Icons of Plants

to write in and furthermore to annotate whatever they please. However, lest anyone complain about this arrangement or our decision, we have compiled the names in various other languages into diverse indices. We have cross-referenced these to the Latin name according to the most extensive Dutch edition of de l’ObelOriginal: Lobelij. Referring to Matthias de l'Obel (1538–1616), a Flemish physician and botanist. himself, which has now been printed by us for the first time. I am sending you the copy you requested; I earnestly ask that if you possess anything that seems suitable for illustrating or expanding this botanical workOriginal: de re herbaria Opus. Botany was often referred to as "the matter of herbs" in this period., you will not find it a burden or a trouble to share it with us. For once we have undertaken such a great journey, we are determined to see it through; nor do we intend to be worn out by any trouble or expense as long as we are granted the opportunity to carry out what we most desire. I hope to prove this shortly through my actions: first, by the aforementioned complete Latin edition of DodoensOriginal: Dodonæi. Referring to Rembert Dodoens (1517–1585), a Flemish physician and botanist., which will include many things overlooked by others; and second, by the Pannonian Observations of the renowned Carolus ClusiusOriginal: Caroli Cluſij. Charles de l'Écluse (1526–1609), one of the most influential botanical scholars of the 16th century. "Pannonian" refers to his botanical travels in the Roman province of Pannonia, covering modern-day Hungary and Austria.. In that work, countless figures of plants—drawn from life and never before represented by anyone—will be seen along with their descriptions. It remains, furthermore, that you look kindly upon this service of ours, and that you join me in urging and encouraging other students of botany to assist and promote our efforts in such great labors. Farewell.

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