GRATING CUTTINGS ON ROOTS.
In preparing small cuttings to graft upon roots, the chief thing is to have the cut ends fit, so that the inner bark shall match at least on one side and at the end, as shown in the cut. These grafted cuttings may be quickly dibbled in, making a hole deep enough to receive the entire length except a bud or two above the surface. Holding the cutting in the hole at the right depth with the left hand, push the earth firmly against the cutting with the dibble, as you would in planting a cabbage. For lack of such firming the earth there are many failures.. The fall, after the leaves have dropped, is generally preferred for taking the cuttings ; but they may be taken much later. Koot cuttings a foot or so long are ber%t preparod betorc the buds swell in the spring. Plant at an angle of about forty-tive degrees, or as near as you can to their natural poMtion.
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Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 277, 30 June 1888, Page 6
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167GRATING CUTTINGS ON ROOTS. Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 277, 30 June 1888, Page 6
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