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from Pam Moore contains these words:

On Tue, 14 Oct 2003 17:19:49 +0200, "Iris McCanna"
wrote:

It could be Rhus Typhina (Stags Horn Sumach). Pinnate leaves,
beautiful autumn colour. It also has large dark wine red clusters of
fruits, which look a bit like cones. The only trouble with this is
that is it pops up everywhere.
I agree with Iris . They are looking wonderful at the moment. BUT...
They are a devil once they start sending up suckers. I wouldn't touch
one with any sort of pole! However, It might possibly be contained by
your drum.

Don't bank on it. The sods sneak out at night while no-one's looking.

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Rusty Hinge
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