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"David J Bockman" wrote:

I know i've taken to quoting Michael Dirr way too much lately, but his
commentary on Morus alba is priceless. IN his Manual of Woody Landscape
Plants, under the header ' Uses' he writes, 'NONE'. P

Nobody's perfect. He obviously never threw mulberries into a blender
with vanilla ice cream. They're also great for keeping the yard full of
birds. I find that the birds stay over in the trees and party, so purple
rain isn't an issue. That's a funny line, though.