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Real Christmas Tree Is A Labor Of Love If you think that growing Christ- year-old seedlings, and then trans mas trees is just a happy-go-lucky, planted to Christmas tree planta gain-with-no-pain occupation, think tions. again. Growing Christmas trees The work for the grower contin takes a great deal of time and re- ues?several limes a year, the trees quires expertise in fanning, busi- must be shaped and pruned to pro nessand marketing. ducc the full, conical trees that con Thc cultivation of Christmas trees sumcrs demand. is truly an all-Amcrican Industry; During its growth period, the over 90% of the 36 million real trees Christmas tree faces many ha/ards: sold in America each year are grown too much or too little sun or rain; in the U. S. destruction by pests, disease, hail or Contrary to popular belief, there's fire; overgrowth of bush, vines and more to Christmas tree farming than weeds; or theft from the Fields, simply planting a seedling and wat- At harvest time, the trees are Uig ching it grow. Christmas tree grow- ged, cut, and bundled on trucks and ing is a year-round job that takes a railroad cars bound for retail lots great deal of patience and diligence, around the country. It can take an average of seven years On choose and cut farms, trees foi a tree to reach a retail sale height remain in the field until selected of six feet. For the new grower, that and cut by individuals and families, means a long-time investment be- Both the choosc and cut farm and fore he sees any return. the Christmas tree retail lot help re Typically the growing process be- new the age-old tradition of select gins in a nursery where superior ing a real Christmas tree as the ccn sced is planted and grown to two- ter of the holiday celebration. Here Are Tips On Selection "Buying it fresh and keeping it inch up from the original cut) and fresh are the most important things place the tree in a water-bearing to remember about selecting and stand. A tree will absorb as much as caring for your Christmas tree," a gallon of water in the first 24 says Lloyd Vander Streek, president hours and one or more quarts a day of the National Christmas Tree As- thereafter. Water will prevent the sociation. He suggests a few simple needles from drying and the boughs tests for checking a tree's freshness. from drooping. First, gently grasp a branch be- Keep your tree away from heat tween your thumb and forefinger and draft sources like a fireplace, and pull it gently toward you. Few radiator or television set. Test your needles should come off in your light cords and connections before hand if the tree is fresh. Second, hanging them on the tree to make take a look at the ground around the sure they're in good working order, tree. You shouldn't see an excessive And be sure to unplug them before amount of green needles on the you go to bed or leave the house, ground. Some loss of brown needles Sensible precautions such as is normal. these help to preserve the unique Once you've chosen your tree, beauty and tradition only a real keep it in a sheltered, unhealed area, Christmas tree can provide. such as a porch or garage until you "Natural Christmas uecs bring so arc ready to decorate it. much more pleasure to the Holi Bcfore you set up your tree, make day," says Vander Stfeek. "Thai's a fresh, straight cut across the base why so many families choose a real of the trunk (about a quarter of an uee as pan of their celebration." ' SALE SALE jV-np*1 sss ^ SALE 1/2 Price SALE ? , SALE Sale sale Still in Progress (Does not Include food baskets, local artists' consignment Items & gift bags.) "Beary" Elegant Sonrlse Square Sunset Beach. 579-5990 II t S7XF* PHOTO BY TEMY POPE Fish Out Of Water \ stunning mermaid was the main attraction aboard the Skipper (raphics boat in the Shallotte Christmas Parade. Otidings of comfort and joy Peace, love and happiness to ont* and all. We appreciate your business! CAPT. PETE S SEAFOOD AND GIFT SHOP One time in the Christmas stocking... ...brings a whole year of enjoyment to the mailbox! Here Is a simple gift-giving idea. Give a gift subscription to The Brunswick Beacon. It will keep on giving for 52 weeks. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered each week when the newspaper arrives. 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