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leaned against one side to keep the slit half closed and open it 

 sufficiently to insert the cions one after the other. It is always 

 best to graft the branches intended to form the tree, leaving all 

 the side branches undisturbed, as they force the sap into those 

 cut off and holding the grafts. When the grafts have become 

 strong and able to perform the functions of the top, these side 

 branches are removed. 



Cleft graft and stock, prepared ready 

 for insertion. 



Cleft graft inserted in stock, ready 

 to be tied and waxed. 



Cleft Graft, for Small Stocks. In this method of graft- 

 ing the cleft is not made in the center. The cleft is made 

 from either side, as shown in accompanying figures. The cion 

 is cut from both sides, to be large at the surface side and thin 

 at the inner; then it is inserted into the cleft in the stock. 



