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several simple methods of root grafting; three, whip 

 grafting, tongue grafting, and saddle grafting, will be ex- 

 plained. In each case it is necessary to get the growing 

 tissues (cambium layers) to coincide. If they do not, they 

 will fail to unite. This growing tissue, or cambium layer 

 is just inside the inner bark. Before grafting, the tops of 

 the seedlings should be removed as the roots only are to 

 be used. Thoroughly wash the roots (this is very essen- 

 tial in order to keep the knife sharp). Cut them into 

 pieces five or six inches long. Each piece more than one- 

 eighth inch thick will make a root graft. When the upper 

 or distal end of the scion has been cut, the cut surface 

 should be covered by grafting wax. 



WHIP GRAFTING 



For plain whip grafting, make long slanting cuts on 

 the upper end of the root and the lower end of the scion so 



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