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unaware while they cavort in the mountain moonlight. But for those unadventurous souls who aren’t ready for troll bagging. Country Manor has a large supply in all sizes for sale, ranging from withered old giants to troll sprouts that may grow to be a big troll one day.

Trolls offer a lesson in. ecology. Literature says they’re responsible for watering the., spring flowers, feedings the birds and squirrels and providing cozy beds for the bears. "Nature is our life and our business,” proclaim the trolls. “We do our work with loving care and expect you to do the same.”

In addition to the real thing. County Manor offers Taiwan trolls,—no kin to the Blue Ridge Mountain variety. For folks who want to get into this troll thing a little at a time, the gift shop also carries troll tee-shirts that say “I am a troll from the Blue Ridge Mountains.”

Baskets are another Country Manor specialty. In addition to the selection upstairs, there’s a 30 foot basement room with everything from clothes hampers to wine bottle covers, many carrying the label of authentic Mountain Handycraft, stacked on the floor, on shelves and hanging from the ceiling.

For those who think a broom is a broom, County Manor has almost as many styles in floor sweepers as it has in baskets. In addition to the standard souvenir store stock. Country Manor also has butter churns, walking sticks and canes, antique copperware and wide selection of minerals and gems as well as books on rock collecting.

The store is open from 8:30 to 6:30 weekdays, 8:30 to 7:30 weekends.

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