ROSES THAT BLOOM IN JUNE. 85 



PROPAGATING BY GRAFTING. 



THIS method of propagation with the rose is of 

 recent introduction, but is now practised to a great 

 extent by the nurseryman, in the forcing house in 

 January and February, and in the open air in 

 March and April; but in the southern states the 

 out-door work will require to be done in February. - 

 The mode now considered as the most eligible is 

 what is termed "whip grafting/' without the slit or 

 tongue, generally practised, which weakened the 

 scion of the rose. The stock which is to be used 

 may be of any thickness under one inch, but the 

 nearer it approaches the size of the shoot that is to 

 be used the better, as it will increase the chance of 

 success. Cut off the head of the stock at the de- 

 sired height, enter the knife at a smooth part about 

 three inches from the top, and cut upwards at an 

 acute angle. Having the scion prepared in lengths 

 of about four inches, take one and slope the bottom 

 of it so as to fit the stock, that the inner rinds of 

 both may exactly correspond, especially on the 

 outer side and bottom ; the union is formed first by 

 the rind, or sap, which is directly between the bark 

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