THE WALNUT 



the cross cut, making a close joint. Cover with soft 

 wax or bind with strips of waxed muslin, being 

 careful to leave the bud uncovered so its growth 

 will not be hindered. 



Half Ring Bud 



Two cross cuts are made about one inch apart, 

 and a slit severs the bark between them. A piece of 

 bark is taken from a scion by making similar cross 

 cuts to those in the stock. Make parallel slits on 

 each side of the bud and in taking it from the scion 

 be careful not to draw the germ from the bud. Lift 

 the bark on one side and insert the knife, cutting 

 out a thin segment of the sap wood. Make a slant- 

 ing cut on each side of the bud. leaning the knife 

 to the bud; then lift the bark of the stock and insert 

 this piece, joining the ends so the cambiums of the 

 two parts meet. Press the stock bark down firmly; 

 wax over the joints and bind with strip of waxed 

 muslin, leaving the bud free. 



The wood cut out with the bud should be re- 

 moved carefully, if the work is done late in the sea- 

 son and buds are to remain dormant until spring ; 

 but if the work is done in early summer to get 

 growth the present year, the wood is soft and need 

 not be removed, as it unites readily with the stock. 



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