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Book Review from page 16 sturdy wall. It wasn’t until Yamaki’s grandsons visited the
National Arboretum in 2001 that the world learned what this
well over 6,000 years of age---three of the trees shown and bonsai had survived.
described in this book have remarkable survival stories of The Nagasaki Camphor. Three days after the Hiroshima
their own. bombing, on August 9, 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic
The Hiroshima Bonsai. “In 1975, as part of Japan’s gift bomb on the Japanese city of Nagasaki. No living organism
to the United States for (America’s) upcoming bicentennial, within 1,000 years of the blast’s epicenter was given any
the bonsai master Masaru Yamaki of Hiroshima presented a chance of survival. The two 500-year-old camphor trees
prized bonsai tree to the National Arboretum in Washington, standing at the entrance to the Sanno Shrine were not even
D.C. Bonsai, the Japanese art of cultivating trees in a very 900 yards away; they were scorched, their branches and
small container, dates back more than a thousand years... leaves blown away. Yet the trees gradually recovered, and The Burnside Sycamore. This American Sycamore tree is the
The white pine bonsai Yamaki bestowed had been in his their resilience in the aftermath of such destruction gave the last living witness to what was not only the bloodiest last day
family for many generations; it had been ‘in training’ since city’s inhabitants hope that life could endure. of the Civil War, but also the single bloodiest day in American
1625, making it one of the oldest bonsai in the world. But 9/11 Survivor Tree. “In 1950s America, the Callery military history: During the twelve-hour battle over Antietam
when Yamaki presented his gift, he did not reveal an essential pear tree, native to China and Vietnam, became the urban Creek in Sharpsburg, Maryland, on September 15th, 1862, the
chapter of the tree’s history. street tree of choice, planted in cities because it is disease- armies of the Union and Confederacy together suffered 23,000
“On the morning of August 6, 1945, the U.S. military resistant and able to grow in a range of climates and survive casualties. Photographs taken days before the battle show the
dropped an atomic bomb, called Little Boy, on Hiroshima, in many types of soils. One such tree graced Liberty Plaza in young tree standing next to the bridge. This is a current photo
killing eighty thousand people instantly and devastating the Lower Manhattan, but during the rescue and recovery effort of that same tree.
city.” Yamaki’s home was only two miles from the epicenter following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the
of the blast and was badly damaged, yet the bonsai nursery World Trade Center in New York City, this badly damaged remained of the tree was a burned trunk, with most of its
was miraculously untouched because it was protected by a tree was found beneath the rubble of the Twin Towers. What branches missing and a severely damaged root system. Yet,
despite being subjected to intense heat and burial beneath a
heavy load of debris, the tree retained a few green sprouts.”
Delray Design Center was replanted at the National September 11 Memorial in
After being nursed back to health, this Callery Pear
December 2010 near the South Pool, one of the memorial’s
two reflecting pools. “An early bloomer, it is the first tree at
design sales installation the memorial to bloom in spring and its leaves are the last
to change colors in autumn—a beloved symbol of renewal
and strength at the former World Trade Center site.”
*****
Custom Cabinetry “Wise Trees” is the work of Diane Cook and Len Jenshel,
two of America’s finest landscape photographers, who
for traveled to five continents to produce the magnificent tree
portraits in this book...and Verlyn Klinkenborg, an author and
Kitchens teacher at Yale University, who wrote the highly informative
and inspiring text that accompanies the photographs.
Bathrooms Together, they have created a volume deserving of their
subject...and that is high praise indeed.
Closets “On the last day of the world
I would want to plant a tree”
Entertainment --W.S. Merwin (From the poem, “Place”)
Poet’s Corner:
Centers

Ode to
Stone and Tile for Counters, Flooring and Wall Tile
Philip Karp
Porcelain, Marble, French Limestone, Granite, Quartz, Terrazzo.
Fabricated to size at our own Delray Manufacturing Facility.
By Jerry Yass, a Broken Sound
resident. The following was written
In-House Design by Mr. Yass on August 11th, 2019.
Service for Today is August 11th, 2019.
remodeling and Celebrating Philip’s birthday at
new construction Broken Sound is the place to be seen.
Paula’s invite said it was a surprise
for party.
Complete Everyone invited knew it was going to be most hearty.
Kitchens, I believe the guests came from far and wide.
Baths, Closets, “Don’t tell Phil,” said Paula about this surprise, or I’ll whip
Office and your hide.
This birthday celebration for Phil is number 85 and he’s
Entertainment raring to go.
Cabinetry Paula putting this together is certainly one fine show.

When I told Helen about this affair, she said we must go.
Custom cabinets for Closets and Specials manufactured at Drop all engagements so we, too, can glow.
A few years ago, Helen, I, Phil and Paula spent a fun few
our own manufacturing location in Delray days in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Played craps, ate well and saw some great shows, lost a few
bucks and didn’t get smarta.
Licensed General Contractors for all installations
Playing at the crap table were only kids, except for me and
Phil Karp.
Mention this ad for a free in-home design The crowd was so young, I could honestly say we were the
consultation and a quote for your Kitchen, Bath, only members of AARP.
What a joy it is to see everyone today.
Closet or Flooring or Tile project Wishing Phil a Happy Birthday for I, too, have had my say.

So here’s to you, dear friend.
Contact Ron Boucher, Operations Manager Enjoy the day and the message this ode will send.
Longtime Bocaire Resident When Paula does this again, I hope we will all be around.
Ron@delraydesigncenter.com For where else can we have such joy but at Broken Sound.
561-270-3992 Lift your glasses for a toast to Phil.
Let’s hear it loud and clear and not be still.

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