. The propagation of plants ; giving the principles which govern the development and growth of plants, their botanical affinities and peculiar properties; also, descriptions of the process by which varieties and species are crossed or hybridized, and the many different methods by which cultivated plants may be propagated and multiplied . Plant propagation. PROPAGATION BT GKAiTOrG. 211 larger without making any material difference in the re- sult ; the two sides of the stock are cut ofE in a sloping direction, forming a wedge, as shown in figure 86; the lower end of the cion is trimmed out on t
. The propagation of plants ; giving the principles which govern the development and growth of plants, their botanical affinities and peculiar properties; also, descriptions of the process by which varieties and species are crossed or hybridized, and the many different methods by which cultivated plants may be propagated and multiplied . Plant propagation. PROPAGATION BT GKAiTOrG. 211 larger without making any material difference in the re- sult ; the two sides of the stock are cut ofE in a sloping direction, forming a wedge, as shown in figure 86; the lower end of the cion is trimmed out on the inside so that it will fit upon the stock, as shown. Young Apple, Pear, and other fruit trees, when three or four feet high, are often top-grafted in this manner, although what is. Fig. 86.—saudlb GBAFTniO. Fig. 87.—MODIFIED SADDLE Fig. 88.—KNIGHT'S GBAETING. SADDLE GRAFTIIIG. called a splice graft will answer equally well and can be applied far more expeditiously. Sometimes the saddle graft is so modified that it is intermediate between the cleft and the saddle, as shown in figure 87. Another form of saddle grafting, introduced by Mr. Thomas A. Knight, of England, in 1811, is shown in fig- ure 88. Of this Mr. Knight says that " it is never at- tempted until the usual season of grafting is passed, and. 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 Fuller, Andrew Samuel, 1828-1896. New York : Orange Judd
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