Remove the bark between the two cuts, but leave a ¾-inch (2 cm.) bark flap at the top of the cuts. Bend the rootstock and slip the top end under the bark flap. Fasten the rootstock to the flap with a screw, and attach the lower portion of the rootstock to the tree with two or three screws.
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Remove the bark between the two cuts, but leave a ¾-inch (2 cm.) bark flap at the top of the cuts. Bend the rootstock and slip the top end under the bark flap. Fasten the rootstock to the flap with a screw, and attach the lower portion of the rootstock to the tree with two or three screws.