Method of Securing the Scion in Grafting. 



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but in several instances have found the strength of the paper 

 sufficient to sustain the scion in its place. With the advan- 

 tage of avoiding any unequal pressure of the bark, the neat- 

 ness and convenience of this method will, I doubt not, re- 

 commend it to the practice of Amateurs, and I have equal 

 confidence that its cheapness and utility will secure it a 

 favourable reception with Practical Gardeners. 



I shall be much gratified to find my communication 

 thought useful ; and be indebted to you for the chance of 

 rendering it more known. 



I remain, 

 dear Sir, yours truly, 



Loughton, Essex, DAVID POWELL. 



\Sth January 1823. 



POSTSCRIPT. 

 The grafting-wax is recommended by Miller, and also 

 in the several Cyclopedias, under the head of Grafting, as 

 composed of the following materials, with trifling variations 

 as to proportion. I have used, 



lib. of pitch 



lib. of resin 



£lb. of bees-wax 



pb. of hogs-lard 



Jib. of turpentine, 

 melted, and well mixed together. By placing the compo- 

 sition in an earthen pan over boiling water it may be kept in 

 such a state of fluidity as to be easily spread on the paper 



