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Fresh Cut Christmas Cheer
November/December 2006
Isaac Coronado, Johnson's East Nursery Manager

    Nothing says "Christmas" more than that perfect fresh cut Christmas
tree. Fresh cut trees are the cornerstone of your Christmas decorations.
Whether you're looking for a tiny tree or an enormous green monster we
have the right one for you. From appearance to fragrance our selection
will surely spread that Christmas cheer throughout the holiday season.

Fraser Fir
    One of our most popular trees, the Fraser Fir has strong, uniform
branches that can support heavy or large ornaments. Frasers are very
beautiful trees with dark green needles and a silvery-blue hue on the
underside that gives a bicolor appearance. Fraser fills your home with a
great evergreen fragrance.

Concolor Fir
    If you prefer a more natural look, the Concolor Fir may be right for
you. This long-lasting carefree tree needs no water to retain its long,
gray-blue needles. With a strong open-branch structure, Concolors really
show off your large ornaments.

Douglas Fir
    For a more old-fashioned or traditional look you may prefer the
natural Douglas Fir. This tree has short, light green needles that hold
smaller ornaments nicely. Douglas Firs have an open, airy appearance
that works well with bows, ribbon and garland.

Noble Fir
    Last but not least is my all-time favorite, the Noble Fir. Its
strong layered branches give this tree a very elegant appearance. The 1"
blue-green needles have a silver cast to them that adds a dramatic
effect. The Noble Fir also is a long-lasting tree.

Watering Your Fresh Cut Tree
    The most important thing to remember about a fresh cut tree is
water. If your tree is turgid (full of water) it will be flame
resistant. For added safety, when you select your spot at home make sure
to keep the tree away from vents and drafts. Trees will drink up to one
gallon of water the first day, and up to one quart every subsequent day.

    To make watering easier we have a new product this year. Ever-Green
Seasons Watering System is disguised as a present, but it actually acts
as a reservoir that channels water to the tree stand. And don't forget
Tree Life tree nutrient to keep those needles nice and green.

The Ultimate Tree-Buying Experience ... at Johnson's
    At Johnson's we help make the buying experience a little more
festive with hot spiced cider and hot cocoa while you shop. And as
always, our customer service can't be beat. Our Christmas tree "forest"
allows you to view your tree from all sides. We always spray our trees
with Wilt-Pruf to help with needle retention. When you have selected
your tree, we make a fresh cut, put on your stand (if you bring or buy
one), net and load it for you! Have a Merry Christmas this year.