Bonsai Penjing: Collection du / of the Jardin botanique de Montréal Botanical Garden (1985)
Donovan, Lord, and Easterbrook
Bonsai Penjing: Collection du / of the Jardin botanique de Montréal Botanical Garden (1985) by Dorothy-Ann Donovan, Marc Lord, and David Easterbrook is a beautifully presented bilingual (French/English) catalog showcasing the early bonsai and penjing holdings of the Montréal Botanical Garden. With striking photography and descriptive text, this hardcover volume highlights a range of miniature trees and landscapes cultivated or exhibited by one of North America’s pioneering public collections. Blending aesthetic appreciation with botanical insight, the book serves both as a visual celebration of the art of bonsai and penjing and as a historical snapshot of the Garden’s remarkable collection in the mid-1980s. Its thoughtful presentation makes it a treasured resource for collectors, gardeners, and lovers of horticultural arts alike.