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Table of Contents

Willow Leaf Fig Important New Developments

Tom Kehoe page 6

Bonsai in America or American Bonsai?

Saimir Ogranaja page 9

BSF Interviews Robert Pinder, Dragon Tree Bonsai page 20
Early Days of BSF at EPCOT

Ed Trout page 23
Collecting Bald Cypress

Rob Kempinski page25

Florida Bonsai Gallery page 27
A Jewel in Fort Pierce - James J Smith Bonsai Collection

Dr Reggie Perdue page 31
Winter Shaping
Rob Kempinski page 35

Rose Marie Voelker’s Photographs page 37

BSF Statement of Purpose

The Bonsai Societies of Florida (BSF) is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt educational organization providing supportive services and
activities to encourage and promote the traditional art of bonsai throughout the state, as well as neighboring states in the
Southeastern section of the United States

BSF conducts an annual CONVENTION full of interesting events for Florida bonsai growers. We sponsor a VISITING
SPEAKERS PROGRAM to bring Bonsai artists from around the country, as well as other parts of the world, to Florida to visit
clubs and put on workshops and demonstrations. We sponsor SCHOLARSHIPS awarded each year the at the ‘Club Night’
competition to worthy artists to encourage the continuation of their education in the art of bonsai, and impart that
information back to their clubs and the umbrella organization. We have EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS to develop programs
focusing on the needs of various groups of individuals throughout the state, such as encouraging the interests of youth
and people having disabilities, in the art of bonsai. BSF supports PERMANENT BONSAI COLLECTIONS in Florida, and is
currently creating a donation program to make such collections available throughout the state. We have statewide
REPRESENTATION: A trustee, chosen from local clubs, represents each of the eight BSF districts. These trustees are
available to attend club meetings, aid requested by local clubs, and act as a ‘grass roots’ liaison with BSF. The trustees, and
your elected officers, serve as an open line of communication between the clubs and BSF. Call upon them for assistance!
Share your concerns with them, as well as any problems you may face. The trustees and officers are all listed in the BSF
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directory online. We PUBLISH Florida Bonsai is published four times each year by BSF. It features current bonsai articles, as
well as sources of bonsai-related materials available for sale.
BSF also has a WEBSITE (www.bonsai-bsf.com) providing new, exciting and educational opportunities and
information on BSF happenings.