64 ALPINE PLANTS. 
favourable situation will begin to bloom in 
February and continue until June. In fact, I 
have seen it in full flower in December on a 
south bank of the rockery. A little top- 
dressing should be applied in November of 
eritty loam and leaf-mould; whatever will go 
through a tin. riddle may be used. It roots 
and spreads very freely in this, and soon forms 
quite a large patch. 
MYOSOTIS RUPICOLA (true) (Scotland and 
England). This almost resembles Evztrichium 
nanum, and requires nearly the same treat- 
ment—that is, as regards dryness during the 
winter. It has a _ better constitution, and 
crows freely from seed. Plant in strong loam 
in chinks of limestone or sandstone. It likes 
to be wedged tightly with a little soil on 
each side to prevent the stones from crushing 
the roots too much. The south-west side of 
the rockery or north-west is a very suitable 
position. No water must stand near it during 
the resting season. If possible, a stone should 
be laid over it in the autumn, and removed 
when you see signs of life in the month of 
February. It will take no harm from moisture 
when once it starts into growth, on account 
