Try PVC pipe for the frame.  It comes in a variety of thicknesses and is
easily cut, either cross ways or lengthwise.  I've seen it used in lots of
ways that would amaze you.

Elizabeth Stith
Director
Conrad/Caldwell House Museum
Louisivlle, KY
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At 07:58 AM 05/31/2000 -0400, you wrote:
>Want to thank people for their suggestions on where to find tree branches.
>Found one place that offers apple tree branches
>(http://www.displayit-info.com/) and apples to put in them.
>
>We are going to build an apple tree in one of our exhibits and wonder if
>anyone has any suggestions.  We've found a company that makes bark to wrap
>around whatever we use as a frame.  My boss is leaning toward a large
>cardboard tube to start, but not the shape of any apple tree I've ever seen.
>
>Any suggestions, hints, resources?  Thanks.
>
>James Crawford
>Preparator
>Rochester Museum and Science Center
>
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