National Christmas Tree Association http://www.realchristmastrees.org/ "The trees that grace our homes each year at Christmas are not newcomers to planet Earth. Most have been our neighbors for centuries, predating even the very first Christmas. So, where did these trees come from? How did we find them? Where do they grow? How do we grow more? And do we use them for things other than Christmas trees? ... The answers to these questions and more can be found in the National Christmas Tree Association's presentation of Christmas Tree History and Characteristics." - from the website The site offers an excellent presentation on the various types of trees used at Christmas, complete with photos and botanical information. There are tips for tree selection and a guide for tree care, safety and recycling. The FAQ answers a number of queries from how to find a "Charlie Brown" Christmas tree, to which variety has the best scent. ~*~*~*~*~ Was this forwarded to you? Want to subscribe? Send an email to 1stpicksites-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?Subject=subscribe. For a complete list of email commands for our list send an email to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject line of "info 1stpicksites" without the quotes. If you wish to unsubscribe from our list send an email to 1stpicksites-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?Subject=unsubscribe To contact the list moderators send an email to 1stpicksites-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ~*~*~*~*~