TYING OF GRAFTS. 11 



TYING OF GRAFTS- 



Par. 4. Having given the necessary in- 

 structions for the grafter, tying of grafts is 

 the next consideration : the tying is done by a 

 man who follows the grafter ; he must have his 

 bass or matting cut in lengths about one 

 foot and a half long, or if the stocks are large, 

 it may be longer ; this tied in small bundles 

 should be taken one at a time, (after dipping it 

 in water to make it tough) and tied in the 

 string of the apron, putting one end in the 

 apron to keep it moist ; the bass should be 

 strong, otherwise should it break if the grafter 

 be quick, he will have to wait for the man 

 who ties : the man being now prepared, he 

 should begin to tie about four stocks behind 

 the grafter, and keep about that distance, 

 which will give the grafter room. 



The bass should be placed firm against the 

 bottom of the scion, and not let slip, which 

 will prevent the scion from being put out of its 

 place ; this is very necessary to be observed, 

 for if the scion is removed by the tying, it 

 is useless for the grafter to be particular 

 about putting the grafts on ; he should then 

 tie it tight round till it comes to the top of the 

 stock, where it should have a tight hitch to 



