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off, after the union has taken place, where the native root 

 is desired. 



In grafting above the ground on wild vines we ha^e 

 found the plan shown in Fig. 66 very successful. After 



FIG. 65. Grape-grafting. 

 (After Bailey.) 



FIG. 66. Top-grafting the 

 grape. (After Hussman.) 



the leaves are well started in the spring, wrap wire around 

 the vine as shown between the nodes. Below and above 

 gash the vine for the insertion of a scion wedged at both 

 ends. After springing in the scion, secure it by tying as 

 shown and wax the wounds made at points of insertion. 

 The bud on the scion will soon start growth, and during 

 the season the writer has had a growth of six or more feet 



