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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 liquor may be obtained. The 
leaves, according to Elliot, 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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