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methods of budding. In this method limbs having numerous 

 twigs, from half an inch to two inches long, are used. Each 

 twig is utilized for budding. The twigs are cut deep into the 

 wood, to give the bud sufficient bark. The greater part of the 

 wood in the bud is then carefully removed with the end of the 

 budding knife as shown in the figure. The buds are then 

 inserted and tied in the regular way. The leaves are partly 



Twig buds, showing how they are trimmed and removed 

 from the branch. The one on the right shows a twig bud pre- 

 pared for insertion, the wood in it having been gouged out. 



trimmed off, leaving at least a half inch of the leaf on the bud 

 to prevent the bud from drying. This method can be performed 

 at any time of the year when the sap flows freely. Best results 

 are, however, obtained early in the spring of the year, as the 

 operation can be performed to a much better advantage, the 

 buds growing and becoming strong in one season. 



