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  Answer to FAQ #1 - Grafting in the top, as of a tree, in order to replace existing branches with those of a more desired variety or form. (definition from dictionary.com)

Answer to FAQ #2 - Late winter or s pring is the ideal time to graft usually during February, March, pril,or early May

Answer to FAQ #3 - The point of grafting is to combine one trees qualities with anothers.

Answer to FAQ #4 - in order to graft you will need a Budding knife, a Grafting knife, A fine-tooth saw for cleft grafting, some Pruning shears, Dormant scions (cultivar labeled),some sort of Tying material such as grafting tape, adhesive tape, electrician's ber tape or rubber strips, Asphalt water emulsion compound for covering grafts, A light hammer for bridge grafting, A cleft-grafting chisel and mallet, or a heavy knife or hatchet can be used for a small job

Answer to FAQ #5 - Young, vigorous fruit trees up to 5 years old are best for grafting. Older apple and pear trees of almost any age can be grafted but the operation is more severe and those over 10 years old must be worked at a higher point. Hibernal, Columbia, or Virginia crab, because of their 3 vigor and their strong, well-placed branches, are very good understocks.

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