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A cleft is then made, splitting the shoot down to the first 

 retained node ; the cleft must cut into that node, but not 

 overreach it (Fig. 68 m ri)." 



" The scion is selected amongst similar shoots of the variety 

 to be propagated (Fig 72). The extremity is cut in such a 

 way as to preserve the top bud and two open leaves (x y). 



Fig. 68. Fig. 69. 



Herbaceous Graft. Preparation of 

 stock. 



Fig. 72. 



Herbaceous Graft. Preparation of 

 scion. 



These two leaves are cut away, leaving a small part of the 

 petiole (c c' and d cT), the tendrils e e are also cut away 

 with the terminal bud (b b'), and the bottom of the scion is 

 cut wedge shape (Figs. 70 and 71). The angle of the wedge 

 (a b c) should not be too acute that is to say, that the 

 sides (abed) should be rather short ; the wedge should be 

 cut in the node itself, being careful not to touch the eye and 

 the petiole. 



S "The scion thus prepared is fitted into the cleft so as to 

 replace the eye of the stock by that of the scion (Fig. 73), 

 and the joint is bound with wool or raffia. 



