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began to fall into place. In order to make it a com-
plete learning experience, other professionals agreed
to conduct lectures; Botanist, Mr. Rudy O’reilly, Dis-
trict Conservationist for USDA, St. Croix, conducted
a lecture on native Caribbean species suitable for
bonsai; Mr. Joe Colon, on professional photography;
Mr. Omar Rojas on Suiseki and Suiseki display; and
bonsai specialist Mr. José Luis Rodriguez Macias, esq.,
on Malpighia species as bonsai.
Bonsai Journey, Mr. Min Hsuan Lo’s publication, is
one of the best books on bonsai, including specialized
techniques on tropical and temperate trees. Although
Mr. Lo is widely recognized for his knowledge in ficus
bonsai, we decided that it was time for people to know
and learn from his mastery and work in other species.
On Saturday October 3, 2015, on his first master class,
“From cuttings to the mountain” participants were
treated to general cultivation techniques on creating
yamadori-like junipers from cuttings/nursery-grown
material. The following day, during the second master

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