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petiole of the leaf a, merely saving the bud in the axil. 

 Into this incision the scion c, of the same diameter, and in 

 the same state of growth as the stock, is fitted. The graft 

 is then tied with coarse worsted. The leaf a is intended to 

 draw the sap toward that point ; whilst the leaf e, in the 

 scion, partly absorbs the sap thus obtained. The fifth day 

 after the operation, the centre eye in the axil of the leaf a is 

 removed. 



Shield Budding. A the stock, B B the bud in 

 different positions, a and b transverse and longitudinal 

 incision, c the wood to be removed from the bud ; it is not 

 absolutely necessary to remove this wood. D the eye, e the 

 bud ready for insertion. For full instructions see page 67. 



