100 FAMILIAR GARDEN FLOWER*. 



infinitesimal eye. A sandy soil in either sun. or shade will 

 suit this beauty, of which there is a splendid variety named 

 Impemtrice Elizabeth. 



Forget-me-nots are found serviceable as pot-plants, 

 and also to grow in beds, in frames, and pits, to furnish 

 early flowers. In winter and spring their flowers are as 

 much valued as violets, and are as easily secured ; but the 

 reader may be warned that what is called " forcing " must 

 not be attempted, for a strong heat in the dark days would 

 ruin forget-me-nots. Whether in pots or a bed, the soil 

 should be loamy, with much grit, and, if possible, clean leaf- 

 mould. Water forget-me-nots must have in plenty, and 

 air and light they will need if stout, well-coloured flowers 

 are desired. It is a good plan to take up from the borders 

 in the autumn large clumps, and pot them without break- 

 ing them up. These wintered in a frame with plenty of 

 air will give a fine crop of early flowers, and may then 

 be thrown away. 



