THE WALNUT 



Rubber bands hold the parts sufficiently firm, and 

 give no further care, as they readily stretch under 

 growth. Be careful to leave the bud exposed when 

 wrapping. Cover the union and the end of the scion 

 well with warm or melted wax put on with a small 

 paint brush. The wax should not be applied too 

 hot. The graft should be kept well covered with 

 wax to exclude the air. If the wax is too hard it 

 checks easily and permits the air to injure the scion ; 

 and if too soft it melts during warm days. Go over 

 the grafts with brush and warm wax occasionally. 

 After the scion has commenced to grow, cut the 

 bandage on the opposite side from the bud, using 

 a sharp knife and cutting thru to the bark. Do not 

 remove the bandage until the scion is making good 

 growth. 



The time for growth to appear varies much in the 

 different varieties of the Persian walnut. The early 

 blooming kinds may show swelling buds in two 

 weeks ; while six weeks may elapse before any signs 

 of growth appear in the later varieties. A warm 

 early spring starts the growth soon, while cool 

 weather retards it. In some parts of California 

 work may begin in January and continue until 

 June. The first work might show no sign of swell- 

 ing bud before April, and the last show growth 

 within a week. 



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