Propagation of the Pecan 73 



Alcoholic Wax 



Resin 2 pounds 



Beeswax 1 pound 



Alcohol 180 cubic centimeters 



or 2/5 of a pint. 



The resin and beeswax should be melted over a slow fire, 

 but not allowed to boil, as this may cause the ingredients to 

 volatilize and thus vary the proportion of each. It should 

 be heated for about five minutes after it has apparently melted. 

 When it is completely melted it should be removed from 

 the fire. The mixture must be stirred constantly while cooling 

 to prevent adhering to the sides of the container and becoming 

 hard. When it has cooled to the degree that it feels warm, 

 not hot, to the palm of the hand, one should begin to add the 

 alcohol, pouring it in very slowly and stirring vigorously and 

 constantly. This should be continued until the mixture is 

 somewhat granular in texture and golden-yellow in color. 

 Pure gi^ain alcohol is the best ; wood alcohol may be used, and 

 denatured will give good results if it is known not to be 

 denatured with some substance injurious to the bud. 



LixsEED Oil Wax 



Resin 2 pounds 



Beeswax 1 pound 



Linseed oil 1 pint or enough 



to soften 



Only high-grade linseed oil, which may be purchased from 

 any drug store or paint shop, should be used. The resin and 

 beeswax are melted together and allowed to cool partially, 

 as in the making of alcoholic wax. The linseed oil is added 

 in the same way as the alcohol. 



