FORGET-ME-NOT. 253 



We observed several plants of this species of Myos- 

 ofis, with some flowers perfectly yellow, some 

 crimson, and others blue, all blossoming at one time 

 on the same stem. 



We are informed that the decoction, or the juice, 

 of the Myosotis PaJusfris has the peculiar property 

 of hardening steel, and that if edged tools of that 

 metal be made red-hot, and then quenched in the 

 juice or decoction, and this be repeated several 

 times, that the steel will become so hard as to cut 

 iron, or even stone, without turning the edge. 



In the Netherlands, it is common to make a syrup 

 of the juice of the Myosotis, which is given as a 

 remedy against consumptive coughs. 



