Caryophyllus plenus purpurascens punctatis et laciniatis foliis.
Nuremberg, Germany: 1613. Notes: First Edition. Latin text on verso. Basil Besler's great botanical work, "Hortus Eystettensis .." is one the most important botanical books ever published. The author, Basilius Besler (1561-1629), was a respected Nuremberg apothecary and botanist. The work commemorated the celebrated gardens of its patron, Johann Konrad.....













