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INDOOR GRAFTING. 



This method, as illustrated in Figures Nos. 32, 33, and 34, is practiced 

 mostly indoor, in the greenhouse, or under frames. The stock is not entirely 

 cut off, as shown in the illustration, but about one half of the foliage is 

 removed. The operation is performed by cutting into the stock, simply 

 pressing the knife slightly, so that when the cut above it is made it will 

 form at the lower part a cut in the shape of a V. This cut is made right 

 and directly over a bud (a leaf) on the stock; this has the tendency of 

 drawing to the graft nutritious sap, which keeps it alive, and aids it in unit- 

 ing with the stock. The graft is then trimmed, leaving to it about one 

 third of the leaves, as shown in the illustration, and inserted as shown in 

 Figure No. 33. Care should be taken that both barks fit exactly on one 

 side, while the other side does not matter, as it heals over in time. The 

 graft may be waxed, if the operator so desires, but it is immaterial, unless 

 under low heat, or no heat at all. After the graft has started, the stock 

 above the bud is cut back, as shown in Figure No. 34, when they may be 

 removed to the open air or planted in nursery. 



The above described methods of budding and grafting are very simple, 

 and can be performed by any untrained hand. 



ADVICE TO GROWERS. 



At present there is considerable inquiry in regard to new varieties. 

 Among the first questions asked is, " Which is the best variety? " I wish I 

 were able to answer this question, but regret that it cannot be answered 

 even if the varieties now fruiting were something of the past. The fruit 

 grower who expects to succeed in the race of success must study for him- 

 self (which he generally does), investigate what is now being done, and 

 not jump at hasty conclusions, as the many who have planted the Redding 

 or California Picholine, on the advice that it was the best olive, before it 

 had borne fruit. It is yet too early to even say which six varieties are the 

 best, having had only this year's production. In another year much will 

 be known, and I will do all that lies in my power in the furtherance of the 

 investigation. All the varieties now fruiting will be subjected to a test, 

 both for pickling and oil; the results will be given in a subsequent article. 

 In the meantime, my advice to growers is, to plant whatever stock they 

 can get; all stocks are good, and can be grafted or budded even after 

 several years of growth. Enough trees of new varieties cannot be had, 

 unless at very high prices, but the Redding Picholine stock is cheap, and 

 plenty of it can be obtained; it is also very easy to raise. Afterwards it 

 is an easy matter to graft or bud them with the buds or grafts from a few 

 small trees. 



In conclusion I desire to express my thanks to Mr. John Rock, of Niles, 

 for assistance rendered me, in indentifying varieties, and he is deserving 

 the thanks of the fruit growers, for having distributed at his own expense, 

 many of the varieties now fruiting. My thanks are also due to Mr. Chas. 

 A. Wetmore, of Livermore, Mr. Geo. E. Ladd, of Atwater, and to Mr. Juan 

 Gallegos, of Mission San Jose, for the generous aid I have received at their 

 hands. 



Mr. Gray moved that the thanks of the convention be tendered to Mr. 

 Lelong, for his able essay on the olive. 

 Carried. 



