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How TO BUD. 



The operation, to be successful, must be so performed that the 

 freshly-cut inner bark of the bud is firmly placed in close contact 

 with the growing wood or cambium of the' host. 



Several methods are used for that purpose, but there is one 

 which is more particularly practised amongst nurserymen and 

 amateur orchardists as well, and which is known as shield' or "eye" 

 budding. It is the one I propose to describe, as it is suited to most 

 deciduous trees as well as to citrus trees. 



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' Shcafo ?r Budding,- 



If the tree to be budded is too old, it is necessary to prepare it 

 for the operation by cutting off the top the previous autumn and 

 rubbing off all the shoots crowding around the stumps, except those 

 required for budding. The figure illustrates an old, coarse citron 

 tree thus rejuvenated and ready to receive buds from some choicer 

 varieties of citrus fruit. 



With the blade of the budding knife a longitudinal cut is made 

 through the bark where the bud is to be slipped, and either at the 

 top or at the base of that cut, a horizontal cut as well is made, so 



