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RUELLIA LILACXNA. 
value. In cultivating it, a soil composed of equal portions of loam, peat, and 
leaf-mould should be employed, allowing plenty of pot-room. 
Cuttings are easily induced to strike root when placed in gentle bottom-heat. 
The Messrs. Rollisson, with their usual kindness, allowed our drawing to be 
taken at their Nursery, in the spring of 1844. 
The name Ruellia is given in compliment to John Ruelle, a French botanist 
and M.D. 
