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bud — that lying in the wedge — is covered by the wax; but 

 being nearest the food supply and least exposed to weather, 

 it is the most likely to grow : it will push through the 

 wax. 



73. Cleft -grafting is done in spring, as growth begins. 

 The cions are cut previously, when perfecthj dormant, and 



Cioii of apple. 40. The cioii inserted. 



41. The parts waxed. 



from the tree which it is desired to propagate. The cions 

 are kept in sand or moss in the cellar. Limbs of various 

 sizes may be cleft -grafted, — from one -half inch up to four 

 inches in diameter; but a diameter of one inch is the most 

 convenient size. All the leading or main branches of a 

 tree -top may be grafted. If the remaining parts of the 

 top are gradually cut away and the cions grow well, the 

 entire top will be changed over to the new variety. 



Review. — How do we determine how a plant luay be propagated? 

 Mention any plants that grow from cuttings. What are softwood 

 cuttings? Hardwood? Describe a geranium cutting. What is the 

 proper condition of wood for making a softwood cutting? How is it 

 planted? Where? In what kind of soil? Give directions for water- 

 ing. How may cutting- wood be secured? Describe a hardwood cut- 



