" This is one of the loveliest species of Justicia with 

 which I am acquainted ; remarkable on account of its large 

 and spreading inflorescence, which is lifted above the 

 uppermost leaves by means of a long and slender common 

 peduncle. The flowers are tubular, and of a deep-purple 

 colour, contrasting in a very striking manner with the dark- 

 green and large foliage. I had the satisfaction of bringing 

 a growing plant to England in 1828, which was presented 

 by the Honourable Court of Directors of the East India 

 Company to the Horticultural Society of London, in whose 

 rich garden, at Chiswick, it has lately blossomed." — 

 Wallich, I. c. 



From this collection the accompanying drawing was 

 taken in September last. It flowers beautifully in the 

 stove, and is readily propagated by cuttings. 



A native of the Pundua mountains, on the eastern 

 frontier of Bengal. 



J. L. 



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