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Thr~ but1 is now in-.
serted in the cleft 0f
the bark. It is thrust
down part way by
the fingers, as in I$.
The dct.nils of shield-.budding.
138, bUt it is usuall~~
driven home bv pu”hing down on the leaf-stalk handle with
the back of th; knife-blade. The entire bud should pass into
the cleft ; or if a portion of it project,s a.bove, it should be
cut, off. If the bark peels freely, t,he bud will slip in easily
and will follow the cleft, but if it sticks somewhat, more care
is necessary to prevent the bud from running o:lt. If the bark
is very tight, it may have to be loosened with the knife throughout
the length of the cleft ; but budding should be performed,
if posGble, when such pains is not necessary.