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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1956)
o o 0 o 0 o oo o O o Q0 O oO Co co o , O O o o Retail Value of Christmas Trees Set $50 Million for This Year o . .... O Washington g.P.t Srne 33,-1 OOtffyOO ChrOtmas trees with an estimated retail value of S50 ; 000, "00, will be displayed in ! merfcan horries t,ia year, ac- j cordinz to the"teparmar.t fl Ag-! culture. I Moe.o toese a?e produced fti !ate along ne Canadian bor cer Montana, one of the leading c? pro3uce?s, harvests about 3.000. OQl trees annually under nortnal cgnditio5. "-o Nearly one-third of the Christ . maS tree harvest an estimated 12,400,000 comes from Canada, the only significant outside source. In past years small num bers have been brought in from Newfoundland, Labrador and the Dominican Republic. A Dozen Companies Most of the U.S. production, estimated at 25,400.000 comes from private land. The remain der is cut from federal, state and county property. While the bulk of the nation's Christmas trees grow in a nat ural tate, about 3,300,000 are cultivated on plantations. About I 225.000 acres, mostly in Penn- sylvania and New York, are now devoted to Christmas tree 1 planting. i A Knnt 9 rin7fn rnmnanie are responsible for production .and distribution of Christmas trees. Their representatives contract with woodland owners for tree delivery at roadside or railroad : siding. After shipment to urban areas, ; the trees are forwarded by ; wholesalers to the various retail outlets, an enterprise similar to that for distribution of other semi-perishable commodities. The Desirable Ones The department, which says "there is no best all-around Christmas tree species," lists the following characteristics as the most desirable: 1. Retention of needles from time of cutting through Christ mas holiday. 2. Full, symmetrical shape. 3. Limb strength adequate to support ornaments and lights. 4. Sufficient non-prickly foli age of a healthy green odor. 5. Fragrant odor. 6. Springy branches that can be tied for shipment without breaking and regain their shape when released. While no one tree is "best" there are several species which conform closely to these desir- ! able characteristics. Douglas Fir The balsam fir, once the most commonly used tree but now be- ! coming scarce in easily acces sible areas, is seen in central and eastern markets. Its short, flat, dark green needles are attached to opposite sides of the tree limbs in a feather-like arrange ment. The Douglas fir is now the number one commercial tree. This tree, marketed nationally, is common in the West. Its blue green or dark yellow-green nee dles, soft and pliable, are at tached all the way around the limb, giving it a bushier, fuller appearance. O o o o " . o Thuriday, December 13. : e The black spruce, grown in the swampy areas of northefti Min nesota is a small, thickly needled tree usualy selected for color ing. Most of the colored trec$ seen on the market are f this variety. There are a dozen other species In Christmas tree production, some of which have one or more o o 'fcAIL TUNE NINE o CURIOSITY Holland, Slich. (U.PJ Harry Plaggemars, 14, stepped off the curb to Icftk at a car-truck ac cident. Damage asn't too se vere until, seconds later, a sft-ucjj Plajgemars. pinftng him against the stalled car and breaking hisleg. By giat time, accumulated damages to all while m- fnrovamr,!,. n,J. three vehicles amounted to --- . - Acn Holding its needles well, gives off a disagreeable odor. And all of the five species of southern pine loblolly, longleaf, slash. S1.450. pitch and shortleaf &ve prick ly cones. I 1 I 3 FREE With any purchase madi Friday Eve-. MEM'S NIGHT -a FREE Pair Lovely Nylon Nose! if fe 5 tfOF- - 4m rf0fjoMO.. Friday Night Is Reserved Strictly lor MEN! . at PICK'S APPAREL and HOME APPLIANCE! o i 5 l cll i in W nil ' 1 PI I MEN . . . Here's just what she'll like for Chhristmas . . . luxurious things of beauty to bring her joy forever. Gift her from our big, varied collection of exciting fashions ... A world of wonderful ways to make her happy! Slips . ...... 2.98 and up Gowns 3.98 and up Pajamas 3.98 and up Don't Forget . . WE GIVE S&H GREEN STAMPS WE WILL GLABLY GIFT WRA? YOUR PURCHAJPS O t NO Extra Gfcjt O Lounging Pajamas 12.95 up Robes $6.95 up Blouses .....$2.95 up Skirts $5.95 up Sweaters $4.95 up Bulkies, Short Sleeve Pullovers, Mock Turtle Necks with V Sleeves MM ill ! I m, FREE ONE PAIR ; SHEER NYLON Hosiery $1.00 up HOSE' AnkletS $1.00 UP With Any Purchase 'Made At Dresses $8.95 up j PICK'S Slacks $7.95 up Coats $19.95 up Jewelry $1.00 up Jackets and Car Coats $10.95 up Knit Suits $24.95 and up Costume Jewelry $1-00 up J ' Many Other Fashion Gifts Sure to Please APPAREL 1 o o II lis om (V w ft W (mm&wiy j 3 " 1 k - ' f V J HOME j , APPLIANCE 112 EAST MAIN STREET O Next Door to Robinson Bros. O FREE PARKING G o o o a
