Herb Collection (page 2)

Borage, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Borage, 1877. Borage, (Borago officinalis), also known as a starflower - an annual herb native to the Mediterranean and used in Herbal medicine

L Erigeron de Philadelphie (Canadian Fleabane), pub. 1776. Creator: Pierre Joseph Buchoz
L Erigeron de Philadelphie (Canadian Fleabane), from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, pub. 1776 (hand coloured engraving). Erigeron speciousus

Chick-Weed, Cries of London, 1819 Artist: John Thomas Smith
Chick-Weed, 1819. A chickweed seller, carrying a basket filled with the herb. A chickweed poultice can be used to treat skin conditions, and taken internallly it can treat a number of disorders

Simplers, Cries of London, (c1819?). Artist: John Thomas Smith
Simplers, (c1819?). Simplers, (sellers of medicinal plants), carrying baskets of their wares, from Cries of London, (c1819?)

Herb Ellis, Tenor Clef, Hoxton Square, London, March 1991. Artist: Brian O Connor
Herb Ellis, Tenor Clef, Hoxton Square, London, March 1991

Herb Ellis, Knebworth Jazz Festival, Herts, July 1982. Artist: Brian O Connor
Herb Ellis, Knebworth Jazz Festival, Herts, July 1982

Herb Ellis, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, November, 1981. Artist: Brian O Connor
Herb Ellis, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, November 1981

Herb Ellis, Capital Jazz, Knebworth, July 1982. Artist: Brian O Connor
Herb Ellis, Capital Jazz, Knebworth, July 1982

The Herb Miller Orchestra playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 5 October 1985. Eric George (tenor saxophone) and Herb Miller (trumpet). Herb was the younger brother of Glenn Miller

The Herb Miller Orchestra in concert at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1985. Chris Smith (trombone), John Miller (vocals) and Herb Miller (trumpet)

Hippoglossum, Cowslip and Sanicle / Snakeroot, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Hippoglossum; II Primula veris anglicana flore pleno; III Sanicula montana altera; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Snakes Head Fritillary, Wild Garlic and Tulip, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Fritillaria iuncifolijs; II Allium ursinum; III Tulipa viridis coloris; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Creeping Bugle, Spring Vetch and Red Campion, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Consolida media (Ajuga repens); II Orobus Pannonicus (Lathyrus vernus); III Lychnis Sylvestris (Silene dioica); Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Mullein, genus Verbascum, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Blattaria flore albo; II Blattaria flore luteo; III Blattaria Pliny verbascum nigrum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Guaiacum and Chinese Privet, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Guaiacana; Guaiacum used against syphilis, gout and rheumatism - but is in fact an Asian Ebenaceae aka Date Plum: II Ligustrum; Poisonous berries once used for blue

Asphodel, Burnt Orchid and Fumaria Spicata, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Asphodelus maior albus; II Cinosorchis flore purpureo, now rare; so named as the bud is black before flowers; III Fumarra rubea tenuifolia - fumaria spicata differs from other German species of

Bloody Cranesbill and Bigroot Cranesbill, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Geranium anglicanum variegatum; II Geranium sanguinaeium maius; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

French Honeysuckle, Common Sainfoin and Feather Geranium / Jerusalem Oak, from Hortus
I Hedysarum Clypeatum flore suauiter rubente; II Onobychris dodon flore rubro; III Botrys; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

i. Carnation, Dianthius, ii. Arnica & iii. Round Leaved Sundew from Hortus Eystettensis
Arnica is used to treat sprains, bruises etc.; Sundew is used to treat coughs; First used in 12th Century by an Italian Doctor Matthaeus Platearius; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Cuckoo Pint, Spring Meadow Saffron, Star Hyacinth, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Arum; II Arum lalifolium; III Colcbicum vernium flo pleno purpureum; IIII Hyacintbus Stellalus flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Paeonies and Borage, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Paeonia Bizanthina Maior; II Paeonia Bizanthina Minor; III Paeonia Pumilis; IIII Borago flore albo; V Borago flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Three Types of Balm, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Moluca odorata spinosa; II Melisa Officinarum; III Melisa Moldavica flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Sea Lavender, Swine Cress, Calamint, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Limonium Syriacum; II Calamenta Lingustifolys; III Coronopus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Spearmint, Roman Nettle and Long-Leaved Horsemint, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Mentha Crispa; II Urtica Romana; III Pulegium aquaticum spicatum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Carnation, Cat Thyme and Common Lavender Cotton, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Caryophyll, plenuslaete rubescens instar florum perfici mali; II Marum peregrinum; III Abrotanum foemina sive chamaecy parissus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Holy Basil, and Two Further Varieties of Basil, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Ocimum latifolium magnum; II Ocimum crispum viride; III Ocimum minimum caris phyllatum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Paeony, Hedge Hyssop and Sheeps Sorrel, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Poenia rubra flore simplici; II Gratisla flore albo et Gratia Dei; III Alcetosa Vesicaria peregrina; Hedge Hyssop once used as a strong emetic and purgative

Horsemint and Spearmint, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Mentastrum niveum Angli cum; II Mentastrum sylvestre; III Balsamita officinarum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat

Basil, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Basilicum Indicum maculatum; II Basilicum Medium; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat

African Tomato and Marjoram plants, 1613. 1. Solanum Pomiferum; 2. Amaracus vulgaris From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Tarragon, 1782. Artist: Elizabeth Blackwell
Tarragon, 1782. Plate 16 from A Curious Herbal by Elizabeth Blackwell, published in 1782

Stinking Iris, Orlaya, and Crosswort Gentian, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Spatula foetida; II Caucalis Dodonei; III Cruciata - plants with this cross shape were credited with many healing properties; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Mignonette, Southernwood, and Tarragon, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Reseda Plinij; II Dracuncellus Hortensis; III Abrotanum Mas; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Myrtle Varieties, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Myrtus Latifolijs; II Myrtus Tarentina; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Cranberry and Flowering Tobacco, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Nicotiana maior angusti folia; II Oxicoccon seu Vaccinia palustria; III Nicotiana minor seu Hisscyamus luteus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Butterburs and Winter Aconite, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Petasites; II Aconitum hyemale; III Petasites flore albo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Ipheion Rolf Fiedler Spring Starflower, Marsh Marigold, Pseudo Helleborus, Viola Tricolor
I Borrago Minima; II Caltha palustris simplici flore; III Pseudo Helleborus niger; IIII Herba Trinitatis V Primula veris flore luteo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Hibiscus syriacus, Stinking Camomile and from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Alcea Syriaca; II Cotula Foetida; III Viola Marina repens; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat

Angelica Archangelica (Garden Angelica), 1821. Artist: LFJ Hoquart
Angelica Archangelica (Garden Angelica), 1821. From Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques, 1821

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint), 1821. Artist: LFJ Hoquart
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) 1821. From Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques

Varieties of British wildflowers, 1947. Teasel: Salsify: Sow Thistle: Varieties of Wild Lettuce: Dandelion: Chicory Burdock: Saw Wort: Cotton Thistle: Hemp Agrimony: Tansy

Fennel, 1947. Fennel is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses and, along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe

Sow Thistle, 1947. Sonchus are annual herbs known as sow thistles which are common roadside plants, used as fodder, particularly for rabbits. From British Herbs and Vegetables, by George M

Crushing Herbs in a Mortar, 1947. Originally from Hortus Sanitatis, 1491. Reproduced in British Herbs and Vegetables, by George M. Taylor [Collins, London, 1947]

Flowers: Plantain, Sarsaparilla, Sage, Parsley, Squill, Peppermint, c1940

Shakespeares Knot Garden, Stratford-Upon-Avon, c1910. A knot garden is a formal design in a square frame, consisting of a variety of aromatic plants and culinary herbs. [J. Salmon Ltd

Wood Sage, c1891, (1891). Artist: Anne Pratt
Wood Sage, c1891, (1891). From Wild Flowers, by Anne Pratt, 1891. [Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1891]

Wood Betony, c1891, (1891). Artist: Anne Pratt
Wood Betony, c1891, (1891). From Wild Flowers, by Anne Pratt, 1891. [Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1891]

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