. Nature-study; a manual for teachers and students. Nature study. THE SCHOOL GARDEN 289 3 \M portance of grafting. There are many different forms of grafting. Several of the more common methods are given. Root Grafting: This consists of growing choice scion stems or tvi^igs upon hardy 1 roots. The stocks are usually grown from seeds, and may be those raised in the school nursery or may be bought at slight expense. The scions are cut in the dormant state in midwinter, and kept in sand in a cool and moist place till grafting time, usually in March or April. Let the children bring twigs from choi
. Nature-study; a manual for teachers and students. Nature study. THE SCHOOL GARDEN 289 3 \M portance of grafting. There are many different forms of grafting. Several of the more common methods are given. Root Grafting: This consists of growing choice scion stems or tvi^igs upon hardy 1 roots. The stocks are usually grown from seeds, and may be those raised in the school nursery or may be bought at slight expense. The scions are cut in the dormant state in midwinter, and kept in sand in a cool and moist place till grafting time, usually in March or April. Let the children bring twigs from choice kinds of apples. Cut pieces several inches in length with three or four buds. When ready to graft, clean the scions and stock. Cut pieces of root six or eight inches long, and about a quarter of an inch thick. The stock of the apple must be about two years old. The twigs of the scion should be from well-seasoned wood of the last season's growth. With a sharp knife cut the top of the root and the lower end of the scion at the same slant. Select stocks and scions of the same diameter if possible. Cut out a thin wedge from each. Fig. 104. Grafting Methods. A. Tongiie-graftinif, ^. Stock and scion separate. z. United. 3. Bound with grafting-cloth. E. Plain whip-grafting. C. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Holtz, Frederick Leopold, 1870-. New York, C. Scribner's Sons
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