Available from on cultured uncultured natural stance is steadily decreasing. At the same time, Christmas Tree farmers are learning to culture and shape both plantation grown and natural trees to make them more full and bushy. We begin the story of the cultured Christmas Tree in this tumbler, which extracts the seed from the dry cones. A vibrating sieve separates the seeds from the chaff and other impurities. Seeds are sold in bulk to nurseries specializing in Christmas Tree planting stock. This handful represents hundreds of future seedlings. The spacing of the seeds depends on the species. Planting to closely retards the growth. Species like the douglas fir may reach four inches in the first year. After two years growth, the seedlings are dug up. They are then replanted at wider spacing to allow the tops and roots more room to develop. After the third year in the nursery, the seedlings are lifted and sold to Christmas Tree growers. This underground knife loosens the roots, but does not damage them. The intertwined roots are separated, then the seedlings are sorted into bunches of 25. The roots are trimmed to make them easier to plant. Each bunch is wrapped in what wet pete moss or wet packaging in a waterproof bags. The seedlings are kept in cold storage until delivered to Christmas Tree growers. The old, reliable method of Tree Planting is along a marked line with the shovel and planting or a planting bar. On a larger plantations, machine planters are sometime used to speed up the planting operation. A farm such as this may not be profitable for growing most annual agricultural crops, but will lend itself well to the growing of Christmas Trees. As on other croplands, grass and weeds create a problem by robbing moisture and nourishment from the soil. Some farmers still rely on hand or machine weeding. A newer method utilizes selective chemical sprays that kill the grass and weeds without affecting the trees. After three years in the field, these trees are ready for basil pruning, to expose the lower branches to some might making vigorous and to form a good handle to place in the Christmas Tree stand. Most of these sevenyear old pines are ready to harvest. Harvest time on the Christmas Tree farm begins in the latter part of november. On this cultured natural stand, they select and chop down the trees that are ready to harvest. Several workers, called draggers, gather up the fallen trees and carry them to the truck for loading. An anchored cable around the trees holds off the load. The processing yard for trees are where trees are prepared for shipment is a beehive of activity at cutting time. Trees are shipped from the Pacific Northwest by truck, railroad car, ship and even airplane to markets in many areas of the united states. A freshly cut tree is still a thirsty living plant. To maintain its freshness, it is wise to place the handle and a bucket of water as soon as it is brought home. A water stand, when replenished daily, helps to maintain maximum freshness and fireproofing in the home. What we have seen is the end result of mans ingenuity in improving on a natural product. D result of mans ingenuity and improving on a natural product. He has established a significant new industry by creating a more beautiful product, the cultured Christmas Tree. Remembering vietnam is a National Archives exhibit an series of programs marking the 50th anniversary of the war. Next, on American History tv, two former members of congress and two former vietnam war veterans appear onstage for a Panel Discussion titled vietnam Lessons Learned and lessons ignored. The National Archives and the u. S. Association of former members of congress