Why put soap on trees

[STEVE SCHAPER]

In a message dated 01-04-95 Mary McHugh wrote to  All:
 MM> Actually, it is more likely that the soap is being used to repel
 MM> deer.  It is a common practice for orchards to hang bars of soap on
 MM> their acres and acres of fruit trees.  Rumor has it tho, that Irish
 MM> Spring is the most effective brand :-).
  
 
But will it keep away those pesky Leprechauns, though? That is the real
question. They keep burying chests at the base of our pine saplings.
 

 
 
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