Paradisi in Sole (Paradisus Terrestris), is a beautiful early modern English horticultural book written by John Parkinson and published in 1629. John Parkinson (1567-1650) was a prominent English botanist and apothecary. Born in Nottinghamshire, he began his career as an apprentice apothecary in London. His dedication and expertise led him to become the personal apothecary
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Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis is a monumental work of botanical art and science, showcasing the stunning plant collection of Prince-Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen’s garden in Eichstätt, Bavaria. This Renaissance-style garden, situated on the Willibaldsburg overlooking Eichstätt, was a marvel of horticultural achievement. It was the first botanical garden in Germany and the only one outside of Italy
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Curtis’s Botanical Magazine: A Legacy of Botanical Art and Science Curtis’s Botanical Magazine is one of the world’s longest-running scientific journals, continuing to inspire and educate and renowned for its exquisite botanical illustrations and detailed descriptions. Founded in 1787 by the botanist William Curtis, it initially bore the title The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed.
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The Yellow Gentian Gentiana lutea, the Yellow Gentian A Bitter Pill to Swallow! Our Logo represents a classic blue gentian emerging from a book, signifying that our library is dedicated to bringing herbal medicine from all ages and countries to a world-wide audience. The English, and subsequently the Americans, are not fond of bitter foods
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