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  1. Christmas tree growers, retailers are optimistic about sales Christmas tree growers, retailers are optimistic about sales
    By BARRY ADAMS | badams@madison.com | 608-252-6148
    The Christmas tree industry may prove its resiliency in the wake of a North Woods drought, national recession and a reduction in the number of trees harvested.
    Updated: Nov 24, 2009 | 3:02 pm | Loading…

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