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D'ANDRE, JEANNINE, Ancient Herbs in the J. Paul Getty Museum Gardens, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1989
This book explores some of the herbal beliefs and practices of the ancient Greeks and Romans that probably influenced the occupants of the Villa dei Papiri whose splendid house and garden are recreated in Malibu.
The contents of this book include: The J. Paul Getty Museum Garden - The Herbs of the Gods - Medicine, Botany, and Magic - House and Garden - Herbs: Basil, Bay, Borage, Chamomile, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Garlic, Iris, Mint, Mustard, Myrtle, Onion, Oregano, Parsley, Rose, Rosemary, Rue, Saffron, Sage, Thyme 6. Glossary - Map of the Herb Garden - Selected Bibliography. |
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