THE WALNUT (Jnglans Regia). 



PLATE IX. 



2. 3. 5. 



1, Prong-bud growing, showing the stock where first cut back and waxed over; also the 



twine tied loosely to prevent the opening oi the bark and endangering the bud. 

 2 The bud prepared, ready for insertion into the slit in the stock. 



3. The stock prepared, ready to receive the bud. 



4. The bud inserted, before being tied. 



5. The operation complete. — From photographs ; natural size. 



