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the buds on the limbs is usually from 1 to 2 feet from the fork of the 

 branches. The best results are usually obtained by using two buds 

 for each limb and inserting them near the under side of the limb. 



Fig. 20. — An undesirable lemon tree of the Eureka variety rebudded with select buds from fniit-bearing 

 wood, showing the pruning of the tree preparatory to budding, position of the buds, and method of 

 • wrapping the buds mth strips of waxed cloth. 



At least one of the two buds on each limb is likely to develop, so that 

 a perfect stand can usually be secured in this manner. With old 

 trees having a thick bark the space where the buds are to be inserted 

 should be thinned dowTi with a sharp knife. In the case of older 

 trees havuig very heavy bark the bark should not only be thmned 

 down but a small section of it should be removed where the bud is 

 exposed. This precaution frequently prevents the thick bark from 

 growing over the mserted bud and killing it. 



