The Hortus Botanicus Leiden is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands and played a key role in the introduction and development of European tulip collections. The book describes this history in detail, as well as the broader development of the garden as a scientific and educational site.
Two storylines: the garden and the tulip
The publication combines two historical lines: the development of the Leiden Hortus since its foundation in 1590, and the spread and significance of the tulip in the Netherlands. Bulb specialist Arie Dwarswaard delved into the origins of well-known tulip stories and separates facts from fiction. The publication is richly illustrated with photos by Cunie Sleijpen, and is both a browsing book and a reference work, with a timeline, register and table of contents.
For professionals and enthusiasts
The book is relevant to florists, growers, garden designers, historians and other professionals who work with flowers, plants or (garden) cultural history. It offers insight into the roots of the Dutch flower bulb sector and the lasting influence of botanical gardens on plant knowledge and collection formation.
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