156 GRAFTAGE. 



tree is a stronger and better tree, as it leaves the nur- 

 sery, than the root-grafted tree is when of the same age 

 and when grown under the same conditions. He is equally 

 convinced, on the other hand, however, that it is possible 

 to grow as good trees by root-grafting as by budding. 



NOTE. The student, who may desire to pursue the subject of graftage 

 further, should p ocure Charles Ballet's "L'Art de Greffer." There is 

 an English edition. 



152 Pifce-root-grafts and buds, two 

 and three years respectively. 



