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tion an inch or two above the bud, so as to direct the 

 growth of the plant to the new bud. 



2. In late summer or early fall budding the process is 

 the same as that of spring budding, except in this case 



a 



FIG. 73. STAGES IN BUDDING. 



A. T-shaped incision. . Ready to receive the hud. C. The hud. 

 D, Inserting the bud. E. Inserted and wrapped. 



the leaves are present, and should be removed as soon 

 as the scion is cut, leaving a portion of the petiole 

 intact. 



III. Grafting. 



Points which must not be overlooked to secure 

 a successful graft: (i) The cambium layer of 

 the scion must coincide with that of the stock 

 at least in one point, so that the sap may flow 

 uninterruptedly ; this will be the more certainly 

 effected if all the cuts and incisions be made 

 smoothly with a sharp knife. 



(2) 'A moderate pressure must be provided, 

 so that union may take place. 



