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ventive to the wood dying back. The scion is then prepared (which 
should always contain three or four buds) in like manner as the 
stocks; at the lower end of 
the scion a sloping cut is 
made downwards, and, by re- 
versing the knife, a slit or 
tongue is made in it upwards, 
which should correspond with 
that in the stock into which 
it is then inserted. One of 
the buds should be at the 
lower extremity to assist the 
union. 
The bark of the scion and 
the bark of the stock must 
be placed in close contact on 
one side; the other is im- 
material, as soon as it heals 
over. The union of the two, 
scion and stock, should be 
complete and fit firmly. The 
grafts are then either waxed 
over or wrapped with waxed 
paper. 
; ; This completes the opera- 
> Aine Seem ,%aTRE sloRtne cut. tion. ‘The earth may then be 
tongue, B. The stock. d. The sloping banked on either side with a 
A chats, anioleneee of page ie hoe, and nothing more is done 
cut or tongue. C. The scion inserted, until they begin to start, 
peace der. wasine. when they require attention, 
especially in keeping them clear of weeds and all undesirable 
growths, suckers, ete. 
Roor GRAFTING. 
For root grafting the seedlings of one or two years’ growth are 
taken up and the best roots eut into pieces about four inches long. 
These are taken indoors, washed free from all dirt, and grafted as 
follows: the operation is performed in the same manner as on 
the seedlings, out of doors as previously described. The oblique or 
sloping cut or tongue is made in the root; and the scion, which 
should be three or four inches long, is likewise prepared and in- 
serted, as shown in Fig. 8. 
It is then waxed over, either with wax or waxed paper; the 
latter, however, is much preferred. The grafts are then put -away 
jn sand until planting time, in Febriiary,* in the following manner: 
* August in Australia. 
