EXERCISE No. 76 

 BRIDGE GRAFTING 



Object: To learn how to bridge over injured parts of 

 trees. 



Material : A small orchard tree which has been girdled, 

 and scions. 



Method: This grafting consists of bridging the injured 

 parts by means of scions of the last season's growth to con- 

 nect the part below the wound with the part above the 

 wound. First trim the bark around the injured parts. 

 Sharpen both ends of the scions and fasten them in the 

 cambium layer above and below the wounded part. Cover 

 well joinings with grafting wax and wrap with old cloth to 

 keep the wax from drying out or from melting by the sun. 



BRIDGE GRAFTING 



(If the class has not done cleft grafting and budding, they 

 should be included in this exercise.) 



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