The practical fruit grower . stock; the thicker part of the cion at a, Fig 22, being placed out- 24 GRAFTING EXPLAINED. ward, so that when the wedge in the cleft is withdrawn, thepressure of the stock shall be directly upon thetwo cambium regions. A horizontal view ofvv the completed cleft-graft is represented in , and a view in perspective in Fig. 24. Inthe above operation the important points to in-sure success are: 1. A clean, smooth cut upon the cion. 2. The perfect union of the two inner barksor cambiun layers. 3. Rapid work, that the cut parts may not beexposed long to the air. Aft
The practical fruit grower . stock; the thicker part of the cion at a, Fig 22, being placed out- 24 GRAFTING EXPLAINED. ward, so that when the wedge in the cleft is withdrawn, thepressure of the stock shall be directly upon thetwo cambium regions. A horizontal view ofvv the completed cleft-graft is represented in , and a view in perspective in Fig. 24. Inthe above operation the important points to in-sure success are: 1. A clean, smooth cut upon the cion. 2. The perfect union of the two inner barksor cambiun layers. 3. Rapid work, that the cut parts may not beexposed long to the air. After the grafts have been put in and the wedge driven out, thewhole cut surface must be covered with grafting wax, to excludeboth air and moisture. A very good article may be purchased ofseedsmen and dealers in nurserymens supplies, or it may be made. Fig. 22.
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