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when fully ripened and the leaves have fallen. The 

 recommendation to cut and plant as early as possible in 

 the fall is given, as it has been found that many species 

 will emit roots before winter sets in, as shown in Tig. 35. 



Pig, 



-Cutting rooted in 

 the fall. 



FiQ. 26.— Properly cut 



grape-cutting. 



It is usual to make all ripe wood-cuttings about eight 

 inches long, cutting quite close to a bud at the lower end 

 and half an inch or more from a bud at the top. Cuttings 

 of the willow and some other species will emit roots at 



