ESSENTIAL POINTS IN GRAFTING.
The scions should bo taken from healthy, fruitful trees; disease and other characteristics can bo transmitted by scions as easily as by seeds. The scions should be removed a.nd "heeled" in some time- before using. Always use a sharp knife, and secure clean cuts. To havo to trim a cut or surface a second time- is against success. Do not tie tho grafts too tightly, as. this checks the ilow of sap. Broad strands, of raffia or strips of old cloth are best. Always see that at least one side of the bark of the stock and of the scion are in close contact. A good join on one side is better than a poor ono on two. Have everything ready before cutting the stock or scion. Be steady and careful, but remember the sa ire quickly the surfaces are joined alter cutting tlie more chance of success. "A good grafter is a quick grafter."
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 125, 28 May 1932, Page 6 (Supplement)
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159ESSENTIAL POINTS IN GRAFTING. Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 125, 28 May 1932, Page 6 (Supplement)
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