GRAFTING- AND BUDDING. 



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year. If the separation of the lower part of the scion from 

 the ground can be dispensed with, its chances of a lengthened 

 existence will be doubled. If it is necessary, however, it is 



(Cutting-Grafting on a tall Stock, 

 best accomplished gradually by successive annular incisions, 

 which will by degrees accustom it to draw its sustenance 

 entirely from the stock. 



