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The foliage of this shrub is of a purplish 

 green, and it agrees well with the yellower 

 tints of the common laurel. When planted 

 with box or other dwarf evergreens, its clus- 

 ters of shining berries have a good effect in 

 the winter months. 



From the pulp of the berries, a rose-colour- 

 ed pigment may be prepared. With the 

 addition of alum, they dye wool and silk of a 

 good durable green ; for this purpose they 

 must be gathered as soon as ripe. 



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