O ur August meeting will feature a

free open workshop for all

members. During this workshop,

experienced members will be on

hand to help you with whatever questions, problems you might have. Now is a

good time for wiring your trees, but if you wired your maples or elms in the

spring, it might also be time to remove wire.

Bring trees, tools, wire, and a shallow box to work in with you. You will not be

able to pot or transplant your trees during this workshop, sorry. Come prepared to

work on your trees, share some stories and enjoy the fellowship of other

members interested in bonsai.

You also might have some rough material that you don’t know what to do with

and want to start designing your new bonsai. This workshop will be a good

place to get the help and advice you need, especially for those members new to

bonsai. Come and learn and enjoy your bonsai.

Hope to see you there!

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Newsletter of The Bonsai Society of Upstate New York

August 2014 Volume 43 Number 8

B illboard Next Meeting:

Tuesday, August 26, 7:00 pm

Summer Workshop

Brighton Town Lodge at Buckland Park 1341 Westfall Road, Rochester, New York

near corner of Westfall and Clinton

Billboard is brought to you by:

PRESIDENT: Harvey Carapella President@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

CO-EDITORS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Tom Friday & Irma Abu-Jumah Billboard@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

CONTRIBUTORS: Mark Arpag and William N. Valavanis

2014 PROGRAMS Sept 15: Hiroyoshi Yamaji

(Japan). (Note Date Change)

Oct. 21: Jack Wikle, Indoor Shohin Bonsai

Nov. 25: Bonsai Critique with Jim, Mark, and Harvey

Dec. 16: Holiday Meeting & Auction with treats & Bill V. Japan Trip Presentation

Jan. 27: Ryan Bell, Japanese Bonsai Pottery

Feb. 24: Harvey Carapella, Literati Style Bonsai

Mar. 24: Bill Valavanis, Demo & Workshop at meeting

Apr. 28: Kathy Shaner (Calif.), Azalea Bonsai

May 15-16: BSUNY Spring Show/Demos

June 23: BSUNY Picnic/Auction/Sale

July 25 & 26: Field trip to Montreal, Canada

Aug. 25: Open Bonsai Workshop

Sept. 22: TBD

Summer Workshop: Bring Your Own Tree

Dues Are Due! See page 3 for details on how to renew your Bonsai Society membership.

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1. The tour started with Al Pfeiffer explaining what is available to see.

2. Members search through the very large number of trees for sale.

3. Al Pfeiffer talking with Elmer, Joe, and Bob.

4. Steve Kozlowski & Bill Harvey look at conifers.

5 & 6 Bill V. found a Contorted Jack Pine ’Uncle Fogy’ to create a large cascade bonsai. Before and after refinement (6). Looks great!

Highlights of July Garden Tour at Oriental Garden Supply

O ver 30 members, and guests attended the July Garden Tour

at Oriental Garden Supply in Pittsford. It was hot and

humid that evening as proprietor Al Pfeiffer gave us a

personalized description of his expanded facility featuring over

500 different cultivars of Japanese maples, and over 1200

conifers. Many were in small sizes suitable for bonsai training,

and available for purchase. All superior grade garden materials.

He answered questions and pointed out specific plants that

would make ideal bonsai. There were a large selection of dwarf

conifers, including many dwarf and rare varieties of Japanese

black and Nishiki black pines. Also lots of hemlock, dwarf

spruce, and many other select species. Members were able to

wander and explore the vast area, and select and purchase the

items they found. Hope we see them as bonsai at a future

meeting.

The society would like to thank Al and his staff

for a very enjoyable, and educational field trip.

Everyone had a good time!

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We hope you have enjoyed your membership in the BONSAI

SOCIETY OF UPSTATE NEW YORK and that you have

found it helpful with your bonsai. With your continued

support we can provide world-class educational programs

at each meeting and workshop.

Membership dues for the 2014-2015 season are now

due. Please send your check today so we can include your

name in the new membership list, now being prepared.

Renew now to avoid missing any bonsai billboard issues

and society news.

Most of our members are now receiving the BSUNY

Billboard by e-mail. This is the best way to communicate

with you. Receiving the Bonsai Billboard by e-mail

saves the society money, you get to see great color photos

of bonsai and we can quickly send you updates and

announcements. If you want a printed copy, you can

always print one from your computer.

Time to Renew Your Dues 2014—2015

Please check the box below if you would like to

receive your copy of the BSUNY Billboard by e-mail

or printed edition.

If you recently joined us during the BSUNY Bonsai

Exhibition held in May, or during the summer, your

dues for the coming year have already been paid. Thank

you for joining us. Perhaps you might like to give a gift

membership to a friend who has admired your bonsai.

Sincerely Yours,

Treasurer

Treasurer@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

There will be a $5 fee for members and $10 for non members at our special meetings to help offset

the higher travel costs for special speakers.

Mail To & Make Checks Payable To:

Bonsai Society of Upstate New York P.O. Box 92215 Rochester, New York 14692

Name (please print neatly):

Address:

City State Zip

E-mail Phone

Membership fee includes our monthly digital Newsletter: The BILLBOARD. Printed Billboard editions available at EXTRA $5 ANNUAL FEE. Check box if you are requesting a printed copy

Membership Rates

$30 Individual $35 Joint (One Household)

Membership Renewal Form

Dues Are Due!

P lease use the registration form

that came with the Billboard to

pay your dues as soon as possible. If

you joined us at or after the spring

show, your are already paid through

August 2015. Otherwise, fill out the

form and either send it or hand it and your dues to

our treasurer, Ron Maggio. If dues are not

received by or at the September meeting, this

will be the last Billboard you receive. So, if you

start missing the Billboard, you will know it

slipped your mind.

Please note: Most of our members are now

receiving the BSUNY Billboard by e-mail. This is

the best way to communicate with you. Receiving

the BSUNY Billboard by e-mail saves the society

money, you get to see great color photos of

bonsai and we can quickly send you updates and

announcements. If you want a printed copy, you

can always print it from your computer. Consider

this when you renew your membership.

Society Leadership President Harvey Carapella

Vice President William Valavanis

Secretary Mark Arpag

Treasurer Ron Maggio

Ways & Means Bob Pfromm, Alan Adair

Development Joe Lentner, Karen Proctor

Web Master Irma Abu-Jumah

Refreshments Rick Marriott

Library Nick Montanaro, Joe Lentner

Public Relations Irma Abu-Jumah

Membership Table Elmer Dustman

Photographers Joe Noga, Tom Friday,

Irma Abu-Jumah

Billboard Tom Friday & Irma Abu-Jumah

By-Laws Joe Galley

Exhibits Bill Valavanis

Past President Jim Dolce

Society Consultants Doug McDade, Will Hebert

Special thanks goes to our officers who have served

in these positions previously and continue to provide

guidance to the society.

It’s That Time Of Year Again...

W atering is the single most important element in growing bonsai,

even more important than fertilizing. Water until the excess water

drains through the drainage holes. How often you water depends on many

factors, including: sunlight, wind, temperature, species, container size,

and depth, condition of plant material and your objectives. Generally,

water at least once a day in summer, and twice on particularly hot, dry

days. Try to be consistent in the time of day your water. Late afternoon is

good. Fertilizer schedules should have begun by now and should be

maintained until October or early November. I’ll give you my fertilizer

cake recipe if you ask me for it.

Keep up your spray program for pests, don’t let them eat your precious

bonsai! Malathion and Isotox are excellent pesticides for most species

trained for bonsai, but read the labels, some plants don’t tolerate all

pesticides. A new product on the market is less noxious but works well, a

refined oil that smothers the insects instead of poisoning them. The new

oils can be used on plants fully leafed out. There are several brands

available at nurseries in this area.

Don’t forget to keep up with trimming deciduous species and pinching

conifers. Remember that undeveloped bonsai should not be trimmed or

pinched as often as developed specimens. Now is a good time to wire

deciduous species because the twigs are flexible.

Have a good summer and remember to feed and check for pests. Don’t

forget to make provisions for your bonsai when your go away for

vacation, because it’s that time of the year... W.N.V.

Above photos by Joe Noga from 2014 BSUNY Exhibition

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In previous Billboards, we announced the availability of CDs with 50–80 professional images each of the best of the trees in the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and now the 2014 BSUNY Bonsai Exhibitions. The photos were taken and edited by Joe Noga and donated to the Society for use as a fundraiser.

For only $10 each, you can purchase a CD with these professional images in the most common, standard format, JPEG. They will be available at the September meeting, just see Alan Adair for your copy. All proceeds go to the Society!

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September 13-14, 4th US National Bonsai Exhibition

The 4th US National Bonsai Exhibition will be held on September 13-

14th at TSE- Total Sports Experience in East Rochester, NY from 9 am

to 5 pm. Over 200 fine-quality bonsai from across the country will be on

formal display, and over 40 vendors from all over will have items for sale.

Hiroyoshi Yamaji from Japan, Peter Warren from England, Sean Smith

from USA, and our own Dr. Alice Chen, and Jerome Cushman will be

demonstrating. Exhibition admission is $15 daily or $20 for a weekend

pass before September 1st. Admission includes the National Bonsai

Exhibition, demonstrations, and sales area. This is your opportunity to visit

the finest bonsai exhibition in the USA, right in your own home town.

Volunteers are welcome and needed, contact Bill Valavanis. For more

information visit: http://www.internationalbonsai.com/

September 15, Hiroyoshi Yamaji (Japan) Demo at BSUNY

Mr. Yamaji, a pine bonsai specialist, is an

award winning and leading bonsai artist in

Japan. He has many years experience

regarding pruning, pinching new growth,

and wiring as well as with a wide variety

of species. Hiro has traveled to many parts

of the world for bonsai demonstrations,

seminars, and workshops. He is fluent in

English.

We are lucky to have him as our guest artist at this BSUNY meeting!

September Bonsai Events In Rochester!

San Jose Juniper, Evergreen Bonsai Award, Finest Evergreen Bonsai at the 3rd US National Bonsai Exhibition -2012

In Memoriam Dorie Froning

Doris Froning passed

away August 4, 2014, at

age 93 in Kennett Square,

PA. Her passion was the

art of bonsai. She became

a master, co-founding the

Brandywine Bonsai

Society and becoming

President of the American Bonsai Society. Dorie was

a exceptional expert in Shohin (mame) bonsai, with

trees from her collection currently displayed at the

National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. and at

Longwood Gardens. She has presented programs

and workshops for our club, and was a contributor

to International Bonsai Magazine & Symposiums.

Our sympathy is extended to her family.

A Great Opportunity! (going, going, almost gone)

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Save the Date!

Join us

Rochester Chapter 53 Ikebana International

Ikebana @ First Friday Citywide Gallery Night

Kuma Gama Clay Studio

Hungerford Building Suite 228 1115 East Main Street

Rochester, NY 6-9 pm

Please join Rochester Chapter 53 of Ikebana International @ First Friday on September 5. We have students and teachers in the Hijiri Ikenobo, Ichiyo, Ohara, Sogetsu and Chiko schools of Ikebana. Ikebana International is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. There are over 100 chapters in 60 countries worldwide. Our Rochester chapter recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Ikebana…the Japanese art of flower arranging

Ikebana is a sculptural art form using flowers, branches, leaves, grasses, fruits and blossoms in creative expression within certain rules of construction. What distinguishes Ikebana from other approaches to flower arranging is its use of asymmetry and “empty” space. At this exhibition, you will see students’ and teachers’ arrangements ranging from traditional forms to creative expressions of modern Ikebana.

When September 5, 2014

6 pm – 9 pm

Where Kuma Gama Clay Studio Hungerford Bldg Suite 228 1115 E. Main St. Rochester, NY

What Ikebana Exhibit

Rochester Chapter 53 Ikebana International

rochester@ikebanahq.org

Ikebana @ First Friday

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Ikebana @ F

ebana…the Japanese art of