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395. Success in Budding Depends Upon 



a A fresh condition of the buds; these must not be 

 in the least shriveled from dryness. 



b The proper removal and insertion of the bud; 

 the growing point of the latter (66) must not be in- 

 jured. If this comes out, leaving the bud-scales par- 

 tially hollow, the bud will not grow, even if properly 

 inserted. The bud should be inserted 'promptly to 

 avoid loss of moisture. 



GThe proper wrapping of the wounded bark, to 

 prevent evaporation and exclude moisture. The liga- 

 ture should not cover the bud. 



d The removal of the ligature after the union, to 

 permit expansion of the stock. 



e The cutting off of the stock just beyond the bud, 

 when the latter commences growth, to stimulate its de- 

 velopment. 



Two methods of budding are in use, viz., T- or shield- 

 budding and ring- or annular-budding. 



396. In T-Budding, which is the more common and 

 expeditious method, a short shaving, containing a hard 

 and plump bud, cut deep enough to reach through the 

 cambium (Fig. 120), is inserted beneath the bark of 

 the stock, as described for side-grafting (393c). 



The buds, w r hich should be plump and mature, and 

 of the variety it is desired to propagate, are taken from 

 shoots of the current season's growth. These shoots 

 ("bud sticks") (Fig. 119) shoulcLbe cut the day the 

 buds are to be inserted, and should be trimmed at once, 

 and rolled in damp cloth, to prevent loss of moisture. 

 The trimming consists in cutting off the leaves, saving a 



