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of the dotted vertical line, and thus produce a straight tree. If the bud 

 IS inserted on the outside like Fig. 6, the tendency is to exaggerate the 

 evil and render the tree less amenable to pruning and general manage- 

 ment. 



When it is observed that the bud has taken, the growth above it 

 may be removed in early spring, as explained in connexion with Plate 

 17, Fig. 1 (e). 



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Plate 19. — Grafting. 



Grafting. 

 Should the bud miss, and if it is desired to utilize the stock during 

 the ensuing year, it may be top-grafted. Plate 19 illustrates the whip 

 tongue method of grafting, which is the easiest and most successful 

 when working on small wood. Fig. 1 (A) is a scion and (B) the stock. 

 Au upward cut is made, with the grafting knife, in the stock, about 

 9 inches above the ground, and then it is tongued as shown. 



