Do not allow the cut surfaces to dry out on the scion wood. Placing the Scion Place the long cut of the scion against the wood, slipping the end under the flap. It is very important that the scion be placed with the buds in an upright position. Inverted scions will not take. Fasten the scion in place using the brads.
Nails are too thick and are apt to split the scion.
Put one brad through the flap to secure it to the scion and the other through the scion. See Figure 4. The bridge is completed by repeating the process on the other side. Place the dowel or piece of wood near the midpoint of the scion, bend the scion over it and slip the scion into place. See Figure 4.