B1711 TREE OF HEAVEN. AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA.
Grown in Europe as a street tree, this specimen also makes a good bonsai. Has pinnate leaves and small panicles of tiny greenish flowers. Very elegant.
ヨーロッパでは街路樹として育成されていますが、盆栽としても良い木です。羽状の葉で、小さな緑がかった円錐状の花ならびをしています。たいへん上品です。
20 seeds $1.75
B1714 BAOBAB; LEMONADE; MONKEYBREAD TREE. ADONIS DIGITATA.
Only the most serious of tree collectors have these unusual trees. The huge trunk of this tree can reach 30' in diameter. Has large 6" hibiscus like flowers and foot long fruits filled with refreshing lemon flavored pulp. The leaves can be eaten like spinach. The trunks store considerable water, as much as 1,000 gallons have been tapped from one. However, if you do not have a half acre to plant one on, they make great bonsai.
本当に熱心な木のコレクターだけがこの珍しい木を持っています。幹の直径は４．５ｍにもなります。ハイビスカスに似た１５ｃｍくらいの花で、さわやかなレモンの香りがする果実ができます。葉はほうれん草みたいに食べられます。幹はかなりの水を貯えており、1本の幹におよそ３．７トン含んでいます。もし２、０００平方メートルの土地を持っていないのであれば、盆栽として最適です。
2 seeds $3.50
B1717 AMUR MAPLE（カエデ）. ACER GINNALA. NE Asia.
A fast growing small and dainty gray-barked tree with white flowers and brilliant fall colors. When grown as a bonsai, its trunk can contorted into many different forms.
成長が早く、優美なグレーの樹皮で、花は白く、秋に美しく紅葉します。盆栽にすると、幹をいろいろな形に仕上げることができます
20 seeds $1.95
B1719 EUROPEAN HORNBEAM. CARPINUS BETULUS.
A hardy tree resembling a beech that is prized for its very tough nature. It is not commonly used as bonsai, but we believe it will soon become a staple in this field. A very handsome tree.
寒さに強く、ブナに似た、たいへん丈夫な木です。あまり盆栽にはしませんが、これからきっと、はやると思います。たいへん立派な木です。
20 seeds $1.95
B1724 WEEPING FICUS. FICUS BENJAMINA.
One of the most recognizable house plants grown today. Very economical and easy to grow from seed and easy to care for. A fast growing plant that quickly makes a bonsai centerpiece
室内用植物としてよく知られています。たいへん経済的で、種から育てるのも易しく、手間もかかりません。発育が速くすぐに盆栽ができます。
12 seeds $1.95
B1727 BLACK HILLS SPRUCE. PICEA GLAUCA.
This exquisite spruce is raised primarily as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, however in should be in every lawn as well. There is probably not a more beautiful tree to be found. It is raised for Christmas trees and probably makes the best ones. It is now becoming the choice of bonsai growers as well.
このすばらしいモミは、はじめは公園や庭の飾りでしたが、色々なところに植えられるようになりました。この木の美しさに優る木は他に無いようです。クリスマスツリーとして最適です。盆栽にも向いています。
20 seeds $1.95
B1728 RUSSIAN OLIVE. ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA.
Although its fruits are used in drinks and to make preserves, it is more sought after for its white shoots and silver undersides of leaves. Trains well.
実は飲料やジャムに使われます。白い若枝や銀色の葉裏も魅力です。上手に整枝してください。
5 seeds $1.95
B1735 SIBERIAN CRABAPPLE. MALUS BACCATA.
This tree is grown for both its fruit and its ornamental value. One of the few fruit varieties adapted for bonsai use. Fruits are red or yellow and about 1 cm in size. Also called Flowering Crabapple. Very hardy and easy to grow.
この木は果実とその美しさで知られています。盆栽に向いた、まれな果樹です。実は赤や黄色で、大きさは1cmぐらいです。Flowering Crabapple（野生りんご）とも呼ばれます。寒さに強く,栽培も簡単です。
20 seeds $1.95
B1738 CHOKE BERRY. PRUNUS MELANOCARPA
A very nice little bush that gives off oads of fruit and is easy to raise. Not much used for bonsai, but it shows a lot of promise.
しゃれた低木でたくさんの実が成り、簡単に育てられます。あまり盆栽にはしませんが、魅力的ところがたくさんあります。
5 seeds $1.95
B1741 ENGLEMAN SPRUCE. PICEA ENGLEMANNII.
Although it is rare in cultivation, it is a very nice bonsai tree. Leaves give off strong smell when bruised. This tree makes an excellent lawn tree or natural Christmas tree when raised outside.
めったに栽培されない、すばらしい盆栽です。葉を傷つけると強い芳香を出します。草地によく映え、外で育てると自然のクリスマスツリーになります。
20 seeds $1.95
B1747 RIVER BIRCH. BETULA NIGRA.
A graceful pyramidal tree with striking blackish curling bark. Its twisting shape lends well to bonsai.
美しいピラミッド型の木で黒い樹皮はちぢれが目立ちます。よじれた格好が盆栽を立派にします。
25 seeds $1.95
B1749 MONTEREY CYPRESS. CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA.
Bruised foliage has citronella-like smell. The conifer shape and small needle like leaves make this a natural bonsai choice.
葉を傷つけるとシトロネラ油〈香料・虫よけ用）に似たにおいがします。針葉樹の形と針のような葉が自然な盆栽として選ばれています。
15 seeds $1.95
B1755 EUROPEAN HACKBERRY. CELTIS AUSTRALIS/LAEVIGATA.
From S Europe. Grows easily from seeds and has gray bark, light green serregated leaves and is grown for its umbrella type crown.
南ヨーロッパ産です。種から栽培するのは簡単です。灰色の樹皮で、薄緑の葉は密集しており、木の先端は傘状に育ちます。
5 seeds $1.95
B1759 CAROB TREE. CERATONIA.
A beautiful small tree from the Mediterranean coasts. Has heavy, dark pinnate leaves and small red fruits. A very sturdy evergreen that is easily grown from seeds.
地中海産のきれいな小木です。浅黒い羽状の葉がたくさんあり、赤い実が成ります。種から育てるのが簡単な、たくましい常緑樹です。
5 seeds $1.95
B1765 CREOSOTE BUSH. LARREA TRIDENTATA.
A deep green resinous shrub that is aromatic. The buds of the plant can be pickled like capers and a valuable medicinal tea is made from the leaves. Its desert tolerance and appearance make it a good bonsai candidate.
深緑で、やにが多く、芳香のある低木です。つぼみは漬物にでき、葉から薬効のあるお茶ができます。その丈夫さと外観は盆栽に向いています。
10 seeds $1.95
B1774 INDIAN ARROWROOT. EUONYMUS.
A small slow growing tree with smooth bark and purple tinged leaves and purple flowers. Very attractive.
なめらかな樹皮で発育は遅い小木です。薄紫の葉と紫の花で、たいへん美しいです。
15 seeds $1.95
B1780 TEXAS EBONY TREE ( PITHECELLOBIUM )
A very popular ornamental bonsai plant with small spines and dense yellow, fragrant flowers when in bloom .
5 seeds $2.50