70 PLANT PROPAGATION 
the shoot slit for the bud, b the bud inserted, c the bud 
tied in. B is a branch showing buds, the lowest ones 
of which are most suitable, being in firmer wood. 
Those at the top are often useless. C represents a 
bud taken from B, a, b, and D gives an idea of how 
the wood is removed. As previously remarked when 
describing “the system, experienced budders remove 
the wood from either end. D shows its removal from 
the lower end. , 
Budding as close as possible to the main stem is most 
desirable. Raffia is superior in every way for tying, 
which should be performed as soon after the bud is 
inserted as possible. It requires much care, and, of 
course, the bud itself must be entirely free. As soon as 
the buds swell the tying material should be loosened 
and the top of the stock cut back to the level of the 
budded shoot. By budding late the buds lie dormant 
till the next spring, and the necessity of tying the 
young shoots is dispensed with for that season. The 
shoots of the briar in advance of the Rosebuds must be 
cut back, as shown.in E, so soon as the buds are 
safely established. The Manetti and other dwarf stocks 
are budded on the main shoot nearly close to or under- 
neath the ground, and if low enough to cover part of 
the rose-stem when grown the latter often roots as well 
and assist the stock. Being small, they may be grown 
in pots and removed to the required position at any 
time. 
Dog Roses, used for standards, are usually collected 
from hedgerows and sold at about 8s. per hundred. 
Manetti stocks are increased by cuttings, which, after 
making one season’s good growth, will be fit for use. 
Briars are raised from seed, which may be collected 
