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top grafting

noun

Horticulture.
  1. grafting in the top, as of a tree, in order to replace existing branches with those of a more desired variety or form.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of top grafting1

First recorded in 1895–1900
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Some varieties, which formerly produced the most beautiful fruits, have been so severely affected by this malady as to yield absolutely nothing in certain localities, and are only rendered profitable by top grafting with other sorts that are not affected with the cracking.

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The top grafting on the large Canadian black nuts gives good results also.

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If the trees are not too old and are fairly vigorous, poor varieties may sometimes be worked over by top grafting to better varieties.

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The number of trees to the acre, and whether to grow seedling or grafted trees; and if grafted whether root grafting or top grafting is best must be considered.

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The top grafting method shown is easy and sure if you have "the know-how and skill."

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