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THE ART OF 



sulphate of copper secures them admirably from the attacks 

 of vermin. 



Staking the Graft. 

 In the case of stocks which have been headed down 

 so as to leave a slump, as soon as the shoots of the 



Mode of tying up and securing the 

 Graft on a tall Standard. 



Mode of tying up several Grafts 

 on the same Stock. 



graft attain the length of 4 inches, they should be fastened 

 up to the stump. Later on, a stake or prop must be employed. 

 In the case of a young stock which has been crown-grafted, a 

 flexible rod (A), fastened to the stem by both ends, may be 

 used for tying up the shoots (B, B) of the graft. If there are 



