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high winds are very liable to break them off, and 

 they do not make such a fine finish as the method 

 above described. The grafts will have taken when 

 they begin to grow freely ; the bandages may then 

 be unloosed and tied over again, to allow for the 

 swelling of the wood. Give them a stake for sup- 

 port, tying them to it to prevent accidents from 

 the wind. Do not allow any shoots to come "up 

 from the stock. The best stocks to Avork upon are 

 the Manettiand Celine ; we use no other; they have 

 a thick bark, stand the sun well, and grow freely. 

 They can be purchased in the Xurseries at a few 

 cents per dozen. The Boursault Eoses are found 

 to be short-lived and thin barked. A rose that 

 has a strong bark is preferable. 



