MODES OF GRAFTING. 



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is sliced into a wedge shape, and inserted as shown in our 

 figure. In the case of the Camellia, the stocks are generally 

 prepared in pots and grafted in this manner ; and laid on their 



Whip or Tongue Grafting. 



Side- Grafting, 



sides or sloped obliquely in a close propagating case, and in a 

 moderate heat, they take vefy readily without any tying what- 

 ever. Gardenias also do well treated in 

 the same way. Care must be taken to 

 make the cut nearly vertical, as this does 

 not weaken the stock so much as an 

 oblique or deep cut, and exposes more 

 uniting matter at the same time. This 

 mode of grafting is well known to the 

 Japanese, who largely practise it for the 

 multiplication of Oaks, Kakis, &c. 



Crown-Grafting. This is a very useful 

 mode, especially when the stock is much 

 larger and older than the graft. As shown 

 in our engraving, the stock is headed off, 

 and a downward slit, say two inches in 

 length, is made through the bark; one 

 side of the bark only is raised if the scion 

 is small, but both sides may be raised if it 

 is a large one. The graft is cut sloping or wedge-shaped with 

 a notch, and this rests firmly on the top of the stock. After 



Crown- Grafting. 



