Tools and 
(Budding- and Pruning Knife) 
BUDDING, PRUNING, AND 
GRAFTING KNIFE 
Made of the finest steel. The Oval 
blade may be used for T-budding. 
Small pocket size 3 15-8 inches stag 
handle finely finished. $1.35 each, 
postpaid. (Texas Pecan Patch Buil¬ 
der See page 4.) 
These shcavs are made of the finest 
steel and will stand heavy work in 
top working pecan trees and walnut 
trees. Length 8% inches — an ex¬ 
ceptional value. Security plate and 
leather closure. Price $2.60 each, 
postpaid. 
(Kunde & Son Pruning Shears) 
Dll SON PRUNING SAW: Made like a hand saw. Stiff narrow blade, 26 inches 
long; 5 teeth to the inch. Special beveled teeth cutting on both draw and push 
stroke. Reinforced handle. This is the best saw we have found for topping pecan 
and walnut trees. Price $4.20 each. (Mailed direct from factory.) Postpaid. 
(I)isston Folding Saw) 
DISSTON FOLDING SAW 
This saw has a 10 inch blade, cut¬ 
ting on the draw stroke. May be 
carried in the hip pocket. A good 
saw for light pruning. $1.45 each. 
Postpaid. 
GRAFTING WAX: For budding, grafting, topworking orchard trees, and as a 
staler for wounds. One pound cake, 80c. Half pound cake, 50c, 4.1 pound cake, 30c. 
Postpaid. 
RUBBER BUDDING STRIPS 
ADVANTAGES 
(1) Exerts an even pressure 
without cutting the plant. The buds 
'take” more quickly with less loss. 
(2) Do not have to be cut The 
strips deteriorate and usually fall 
off in three or four weeks. 
(3) Easier anti faster to use than 
string or raffia —and save the labor 
of cutting. 
Length Width Price-100 per-1,000 
4 in. in. .15c $1.00 
7 in. % in. ,40c $2.50 
NOTE 4 inch is suitable for budding small stocks like roses, peaches, plums, 
etc., and the 7 inch is suitable for budding pecans, walnuts and persimmons 
up to % inch diameter. On pecans and walnuts we have been using a wax 
cloth patch under this rubber band. 
Dormant Grafts 
Grafts must be used while dormant to secure Rood results. We 
have learned how to preserve every bit of stored energy in graft 
or scion wood that it has while dormant and deliver them 1,000 
miles away perfectly dormant and rearing to grow. Many of 
cur fruits hear fruit the near they are set in. 
Fig. 4 shows the cut which is made about 1 inch long through 
the bark. If the bark on the stock is too thick it should be pared 
down around this cut. 
Fig. 4b shows the graft with a bevel of IV 2 inches which bevel 
is to go next to the stock in inserting. The edges and the back side 
of the tip of this bevel should have the cambium slightly exposed. 
Fig. 5 shows the graft inserted. The graft should be pushed 
down the length of the long bevel. 
Fig. 6 shows the graft tied in, ready for waxing or paraffining. 
A strong cord or twine should be used for tying this graft tightly 
and the wraps of cord should extend below the end of the graft. 
All the wound and the entire graft should be covered with melted 
paraffin, grafting wax or similiar material. Only the part of the 
end of the stub next to the graft should be covered with wax or 
melted material. 
