Geanothus, or " Mountain Sweet " 



spininess about them. The homely name for them in 

 their native land, " Mountain Sweet," suggesting charm, 

 grace and delicacy, is far more appropriate. 



Soil and Cultivation. A light soil and a sunny 

 place are the requirements of a Ceanothus. Usually 

 the plants are grown as wall shrubs, and, in fact, are 

 best so, and will cover a south wall with an abundance 

 of blossom. They flower on the shoots of the current 

 year. Their propagation is by cuttings raised in gentle 

 heat in July and August. Many hybrids are being 

 now raised, azureus and americanus being favourite 

 parents, and these hybrids are hardier and more useful 

 in our gardens than the original stock. 



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