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only two grew, and neither of these mfcde good growth. Of 400 wedge 

 grafts (the method practiced with the cherry, plum and pear) about 40 

 per cent, grew and nearly all made fine growth. An examination shows 

 a perfect union between cion and stock. 



The silver poplars are difficult to grow from cuttings, so that any 

 method of propagation that will increase the number of these trees, 

 especially the beautiful Russian forms, is worthy of notice. The 

 growth of cuttings and poplar grafts during the season is shown in the 

 following table: 



