168 PROPAGATION OF ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 



or early in August, as the buds are then generally matured 

 so that the bark parts freely from the wood, which is essen- 

 tial to the successful accomplishment of the business. 



Grafting is generally performed in the Spring. There 

 are many methods practised on trees, as cleft grafting, whip 

 grafting, saddle grafting, side grafting, root grafting, inarch- 

 ing or grafting by approach, &c. which methods are !! fully 

 explained under the head of "Budding and Grafting," in the 

 fruit department. I shall, however, here present a short 

 view of the mode best adapted for shrubs. 



Scallop budding is performed by cutting from a small 

 stock a thin narrow scallop of wood, about an inch in 

 length, and taking from the chosen twig, a thin scallop of 

 wood of the same dimensions : this is instantly applied, and 

 fitted perfectly at top and bottom, and as nearly as possible 

 on its sides, and firmly bound with bass matting. This may 

 be performed in Spring, and if it fails, it may be done again 

 in the month of July. The French practise this mode on 

 Roses. 



The most simple method of grafting is, to cut off the 

 stock in a wedge- like manner ; then prepare one of the grafts 

 with three or four eyes ; proceed to cut a slit in it upwards, 

 and thrust it on the stock, taking care to join the bark of each 

 together; tie them firmly together with bass, and immediately 

 cover the grafted part with clay and horse dung mixed ; 

 which being well prepared, should be closed securely round 

 the graft in an oval form, 



Inarching, or grafting by approach may be thus performed. 

 The shrubs to be grafted must be growing very near to those 

 which are to furnish the grafts ; a branch of each must 

 then be prepared by making a long sloping cut nearly to its 

 centre ; the twain must be brought together, and secured 

 by a bandage of matting, so that the bark may meet as 

 nearly as possible- The graft may then be covered with clay 

 composition ; and when a complete union has taken place, 

 the plants may be separated with a sharp knife, by cutting 

 off below the junction. 



As the above directions are applicable to the propagation, 

 and management of Greenhouse tender, and half hardy 



