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["MARIE ASHTON" <bwoodtx@verizon.net>]

The Parafilm grafting tape is nearly the same product as "M" but is just 
made in 1" and 1/2" widths. It is a very good product. You can see 
reasonable priced rolls at:
http://www.orchardvalleysupply.com/ovsstore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=278

Buds will grow right through it with no trouble.

Regards,
Richard Ashton
Oak Creek Orchard
www.oakcreekorchard.com
bwoodtx@verizon.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lucky Pittman" <lucky.pittman@murraystate.edu>
To: "North American Fruit Explorers" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 9:08 AM
Subject: [NAFEX] Parafilm


> At 07:20 AM 12/12/2006, Rondi  wrote:
> > Is parafilm like dipping it in melted wax or is it wax paper or plastic
> > wrap?
>
> Rondi,
> Parafilm is a thermoplastic film, very easy to work with,
> self-sealing to itself, photodegrading, and thin enough, when
> stretched(3-4 times its original dimensions) that enlarging buds and
> shoots push right out through it - even multiple layers.
> The manufacturer has come out with a Parafilm Grafting Tape, but I've
> never used it, as I'm quite comfortable with the good ol' Parafilm M
> - and I have ready access to it.  I think there may be some other
> NAFEX folks who've used the Grafting Tape formulation - perhaps
> they'll weigh in with their experiences.
> Here's some detailed info on Parafilm:
> http://www.2spi.com/catalog/supp/supp4b.shtml
>
>
> Louis L. "Lucky" Pittman, Jr., DVM
> Veterinary Pathologist/ Dept. Chairman
> Murray St. Univ.-Breathitt Veterinary Ctr.
> Hopkinsville, KY
>
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