8 14 GLOSSARY. 



Stock, a seedling tree, in which a bud is inserted or grafted. 



Stone-fruit, a drupe ; fruit having an outer fleshy portion enclos- 

 ing a stone. 



Stop, to pinch or cut off the point of a shoot, to prevent its 

 further growth. 



Strike, to emit roots. 



Succulent, juicy. 



Tap-root, the main descending root. 



Tendril, a modified branch or leaf used for climbing. 



Terminal bud, the bud terminating the main stem or growing 

 branch. 



Trellis, an upright flat frame, for training fruit-trees or grape* 

 vines upon its face. 



Wilding, a natural seedling. 



Work, a term applied to the budding or grafting of tree*. 



