GRAFTING AND BUDDING 963 



and the bud inserted between the wood and inner bark (Fig. 

 L )S ."> |dj). Tie carefully ;is shown in Fig. _?<S5 (e), being sure to 

 have all unions nnsrratched and tight. Xo wax is used. 



In two or three weeks the union will be perfected and the tie 

 of raffia or string must be removed to prevent girdling. The buds 

 thus inserted remain dormant until spring. Before growth 

 begins, the stock or upper portion must be cut off about one inch 

 above, and all growths other than the one bud should be kept from 

 growing by frequent sprouting. 



OTIIKR METHODS 



It would require another chapter to describe the many other 

 forms of graft ing, budding, and combinations of each, with 

 methods of propagation in use by skilled nurserymen, tree grow- 

 ers, and plant breeders. These lines are intended only to define 

 methods for the use of the orchardist, yet it may be of interest to 

 make a note of a few forms in use. 



Crown Grafting. Where stocks are heavy, say four inches or 

 more, numerous scions are inserted in V cuts around the stock. 



Sad (He Grafting. Where the scion is shouldered and fitted 

 upon the stock. 



Peg Grafting. . Similar to cleft grafting. The scion is sharp- 

 ened and inserted in an auger hole. 



Inarching. Where a grafted union is formed by uniting the 

 branches of two different trees, and separating after wounds have 

 healed. 



Insert Grafting. A green or a dormant scion is budded into a 

 growing plant. 



Flute or Ring Budding. A ring of bark containing a bud is 

 fitted into the space where a similar ring has been removed. 



./ nne Budding. As soon as a stock will peel, buds are cut from 

 scions previously preserved. As soon as the union is complete the 

 top is. cut and the bud forced out. This is the way to grow the 

 June budded peach, but is not practicable for other trees. 



Statements by ancient authors that vines are grafted on fig 

 trees, apples on planes, etc., are not to be credited. 



For practical purposes and for commercial use, it must be 

 borne in mind that the stock and scion of the same or very nearly 



