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the mechanic arts. The bark of the roots possesses a strong prussic odour ; and 

 from it, Michaux observes, a fragrant spirituous Uquor may be obtained. The 

 leaves, according to Elhot, are very poisonous, frequently destroying cattle that 

 are tempted to feed freely upon them, in spring. Its flowers are more sought 

 after by bees than all others of the regions where it abounds. And the tree may 

 be considered as one of the most beautiful vegetable productions of the south, 

 and is generally there selected by the inhabitants, to plant near their dwellings, 

 not only on this account, but because it grows with rapidity, and affords an 

 impenetrable hedge. It may be propagated from seeds, and it has been suggested. 

 that it would succeed if engrafted upon the Portugal laurel (Cerasus lusitanica.) 

 It requires a deep, free, dry soil, and a sheltered situation. 

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