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A German engineer has discovered a method of colouring the wood of growing trees to any shade within 48 hours from the injection of a selected dye. Various aniline dyes arc used, and these do not poison the tree, nor affect its growth in any way. The entire tree, it is reported, from the very ends of its, roots to the topmost branch and leaf, can be coloured any desirable shade after the solution of the dyestuff js injected into the roots. About 50 grains of the dye arc used to 200 litres of water. The sap of the tree carries the colouring matter -lironsrhoiit its structure. The new development ojk'ub up many possibilities of securing novel and startling effects in the novelty business, and it also makes possible the perfect imitation of certain natural woods. It is reported that certain Dutch and American interests are giving this process serious attention.
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Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 211, 5 September 1924, Page 11
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153COLOURED TIMBER. Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 211, 5 September 1924, Page 11
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