66 The Horticulturist* s Rule- Book. 



Alcoholic Waxes (Alcoholic Plastic with Beeswax), continued, 

 continued stirring enough alcohol to make the mixture, 

 when cool, of the consistency of porridge. In the tem- 

 perature of the grafting-room it will remain sufficiently 

 plastic to permit applying to the cut surfaces with the 

 finger. 



10. ALCOHOLIC PLASTIC WITH TURPENTINE. Best 

 white resin, i Ib. ; beef tallow, i oz.; turpentine, i tea- 

 spoonful ; add enough alcohol (13 to 15 fluid ozs. of 95 

 per cent, alcohol) to make the wax of the consistency of 

 honey. Or, less alcohol may be added if the wax is to be 

 used with the fingers. 



3. French and Pitch Waxes. 



11. COMMON FRENCH. Pitch, ^ Ib.; beeswax, ^ Ib.; 

 cow-dung, i Ib. Boil together, melt and apply with a 

 brush. 



12. COMMON FRENCH BANDAGE WAX. Equal parts of 

 beeswax, turpentine and resin. While warm spread on 

 strips of coarse cotton or strong paper. 



13. GRAFTING CLAY. 1 / 3 cow-dung, free from straw, 

 and % clay, or clayey loam, with a little hair, like that 

 used in plaster, to prevent its cracking. Beat and temper 

 it for two or three days until it is thoroughly incorporated. 

 When used it should be of such a consistency as to be 

 easily put on and shaped with the hands. 



14. 2 Ibs. 12 ozs. of resin and i Ib. n ozs. of Burgundy 

 pitch. At the same time, melt 9 ozs. of tallow ; pour the 

 latter into the former, while both are hot, and stir the 

 mixture thoroughly. Then add 18 ozs. of red ochre, 

 dropping it in gradually and stirring the mixture at the 

 same time. 



15. Black pitch, 28 parts ; Burgundy pitch, 28 parts ; 

 beeswax, 16 parts ; grease, 14 parts ; yellow ochre, 14 

 parts. 



16. Black pitch, 28 Ibs. ; Burgundy pitch, 28 Ibs. ; yel- 

 low wax, 16 Ibs. ; suet or tallow, 14 Ibs. ; sifted ashes, 14 



