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BUDDING. 



Budding or inoculating is a much more simple op- 

 eration than grafting and generally to be preferred, 

 especially in cases where the trees are small. As 

 there is nothing in the operation of budding or inocu- 

 lating the Mulberry different from that of any common 

 fruit trees, we refer the reader to the numerous horti- 

 cultural works, in which the subject is fully discussed 

 and ample directions given for its skilful performance. 



LAYERS. 



The propagation of trees by layers is one of the ea- 

 siest methods to multiply them of which we have any 

 knowledge. This operation is performed by laying 

 down the branches of the tree, fastening them to the 

 ground with a pin- having a hook upon it and cover- 

 ing them, to the depth of several inches, with earth. 

 In performing this operation care must be taken to 

 leave the end of the branch above the surface of the 

 earth, scarifying that part of the branch which is 

 covered, has also a tendency to cause it to throw out 

 roots more rapidly and vigorously. 



The following spring the branch is separated from 

 the parent stock, and transplanted. The number of 

 trees which in this manner may be obtained from a, 

 single stock is astonishing. 



CUTTINGS. 



Another method of propagating the Mulberry is by 

 means of Cuttings. To produce trees by cuttings, 

 the perpendicular shoots, and especially such as ter- 

 minate branches, should be selected. These are to 



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