Lesson I 



For Grafting-Cloth: Melt four parts of 

 unbleached resin and one part of beef tallow 

 over a slow fire. Spread this evenly over 

 cotton cloth with a brush or stick. Tack 

 the cloth to a board or box, which 

 should be warm. When cool, roll 

 up and keep in a cool moist place 

 until needed. 



For Scions: Cut the ends of branches 

 or twigs of desired varieties. Cut off only- 

 wood of the previous summer's growth. 

 Label carefully and place (lying flat) in 

 sand or moss and store in a cool moist 

 place. Scions can be cut any time, when 

 not frozen, after the leaves fall in autumn 

 until the first of April. 



For Grafting-Wax: Melt together four 

 parts of imbleached resin, two parts of 

 beeswax and one part of beef tallow over a 

 slow fire. When thoroughly melted, cool 

 slightly and pour into cold water. Work 

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