STATE FAIR 2000 DEMONSTRATIONDESIGN OF A 3-GALLON NURSERY SPECIMEN October 29, 2000, Phoenix, Arizona Subject Tree: Japanese or Wax-leaf privet ( Ligustrum japonicum ) Demonstrator: Ernest Hasan, president at the time Photos: Kathy Gustafson and Robert Baran Inspecting the roots, Ernie removes the plant from the nursery container. Choosing the length of wire for the main side branch. The finished product, with Ernie and commentator Robert Baran. Its first official portrait.