AND FLOWER-GARDEN DIRECTORY. 43 
PROPAGATION BY GRAFTING. 
This mode of propagation is performed by five different methods, 
which will be found described under their respective heads, viz: 
WHIP-GRAFTING. 
This operation is performed in March and April, by first cutting 
off the top of the stock at the desired height. Enter the knife ata 
smooth place, about three inches below the top, and cut upwards 
at an acute angle, thereby shaping the stock to a wedge-like form. 
Having the scion prepared, from four to five inches in length, slope 
the bottom so as to fit the stock as near as possible, that the inner 
rinds of both may correspond, especially on the outer side and bot- 
tom, as shown in fig. 7. Hold the graft carefully in its position, 
Fig. 1. 
bandage with tempered clay or grafting-wax. The union is formed 
by the rind or sap, which is directly between the bark and wood, 
