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untouched. A scion may then be inserted in each of the 

 clefts. This might be termed double cleft-grafting, but the 

 method of oblique cleft-grafting is to be preferred. This 

 mode of grafting is based on the preparation of the scion. In 

 cutting the scion (A) in the manner of the section [of), we 

 contrive to have on the back of the cut part (a) a bud (b), 



Cleft-Grafting with a Single Bud. 



which will be inserted in the cleft (c) of the stock (B), as 

 represented at 0. From this will spring a vigorous scion, on 

 which the wind will have no effect. It may be tied up against 

 the upper part of the graft. Bandage and apply mastic. Our 

 next illustration shows a scion (A), furnished with a single 

 bud (a), which will be inserted in the cleft of the stock. At b 

 is seen a section of the cut part of the scion ; at B the cleft 

 in the stock ; and at C the scion finally inserted. Nothing 



