Basilius Besler. Florilegium. the Book of Plants

In 367 exquisite plates, this treasure of botanical literature records the flowers of the palatial grounds at Eichstà¤tt, Bavaria, once some of the most beautiful gardens in history. The illustrations are organized by season and, following the classification system used today, show plants belonging to a total of 90 families and covering 340 genera. In 367 exquisite plates, this treasure of botanical literature records the flowers of the palatial grounds at Eichstà¤tt, Bavaria, once some of the most beautiful gardens in history. The illustrations are organized by season and, following the classification system used today, show plants belonging to a total of 90 families and covering 340 genera.