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Practical water treatment for Christmas trees advised
Miss Bea Current cites U S Agriculture guidance on keeping Christmas trees safe. Cut trunk, stand in water, keep water above the cut, and store in a cool place if unused. Spruce loses needles quickly. balsam fir holds them longer. Fire safety tips include checking electricals and avoiding clutter under the tree. The piece also notes frosting with soap foam as a traditional finish and briefly mentions a USDA dairy cattle breeding program.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Products Laboratory
Madison
Wis
Lonce
Forest Service