ORCHARD FRUIT TREE CULTURE 



is not long enough, use two. Even a bird alighting on the scion 

 would probably displace it if the binding was deficient or loose. 

 Every turn of the raffia round the stock should fit in compact and 



FIG. 10 



Scion in situ 



on Stock 



FIG. ii 



Stock headed Stock ready for 



back Scion 



close to the one above it and make a covering practically impervious 

 to the weather, after which, in order to make assurance doubly sure, 

 the whole is covered with a layer of grafting wax. (See Figs. 

 iiAand B.) 



