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Budding—continued. 
a transverse incision made in the bark, the former about lin. 
long. Next, the Bud should be prepared, removing half the 
leaf (see Fig. 288). Hold the branch with the left hand, and 
pass the knife from about jin. below, gradually upwards 
and inwards under the Bud, bringing it out in a similar way 
at a somewhat shorter distance above. A portion of wood 
will also be taken out, and this is generally removed the 
opposite way to that in which the Bud has been cut. By 
skilful Budders, it is removed by a sort of twitch from 
either end. Great care must be taken not to pull out the 
base or root of the Bud at the same time, as this would 
render it useless. Should the whole come out together, 
leaving a hollow place under the eye of the Bud, it must be 
thrown away, and another prepared. The Bud being ready, 
loosen the bark at the point where the incisions meet, with 
the ivory knife handle, and insert it by means of the piece 
of leaf attached. It must then be tied in with soft 
matting or bast, to exclude air, but not tight enough to 
injure the bark. Shading from bright sun is advisable for 
a few days afterwards, and, as soon as the union takes 
place, the ties must be frequently examined, and loosened 
if necessary. Some prefer Budding late in the season, in 
order that the Bud may remain dormant during the winter, 
and breaking stronger the following spring. Occasionally, 
they are inserted in spring, just at the commencement of 
growth. The stocks of the Summer-budded trees should 
only be allowed a moderate amount of foliage during the 
autumn, and should be cut back to the established Bud 
before growth commences in spring. 
Square and Circular Shield-budding consists in cutting 
out a piece of bark of either shape from the stock, and 
inserting another piece of exactly the same size, containing 
a Bud, and covering with a bandage, or piece of sticking ~ 
plaster, all except the eye. This mode is seldom made use 
of. Inverted T or Shield-budding is preferred in the south 
‘of France for propagating Orange-trees, but is not other- 
Wise much used. The only difference is that the transverse 
cision is made below, instead of above, the other, and the 
inserted upwards, making it fit with the bark at the 
point where the stock is cut across. 
Flute-budding is sometimes used, and answers well for 
some trees (see Fig. 289). A cylinder of bark is removed 
Fic. 289, 
from the stock, and one of a similar size from the scion, 
containing Buds, is fitted in its place, being carefully made 
air-tight by means of a bandage or grafting wax. Some 
fer splitting the bark, as shown in the illustration, 
ng it over the tube or cylinder; but the parts 
cannot be fitted so well as when it is removed. 
Ring Budding. By this mode, it is not necessary to cut 
off the top of the stock. A ring of bark may be removed 
from any convenient part (see Fig. 290b) and replaced with 
one containing eyes (see Fig. 290 a). The latter should be 
taken from a little larger branch than the stock, as the bark 
a Bente ket to fit better. As in Flute-budding, air 
e exciu y means of i d bandages 
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g operations may be performed at any time 
during the season; but dull cloudy weather, and morning 
or evening, are most suitable, If the branch, containing 
Budding—continued. 
Buds, cannot be obtained as required for use, the ends may 
be placed in water, to keep them fresh; but unnecessary 
delay should be avoided. ; 
Stocks for Budding upon. For the Cherry, the Wild 
Gean, and seedlings from the Morello, make capital stocks 
for tall trees and those of moderate growth; and the 
Mahaleb, or Perfumed Cherry, for small trees for pots, 
bushes, pyramids, or cordons. For the Plum, the Mussel, 
Mirabelle, Magnum Bonum, St. Julian, &c., are mostly 
used for stocks, the Mirabelle being best for small trees. 
Peaches and Nectarines are generally budded on the 
Mussel, St. Julian, or Mirabelle Plums; the last are best 
for dwarfs. The Apricot is budded on the Mussel or 
Fic, 290, 
Mirabelle Plums, for small plants; and the St. Julian Plum 
for standards. In France, the Damas Noir, or Black 
Damask, and the Cerisette, are also used. They should all 
be raised from seeds, and not from suckers. Seeds for 
raising plants for stocks may be sown as soon as ripe; but 
where quantities are used, the stones are thrown into 
heaps, so as to slightly ferment during winter. In the 
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in drills or beds, and transplanted 
2ft. or 3ft. apart, and 10in. or Hoa 
fi lant to plant. The dwarfs are generally bud 
(ho atd p and the standards the third or fourth. 
Dwarf trees are budded from within a few inches of the 
spring, they are sown 
the‘next year in rows 
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