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Page 18, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, December 14, 1983 Natural Christmas trees far safer than plastic Natural Christmas trees are far safer than plastic ones in Canadian homes, the president of the Christmas Tree Growers' Association of Ontario says. "We've put it to the test," says Harold Wor- ley of Fournier, Ontario. "We put a match to a fresh natural tree and another match to a plast- ic tree. 'With the artificial tree, fireballs of melt- ing plastic started drop- ping on the rug while the natural tree was laden with moisture and refused to catch fire."' He disputed _ state- ments from the Ontario Fire Marshal's office that artificial trees were safer than natural ones. "I'd like to see them perform the same test, then they'd know what they're talking about," says Worley. "It's about time this myth was laid to rest."' '"'When a natural tree is placed with the butt end in water, it has a 100 per cent moisture con- tent. It's impossible to ignite."' The only time natural trees could be danger- ous is if they're allowed to dry out over a consi- derably length of time, turning the moist need- les into dry tinder. Pine and fir are better than spruce for retaining moisture. "In most cases, even a tree which has been cut and stored for a considerable length of time can be regenerat- ed. When set in water, it will recover and main- tain a safe moisture con- tent." The secret is to'saw an inch or so off the old base. When a natural tree dries out, a film forms over the old cut which prevents mois- ture from being drawn up the trunk into the branches. Of course, the tree needs a constant supply of water at its base as well. The Christmas Tree Growerts' Association of 345-2307 e RCA XL Colortrack TV © Appliances by Hot OPEN Tues.-Wed.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Point, Inglis, Peleg AGS Jenn Air, Etc. Closed Mondays CHINRGEN © A complete Stock of . . Brand Name Furniture EEA _ GREYHOUND'S GOING. . . across Canada! 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Across Canada, some 40 per cent of Cana- dian families still pre- fer natural trees, Worley says. Trees are grown as a field crop with thou- sands of acres planted and thousands of full- time employees and summer students en- gaged in trimming and shaping the trees during their life span of five to 16 years. "Each year, for every tree harvested, three new trees are planted, mostly Scotch pine, spruce and balsam fir," Worley says. The wholesaler - or grower - averages $10 to $11 a tree while the same tree will retail for $15 to $20. Many fami- lies also travel to tree farms in the weeks be- fore Christmas to se- lect and cut their own tree, carrying on an age-old tradition. "It gives the whole family the Christmas spirit when they take part in an outing to a tree farm," says Worley. Some people complain that once Christmas is over, the tree is wasted but Worley says there are many ways by which the tree's life can be extended. It can be used as a backyard bird feed- er and as a shelter for birds in storms. Since a Christmas tree is biodegradable, the branches can be remov- ed and used as mulch in the garden while the trunk can be used as firewood. Fir tree branches can be cut into small pieces and stuffed into pil- lows, adding the fresh aroma of a tree to cushions for chester- fields or bedrooms. Live potted trees are BRENNEN BROS. Mercury NIPIGON is pleased to announce "The Automobile Hot Line" For friendly and personal service call toll free 1-800-465-3304 FORD MERCURY NORTH SHORE) CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE wishes you ALL a Healthy and Happy Holiday. We will be closed December 21 & 28, 1983 and will re-open January 4,/84 also available. Standing from two to four feet tall (including the pot), these trees can be brought indoors for the Christmas season then set outside in the garden , for the remainder of the year. 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