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Fig. 81. Inserting {d) and secueing 

 Rose Buds {c). 



to budding ; indeed, we avoid any interference as much as possible, until the 

 autumn or early spring when pruning. Then cut away 

 all growth of the stock beyond the inserted bud, and 

 you will soon have a promising plant, as represented 

 in Fig. 82 ; but if the buds are inserted too far from 

 the stem a calamity may occur the following season 

 in the rose growth being blown out; if the bud is 

 close to the stem and the growth further supported as 

 shown, a safe and permanent union of the rose growth 

 with the briar is soon effected. 



Grafting. — This method of increasing roses is much 

 more practised than formerly, and is easily explained by the aid of a few sketches. 

 In rig. 83 we have a plan known as whip or side grafting. The rose wood needs 

 to be dormant in this case, and the close of the year is an 

 excellent time for the operation. Pot some dwarf stocks, or 

 lift a few and place in light soil under cover for a couple of 

 weeks, then shake away the soil and graft as illustrated, once 

 more getting the rose growth as closely upon the roots as pos- 

 sible. Pieces of briar root may be used as stocks, when suckers 

 will be entirely avoided. Prepare the graft or scion as shown 

 at a. It is well for the novice to cut a little tongue or slit 

 upwards at c/, and after cutting away the stock ^, to make a 

 corresponding, but downward, cut at c. Both the graft and 

 stock are cut away so as to fit truly, and when placed together 

 should be as represented in e. The lower end of the graft must 

 come well down to the bottom of the cut upon the stock, and if 

 slightly overlapping as at / will be better. It is here that a 

 junction first forms, and if not well-cemented together at this 

 point, decay may set in. Tie together firmly, then pot and keep 

 close in a propagating case with a slight bottom heat, and a top 

 temperature of 65° to 70". 



Fig. 84 shows a second method, and one generally practised 

 when the stocks are in sap, and the rose growth less matured. 

 After cutting off the top of the stock, make a cut and lift the bark similar to budding. 



Fig. 82. Rose Geoti 

 FEOM Beiae Stock. 



a, Growth near the 

 stem, and supported ; 

 h, too far from the stem, 

 and blown out. 



