Growing Christmas Trees in Illinois

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For persons who are interested in growing Christmas trees commercially. Includes information on selection of tree species, site selection and preparation, protection of the plantation, how and when to plant seedlings, cultural practices such as shearing, pruning, and fertilizing, and harvesting and marketing of the trees.

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