Nemophila
This is a very beautiful little dwarf, each plant spreading out into a shapely clump, and covering itself with pretty cup-shaped blossoms. When sown in the spring it blooms all summer. When sown in the autumn it is an early spring-bloomer. It is at its best when used in a semishaded spot for a ground cover, for a border, or in a rock garden. Its more usual name is baby blue eyes.
‘Insignis Blue’—The best-known variety; covers itself with lovely, cup-shaped, sky-blue flowers with white centers.
Petunias
Petunias, being favorite annuals, belong in just about every garden, but it is difficult to find the small ones for the miniature garden. But they are available despite the fact that most hybridizers try to develop a larger and larger plant. Here is a list of smaller ones; few of them are taller than eight inches.
‘Blue Star’—Velvety blue with a sharp white star.
‘Bright Eyes’—Rosy-pink blooms with white throats.
‘Heavenly Blue’—Light sky-blue, a heavenly color.
‘Igloo’—Compact and pure white.
‘Rosy Morn’—Brilliant rose with white throat.