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stock. Being satisfied on this point, which is essential to the suc- 
cess of the operation, bind up all except the bud, with either mat- 
ting, soft twist, or strips of cotton-cloth, (which should be moder- 
ately dampened,) as shown in fig. 6. The bud should be left free 
to the air, but protected from the sun or very wet weather, either 
of which may defeat the object in view. At the expiration of two 
weeks, the success of the undertaking will be known; and, if suc- 
cessful, in three weeks thereafter, the bandages should be gradu- 
ally removed, when the stock should be cut off about two inches 
above the bud, which will tend to strengthen both bud and stock. 
As soon as the bud commences to make wood, the remaining por- 
tion of the stock above the bud. should be removed in a neat man- 
ner. Care must be taken, however, not to injure the bud, for the 
least carelessness might remove the same from the stock. All 
suckers must be removed, otherwise they will divert the sap from 
the bud, in which case it must certainly perish. As the bud 
progresses in growth, it should be supported against high winds. 
Tn the fall, cut the plant down to within a foot of where the bud 
was inserted, which will greatly strengthen it. Buds or scions may 
be safely transported to any reasonable distance by wrapping them 
in damp moss or paper, having first deprived them of their foliage. 
