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tion of bark bearing the bud. It is also called T budding 

 because of the T-shaped cut made in the stock for the 

 insertion of the bud. This method of budding is also called 

 eye budding by some propagators. 



FIG. 36. A good type of non-folding budding knife. 



The bud is cut from the stock by either a downward or an 

 upward sloping cut. A sharp knife is necessary in removing 



FIG. 37. An excellent type of a folding budding knife. 



the bud, and as little of the wood as possible should remain 

 attached to the bark. While it has never been proved that 



FIG. 38. Several views of the bud for shield budding, showing the 

 shield-like shape. 



the wood is very injurious, it is apparent that an inert object 

 back of the bud would interpose a foreign substance and 

 would prevent the complete union of the bud with the stock. 

 After the bud has been removed it resembles a shield in shape 



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