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tion of bark bearing the bud. It is also called T budding 

 because of the T-shaped cut made in the stock for the 

 insertion of the bud. This method of budding is also called 

 eye budding by some propagators. 



Fig. 36. — A good type of non-folding budding knife. 



The bud is cut from the stock by either a downward or an 

 upward sloping cut. A sharp knife is necessary in removing 



Fig. 37. — An excellent type of a folding budding knife. 



the bud, and as little of the wood as possible should remain 

 attached to the bark. While it has never been proved that 



Fig. 38. — Several views of the bud for shield budding, showing the 

 shield-like shape. 



the wood is very injurious, it is apparent that an inert object 

 back of the bud would interpose a foreign substance and 

 would prevent the complete union of the bud with the stock. 

 After the bud has been removed it resembles a shield in shape 



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