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["victoria l. caron" <vicaron@gis.net>]

This is true and a spin off of this method is to use the flat thumb tacks 
which
are easier for some of us to handle than the brads. ................vic

"Lon J. Rombough" wrote:

> I've done successful bridge grafts.  I use small brads or finishing nails at
> each end of the "bridge" to hold the graft in place, then just paint the
> area with latex grafting compound.
> -Lon Rombough
> Grapes, unusual fruits, writing, consulting, more, at
> http://www.hevanet.com/lonrom  See new additions to the site, Feb. 2001,
> plus word on my grape book.
>
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> >From: "Christopher Mauchline" <mauch1@aol.com>
> >To: nafex@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: [nafex] Re: No subject was specified.
> >Date: Thu, Mar 22, 2001, 6:18 AM
> >
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> >Bear Creek is out of business, R.I.P.  I liked them too.
> >
> >I attempted bridge grafting one of my trees this fall that was
> >damaged by a deer, but I found it frustrating and none of
> >my "bridges" took.  Frustrating as I found after I attached one end
> >and then tried to attach the other that the first attachment would
> >twist and move - obviously I was doing something wrong.
> >
> >I have seen an older orchard where the bridges did take.
> >
> >You might try wrapping the girdled area in saran wrap (this was
> >suggested to me for my damage -- I don't know the success rate yet).
> >
> >It was suggested to me that the best thing might be to encourage
> >growth from below the damage -- frustrating, I know.
> >
> >Chris Mauchline
> >SE PA, zone 6
> >
> >--- In nafex@y..., Jim Donovan <jdon@p...> wrote:
> >> Went out to discover that rabbits had girdles 15-20 apples trees.  2
> >> feet of snow took them to a level above the guards.  Most were 2-5
> >years
> >> old. I've read about bridge grafting.  Is it reasonable to try it on
> >> trees this size.  Is that something that could be done here (zone 4)
> >> now, or wait a while?  Any suggestions on references appreciated.
> >Are
> >> water sprouts reasonable for this use?
> >>     Also, does anyone know if Bear Creek Nursery still in business?
> >I
> >> haven't gotten a   catalog, or  response to e-mail.  Can anyone
> >suggest
> >> other nurseries that deal in heirloom varieties?  I am familiar with
> >> Miller, Cummins,Big Horse, So. Meadow,  Christian Homesteading, but
> >> liked Bear Creek.  Thanks,
> >> Jim Donovan
> >
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