The Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees of Washington, D. C.
The Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees of Washington, D. C.

Author: Roland M. Jefferson

Publisher:

Published: 1998-11

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 9780788173608

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Provides a historical narrative documenting in detail the origin & history of the Japanese flowering cherry trees in Washington, D.C., discussing in particular their introduction & planting along the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. Of historical as well as scientific interest, this multifaceted story is accompanied by vintage photographs, biographical profiles of the major participants in the introduction of the trees, transcripts of correspondence regarding the original shipment of trees from Japan, a glossary of terms, a descriptive list of the tree shipments, & notes & selected references.

Eliza's Cherry Trees
Eliza's Cherry Trees

Author: Andrea Zimmerman

Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2011-03-03

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781589809543

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Presents the story of Eliza Scidmore, a world traveler, writer, photographer, and peace advocate who, after years of persistence, planted cherry trees all across Washington, D.C.

The Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees of Washington, D. C
The Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees of Washington, D. C

Author: Roland M. Jefferson

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-09-11

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9781390401073

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Excerpt from The Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees of Washington, D. C: A Living Symbol of Friendship Frontispiece. Cherry trees lining waterway in Japan in 1902. Photograph shown to Mrs. Taft by Spencer Cosby. Figure 1. - Potomac Park in the middle and late 19th century. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Cherry Blossom Friends
Cherry Blossom Friends

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780980174625

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The animals that live in Washington, D.C. describe the history of the cherry blossom trees that grow there, given to the United States from Japan as a sign of friendship in 1912.

Japanese Flowering Cherries
Japanese Flowering Cherries

Author: Wybe Kuitert

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13:

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Wybe Kuitert has written an account of Japanese cherries that spans disciplines as far ranging as history, geography, botany, and, of course, horticulture. Confusion and misunderstandings, particularly regarding the names of the plants, have hampered their appreciation in the West. Fluent in Japanese and a professor of landscape architecture at the Kyoto University of Art and Design, Wybe Kuitert consulted many sources and references never before translated into English, some of them ancient. This book will become an indispensable resource for sorting out incorrect and improper plant names that have stymied nurseries, collectors, and amateur gardeners. Full and complete information is also provided for the cultivation and propagation of cherries. A complete botanical key to the classification of Japanese cherries has been contributed by Dutch plant breeder Aric Peterse.

Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms

Author: James T. Ulak

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2015-03-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0847845222

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A jewel-like collection of the most exquisite cherry blossoms in Japanese art celebrates the enduring power of spring. Drawn from the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the Smithsonian's museums of Asian art, these rare reproductions of gilded screens, woodblock prints, and ink on silk works offer sublimely rendered buds and blooms for all who cherish them. Since the eighteenth century, parties in Japan, from royal maidens to farmers, have gathered to view cherry trees, an essential symbol of the cycle of life. The flowers feature prominently in Japanese art; magnificent renderings by masters—including Hiroshige and Hokusai—show serene blossoms among tall evergreens, at the epicenter of national celebrations, or as surreal showers of petals. In 1912, Japan gifted more than 3,000 of these trees to Washington, D.C., as a symbol of friendship between nations. Today, we celebrate cherry blossom festivals across the United States and the world and see our cities framed by blossoming branches that herald spring. Text by the Freer|Sackler’s senior curator of Japanese art James T. Ulak explores this flowering tree’s timeless appeal and deep-rooted symbolism. In association with the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

The Cherry Blossom Festival
The Cherry Blossom Festival

Author: Ann McClellan

Publisher: Bunker Hill Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781593730406

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The most significant of the more than 175 varieties of Japanese ornamental trees featured, along with a discussion of Japanese garden design, and cultivation tips for home gardeners.