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Fig. 242. — Various methods of grafting, (i) Root grafting in its differ- 

 ent stages, o, Scion cut for insertion; b, stock prepared to receive ttie 

 scion; c, stock and scion united; d, the same tied up with waxed cord. 

 (2) Cleft grafting (Herbaceous), a, Scion ready for insertion; b, stock; 

 c, stock and scion united; d, the same tied up with raffia; c, cleft grafting 

 (woody). Stock with two scions. (3) Saddle grafting, a, Scion; b, 

 stock; c, scion and stock joined. (4) Budding, a, Budstick; b, T-shaped 

 cut in bark of stock; c, bud ready for ir(sertion; d, stock with bud inserted; 

 e, the same tied up with raffia. (From Brooklyn Botanic Garden Leajlels.) 



