GRAFTING. 



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effect, cut off the stem or branches of the subject about 

 three inches above the bud ; this is done to stimulate 

 the development of the bud. 



7th. When the buds begin to vegetate, support them 

 by a stake (A, fig. 25), fastened against the stem of the 



Pig. 25. Support for 

 Shield Graft. 



Fig. 26. Double Shield 

 Graft. 



subject, in order to protect them from the violence of 

 the winds. 



8th. Eemove the shoots that grow from the stem of 

 the subject, and follow the directions given for branch 

 grafting. 



9th. Cut the head of the subject D at the line B 

 (fig. 25) in the winter following. 



Shield grafts (or budding) are almost always used 

 for young fruit trees. If they have not been successful 

 (that no time may be lost), replace them by branch 

 grafting in the following spring. 



