In 367 copper engravings, this magnificent collection captures the flowers of the castle garden of Eichstätt in Bavaria, which was one of the most beautiful gardens of all time. The illustrations are arranged by seasons and depict plants from a total of 90 families, distributed across 340 genera, following the classification scheme commonly used today. Besler's book is considered one of the most precious treasures of botanical literature. "Given the scientific accuracy and print quality, this book is a bargain. It will surely soon be found in many libraries and on numerous living room tables, where it is unlikely to gather dust." - Chicago Botanic Garden Book Review, Chicago.