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PROPAGATION OF PLANTS BY DIVISION 



Hardwood cuttings are used in propagating several varieties 

 of grapes, currants, some hardy roses, and many ornamental 

 shrubs (Fig. 50). Willows and poplars are so quickly rooted that 

 they are recommended for practice by students. 



Grape vine cuttings are taken in the fall after the leaves are 



FIG. 50. Making hardwood cuttings from shrubs. With some shrubs cuttings may be 

 taken in mid-summer and set in rows in the garden. Others must be taken in their dormant 

 condition in fall, winter, or spring, as the ripe buds will start better. (U. S. D. A ) 



off. They are cut in such length as to leave one or two buds on 

 each piece (see figure 51 for four types of cuttings). They are tied 

 in bunches properly labeled, and stored in wet sand or sawdust 

 in a cool cellar until spring. During this time callouses form on 

 the cut surfaces. They are set in the open garden or vineyard 

 about planting time. One bud should be left at the surface of the 



