{"product_id":"christmas-trees-for-pleasure-and-profit-paperback-softback-9780813544175","title":"Christmas Trees for Pleasure and Profit (Paperback \/ softback) 9780813544175","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eChristmas Trees for Pleasure and Profit\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert D. Wray (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780813544175\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 October 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e160 pages, 51\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.254 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eChristmas Trees for Pleasure and Profit\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cp\u003eA 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 densityÙkeys to a successful crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. A Growing Business\u003cbr\u003e 2. Selecting Land\u003cbr\u003e 3. Species to Grow\u003cbr\u003e 4. Where to Get Trees\u003cbr\u003e 5. Choosing the Planting Stock\u003cbr\u003e 6. Preparing the Ground\u003cbr\u003e 7. When to Plant Trees\u003cbr\u003e 8. Care and Handling of Planting Stock\u003cbr\u003e 9. Planning and Managing the Plantation\u003cbr\u003e 10. Spacing of Trees\u003cbr\u003e 11. The Planting Job\u003cbr\u003e 12. Keeping Plantations Clean\u003cbr\u003e 13. Shearing\u003cbr\u003e 14. Protecting the Plantation\u003cbr\u003e 15. Grading Christmas Trees\u003cbr\u003e 16. Harvesting\u003cbr\u003e 17. Going to Market\u003cbr\u003e 18. Other Products of the Plantation\u003cbr\u003e 19. Profits--and Taxes\u003cbr\u003e 20. A Parting Word\u003cbr\u003e Suggested Literature\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Rutgers University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52559290859800,"sku":"9780813544175","price":19.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/christmas-trees-for-pleasure-and-profit-paperback-softback-9780813544175","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}