Originally Posted by Birdwatcher
Sumac berries rock, one of the best natural dyes there is, use copper II sulfate as a mordant and it produces a permanent colorfast dark grey.

I'll try to remember that.

If I recall correctly, Euell Gibbons recommended sumac and elderberry berries in some water as a cool, refreshing summer drink too.

All this info in just a little over 2 hours according to my pages too. Must be a hot topic.

Geno

The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
(Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)

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