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ijig. 103. The ground is then filled in firmly around the 

 stock, up to the bud at the top of the scion. The whole 



Fig. 103. 



-should be covered with a mulch of some light material, 

 such as hay or straw, as a protection against freezing, 



Fig. 104. 



•which sometimes raises the scions from the stocks. Re- 

 move the mulch in spring as soon as freezing is over. 

 The stocks should be vigorous and healthy. Scions are 



