Quince cultureAn illustrated hand-book for the propagation and cultivation of the quince with descriptions of its varieties, insect enemies, diseases, and their remedies . rig. 28.—LARGE CUTTrNG. Fig, 29,—ROOT-GRAFTING. warmer than the earth, buds are excited more than roots;and when the ground is warmest, root growth is most ex-cited. Hence the custom of burying cuttings invertedduring the winter, to keep the buds dormant while acallus is forming for the emission of roots. In preparing the small cuttings to receive the pieces ofroots grafted on them- the chief thing is to have theii PROPAGATI
Quince cultureAn illustrated hand-book for the propagation and cultivation of the quince with descriptions of its varieties, insect enemies, diseases, and their remedies . rig. 28.—LARGE CUTTrNG. Fig, 29,—ROOT-GRAFTING. warmer than the earth, buds are excited more than roots;and when the ground is warmest, root growth is most ex-cited. Hence the custom of burying cuttings invertedduring the winter, to keep the buds dormant while acallus is forming for the emission of roots. In preparing the small cuttings to receive the pieces ofroots grafted on them- the chief thing is to have theii PROPAGATION OF THE QUINCE. 59 cut ends fit, so tliat tlic inner ])ark sliall match at leaston ono side and at the end of the cutting. These grafted cuttings may be (juickly dibbled a hole deep enough to receive the whole lengthexcept a bud or two above the surface. Holding thecutting in the hole at the right deptli with tlie lefthand, push the earth firmly against the cutting with thedibl)le, as you would in planting a cabbage. For lack ofsucli firming the earth there are many failures. The fall, after the leaves have dropped, is generallypreferred for taking
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