Christmas Trees for Pleasure and Profit | 
 enlarge | Author: Arthur Chapman
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1164394
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 3 Rev Sub
Pages: 212
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.8
ISBN: 0813510740
Dewey Decimal Number: 634.975
EAN: 9780813510743
ASIN: 0813510740
Publication Date: August 1985
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Condition: A used ex-library copy. Library markings. Pages are somewhat worn. Cover worn with some creases. Edges and corners worn. Binding solid and tight.
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Book Description
Christmas Trees for Pleasure and Profit is for anyone who enjoys being and working outdoors and is seeking a profitable hobby or small business venture. Robert Wray has updated this fourth edition to include the latest techniques and tools for harvesting trees, new methods of transport, the most recent data on herbicides, and advice on how to run a Christmas-tree business today. A perennial bestseller, this illustrated guide covers selecting land, choosing species, planting, harvesting, and managing a plantation. Wray provides guidance for choosing species suitable for the grower's situation, where and how to get planting stock, and how to care for it. The planting process is described in detail, including both hand and machine methods. The book presents useful techniques for protecting the growing trees from weeds, animals, fire, insects, and disease, and offers a full description of shearing or shaping trees to improve their form and density--keys to a successful crop. As the grower's job is not done until the trees are sold, issues of grading, harvesting, advertising, and marketing are examined. A chapter on finances deals with costs, profits, and taxes. From novice to experienced grower, there is something in this book for everyone.
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 Good reference on this subject August 10, 2005
John Schmeltz (Klingerstown, PA United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
A lot of good and useful information can be had from this book. I would recommend this book to anyone starting in the "field" of Christmas tree growing, (excuse the pun). Personally, I preferred the book by Lewis Hill on this suject as that book is a little more fun to read than this was at times. This book also sports many dated black and white pictures. The information is of course current, but you will know right away that this book was written and compiled during the 1960's vs. modern day. Don't let these minor criticisms stop you from getting this book though. As I said, a lot of good info. is available and it stands as a good reference for this subject.
 Must have! October 16, 2003
Brianne (Boston, MA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book covers everything for prospective Christmas Tree Farm owners from how to know which land is best for your trees to marketing and selling your trees. It is definialy a must have for those with an interest in owning a Christmas tree farm. The author wrote the book in a very easy and whimsical way to make the book very enjoyable to read.
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