30 FRUIT GROWING FOR AMATEURS 



pen. The cut from the " shoulder " should be about 3 inches 

 long. Slit the bark of the stock to the same depth as the cut 

 part of the scion, lift the bark from the wood with a sharp 

 piece of bone, and insert the scion. Stout stems may have three 

 or four grafts inserted in them ; always do the work quickly 

 so as not to allow the cut surface to become dry. When the 

 required number of grafts have been placed in position, bind 

 them up tightly with broad strands of raffia. After this apply 



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Grown or Rind Grafting 



a dressing of clay or grafting wax to keep out the wet, and keep 

 the grafts moist at the base until the union is effected. 



Tongue or Whip Grafting is a good method for small 

 stocks. Remove a portion of the bark in a slanting manner, 

 and cut a small notch in the stock to receive a tongue-shaped 

 portion that is cut in the scion about J inch deep. Make both 

 to fit perfectly before binding them up with raffia and applying 

 the wax or clay. 



