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Top left and right; William Valavanis Collection, Koko Hime and
Shishigashira Japanese Maples, Acer palmatum. These are
recent photos by WN Valavanis, submitted to the Artisans Cup
for the selection process.
Middle left; Eric Schikowski Collection, Mountain Hemlock,
Tsuga mertensiana, measuring 26” high and 47” wide, at the
widest point. It was collected from an already felled tree
stump, about 8 years ago, at around 4,000 feet elevation, from
the East slope of Mt. Hood.
Middle right; Jim Gremel Collection. Juniperus chinensis,
This kishu shimpaku was grafted on an unknown species
of juniper. Jim started the trunk from a cutting about 25 to
30 years ago. It was field grown for many years, then dug
and grafted approximately 10 to 15 years ago. Photo by Jim
Gremel.
Bottom; Melvyn Goldstein Collection, Chinese Elm, Ulmus
parvifolia. Here is a recent photo of the elm before it was
prepared for a big show. Melvyn imported this plant on his
return from Beijing in August 1997 as excess baggage. The pot
is by Sara Rayner. Photo by Melvyn Goldstein.
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