966 Tin: FRUIT INDUSTRY IN XEW YORK STATE 



of bending the branch to the ground, where it can be laid low and 

 covered with a mound of earth. Grapes cannot be successfully 

 grafted and left above ground, as can tree stock. They must be 

 buried or mounded as indicated. 



For grafting grapevines the following cheap and easily pre- 

 pared substitute for wax may be used : 1 peck of clay ; y% peck 

 of fresh cow droppings. Moisten and thoroughly mix; add a 

 handful of hair, such as is used in mortar, or even a handful of 

 short grass may be used if hair is not available. 



Grapes are never budded. In connection with grafting grapes 

 note matter on pages 957 and 959 relative to selection of scions, 

 method of cutting, and also that with reference to proper tying 

 of the stock to hold the scion firmly in place. 



