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GRAFTING OPERATIONS 



and growth is apparently as strong and as good as any 

 of the other methods. 



Inarching. Grafting by Approach. A method adaptable 

 to many ornamental plants but may also be used in orchard 

 work. Two plants or two parts of the same plant are 



FIG. 51. Bark Graft. 



brought together and a union made by cutting through the 

 bark at the desired point of contact. Various fancy forms 

 such as cordons, arches, trees for growing against walls, 

 etc., are formed by this method. Natural braces for fruit 

 trees may also be made. (See Fig. 52.) Two small twigs 

 extending from different branches are brought together 



