PROPAGATION BY GRAFTING 



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If you adopt this method, instead of trying to graft all your 

 stock at once, it would be wise to pot two-thirds of your stock 

 at first, and the remainder about a month later. Stock for later 

 grafting may be left in the cases in a cold shed away from 

 frost. The case may be the same width as any ordinary bench, 

 but not so wide as to be awkward to work in. It may be 

 twelve inches high outside and eighteen inches high at the 



A cion just cut off the plant 



ridge. The shape of it does not matter so long as the essentials 

 are adhered to. The sash and top boards should be painted 

 and the lower parts should receive a good coating of lime 

 wash. About four inches of sifted ashes should be spread on 

 the bottom. These should be packed down and well watered, 



