OREGON WALNUTS 



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A well handled orchard. 



third is cut considerably more abrupt. Turn the scion 

 over and treat the other side the same. Have scion 

 a little thicker on the outside. After scion is cut, prepare stock. 

 Saw of f straight, then take butcher's knife and split very lightly 

 through center, then bear heavily on handle of knife and split 

 the opposite side of stock. Now drive in wedge. One must 

 now carefully fit stock to scion. It is generally necessary to cut 

 out a little wood on each side of split in such a way that when 

 wedge is released the scion is caught firmly and perfectly. The 

 scion should be inserted as with other grafts, so as to bring 

 growing layers together. Next, stuff newspaper down in the 

 chink between the two scions. Now wax. Cover entire cut 

 surface. It is fatal to leave it exposed. It is sometimes neces- 

 sary to rewax three or four times. If scion buds are slightly 

 covered with wax it will do no harm. After waxing, tie an 

 inflated paper bag over graft, leaving an inch or two for scions 

 to grow. 



Nursery Grafting. 



"The work is done at the same season as top-working. When 

 possible, avoid doing the grafting in the early morning hours, or 

 following a heavy rain, for at such times considerable bleeding 

 may take place. 



