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GRAFTING. 



the first summer, and likewise for its healing 

 well over, for the graft derives by far more 

 nourishment from the bottom than the side ; but 

 be sure do not let your scion go below the 

 slice on the stock. By this practice you put 

 on the graft in the centre of the stock, which is 

 much better than putting it on the side, and 

 by this practice you need not tie your grafts 

 a second time. 



TYING OF GRAFTS. 



Par. 4. — Having given the necessary in- 

 structions for the grafter, tying of grafts is 

 the next consideration: the tying is done by a 

 man who follows the grafter; he must have his 

 bass or matting 1 cut in lengths about one foot 

 and a half long, or if the stocks are large, it 

 may be longer; this tied in small bundles 

 should be taken one at a time, (after dipping it 

 in water to make it tough) and tied in the 

 string of the apron, putting one end in the 

 apron to keep it moist : the bass should be 

 strong, otherwise should it break, if the grafter 

 be quick, he will have to wait for the man 



