Propagation of the Pecan 



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inches. The young shoots are securely tied to these supports. 

 They should be removed as soon as the sprouts are strong 

 enough to support themselves. 



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Figure 15. — Bark-graft inserted, wrapped and 

 waxed, a, Wedge inserted between bark and twine 

 for purpose of closing opening on either side of cion; 

 6, bark pared down to make it more pliable and pre- 

 vent splitting ; c, cut surface of cion. 



All wounds caused by bark-grafting should be kept care- 

 fully waxed or painted until completely healed. 



In case the cions die, one or two selected sprouts should be 

 allowed to grow from each stub, and they can either be patch- 

 budded the following July or chip-budded the next spring. 



