Billy,
The thing I find saddest about this is that some well meaning folks, looking
for the exotic gift will fall prey to this type of scheme. Happens out here
too, I just don't have the heart to check out the stands when I see them.
Happy Holidays to all,
Regards,
Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9

Santa is currently crossing the pond according to NORAD.
Yippee!

"Billy M. Rhodes" wrote:

Seen today in Orlando on a major highway a store selling ?finished?
bonsai,
pots, tools, soil, starter plants, etc.
I am looking to buy a Shampaku (sp) Juniper and will probably order some
starter plants from Brent.
However this guy had three in bonsai pots. The smallest was about 10
inches
and priced at $119, he offered to sell it to me for $90. No real styling,
some
dead twigs (jin) but no lime sulfur. Checked the soil, it was covered
with
pea gravel but below that looked like mud.
SNIPPING THE REST OF THE SAD TALE.