Gardening in California 



MUEHLENBECKIA. 



This is a genus comprising about fifteen species of hardy 

 shrubs, mostly natives of Australia and New Zealand. They are 

 of very easy culture, thriving in any fair garden soil and a sunny 

 situation. 



Muehlenbeckia complexa. 



Muehlenbeckia complexa is one of the best of our hardy 

 climbers, being excellent for growing over rocky ledges, old 

 stumps, etc., for hanging or drooping over the rims of vases or 

 for hanging over walls. Its habit is dense. On account of its 

 distinct form, the brownish color of its leaves and its heavy 

 spray-like branches it is very valuable for cutting. 



This climber is propagated by cuttings placed in a cold frame 

 in September and shaded during sunshine until well rooted. 



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