Cions Showing One, Two, and Three Buds 



A cion with a single bud, like that in the center 0} 



the picture, will serve the purpose, and may 'be employed 



where wood is precious, as in case 0/ a single seedling 0/ a choice 



variety. Ordinarily, however, u cion is cut to include two or 



three buds, thus making allowance for the possible Jailure 0/ 



one or more buds. Small twigs like these, ij grajted 



near the ends oj branches of an old tree will 



bear Jruit in perhaps half the time that 



would be required if they were 



left on their ovm roots. 



