PLEASE NOTE: This book is presently out of print. The printer has plans to reprint soon, but has not set a date. If you want go ahead and place an order, we will put you in our system and it will ship as soon as they become available. This book describes all aspects of tree & shrub grafting. It discusses items such as: Natural branch & root grafting in nature. Problems associated with compatibility. Graft failure. Growing direct from seed (including stratification, storage and specific notes on a number of tree species). Propagation from cuttings and the numerous methods of grafting. Chapter 8 includes information relating to the repair of girdled/damaged stems by bridge grafting (a number of photographs & diagrams illustrate this procedure). Chapters: Chapter 1. Grafting in Nature and Antiquity. Chapter 2. Compatibility and Cambial Contact. Chapter 3. Rootstocks and their Propagation. Chapter 4. The Collection and Treatment of Scion-wood. Chapter 5. Tools and Accessories. Chapter 6. Methods of Grafting. Chapter 7. Tree-raising in Nurseries. Chapter 8. Grafting Established Trees. Chapter 9. In Conclusion. References: Appendix 1. Pears on Quince Rootstocks. Appendix 2. Plum Rootstocks and Their Uses. Appendix 3. Plum Rootstock/Scion Combinations to Avoid. Appendix 4. Replant Diseases and their Control. Appendix 5. Weed Control in Nurseries by Herbicides. Appendix 6. Micrografting. The Grafter's Handbook. 323 pages. Over 100 Black & white photographs & diagrams. ISBN 0-304-34274-2. First published in 1947, fifth edition 1998, last reprint 1999. Published by Cassell in association with the Royal Horticultural Society. The Grafter's Handbook 1844030393$19.95 Need more information? Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-592-6940 - Ask for Extension 547 or Internet Sales.