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MODES OF GRAFTING. 



into strips, these being afterwards bound up around the graft. 

 In both these methods the scion and stock should be as nearly 

 as possible of the same diameter. 



The following plan of grafting is adopted by some American 

 horticulturists in the case of the Vine. After the sap is flowing 

 in the spring, tie a ligature tightly around the stock (a), and in 

 selecting the scion prefer one which is naturally bent, as in our 



flu te- Grafting. 



Sow Vine-Graff. 



figure : cut two slits, as at b c, and then cut the scion a 

 trifle longer than the distance between these cuts, and shape 

 the ends in a wedge-shaped manner, but rather unequally, so 

 as to avoid cutting the pith on one side. Insert both ends of 

 the scion into the slits carefully, and if need be, secure it in 

 its place, and increase its natural pressure on the cut surface 

 by a ligature, as at d. If the operation is neatly performed no 

 tying is required ; but a coat of mastic should be applied to 

 keep out the air and wet. After the union is thoroughly estab- 

 lished, both stock and scion may be pruned or shortened as 

 desired. 



In France numerous experiments have recently been made 

 with American Grape stocks, which, having vigorous roots, are 

 able to resist the ravages of the Phylloxera. The grafting may 

 be done in the shed or propagating-house, and, if tied neatly 

 and anointed with mastic, is very successful ; and specimens so 



