286 Method of Securing the Scion in Grafting. 



with a brush ; heated in this manner, the wax appears to 

 retain its pliability better than when exposed more immedi- 

 ately to the action of fire. 



I have the pleasure to hear from a Practical Gardener who 

 tried the above method last season, that he found it answer 

 completely, except in an instance where he had been over 

 sparing in material ; — a hint, that the wax should be spread 

 evenly on the paper, and not too thinly. 



