Propagation by Grafting. 217 
399, Approach Grafting is now seldom employed, ex- 
cept in a few plants that unite poorly by other methods. It 
is only possible between two plants in close pxoximity, or 
between parts of the same plant, since the graft is not sev- 
ered from the parent until it has united with the stock. 
The plants are nourished by their own roots until the union 
takes place. 
Approach grafting is performed during, or just previous 
to, the growing season. The parts are held in contact by 
binding them with raffia; the juncture should also be waxed 
if the work is done in the open air. 
Two methods of approach grafting are in use. 
a. A shaving reaching into the 
cambium layer is removed from 
both stock and graft on the sides 
toward each other (Fig. 125), and 
Fic. 125. Fie. 126. 
Fig. 125. Two plants prepared for approach grafting. The cut surfaces a, a, 
are to be placed together and bound. 
Fig. 126. Two plants bound together for approach grafting. (After Bailey). 
the cut surfaces are brought together and closely bound 
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