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[Jwlehman@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/11/2011 2:01:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
filtertitle@aol.com writes:

> I wasn't clear when I posted - I wasn't budding, I use whip &tongue 
> technique only.  And Mr. Lehman, I received your email response: I 
> completely 
> agree - the problem must not be the covering, but the fact that my grafts 
> were not done well.  Fortunately, a few more, it turns-out, are 
> working-out, 
> but many are lost.  Fortunately, I didn't use David's or Lucky's 
> scion-material yet - and I know I can do a better job of (whip and tongue) 
> grafting 
> this time.

Hi Steve,

It certainly isn't too late to continue grafting. Although I haven't used 
the grafter, same as you purchased, I believe it should work well. Try "V" 
grafting which is a variation to whip & tongue.  Use the bands, pull them 
tight, then cover completely with Para, then shield from the sun. If after 
making the cuts you find a slight difference in size match up one side, don't 
center them. 

Remember persimmon grafting is almost as easy as apple. 

Jerry