04-08-2005, 08:30 PM
Ave -
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me anything about the kinds of plants one would find in a Roman garden (hortum). I'm thinking of flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.
Cato the Elder (On Agriculture VIII.2) refers to a variety of flowers, including Megarian bulbs, myrtle, laurel, and nuts. I have no idea what a "Megarian bulb" would grow; same with "Abellan" and "Praenistine" nuts.
Any other ancient, modern or online sources would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
G. Jul. Quartus
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me anything about the kinds of plants one would find in a Roman garden (hortum). I'm thinking of flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.
Cato the Elder (On Agriculture VIII.2) refers to a variety of flowers, including Megarian bulbs, myrtle, laurel, and nuts. I have no idea what a "Megarian bulb" would grow; same with "Abellan" and "Praenistine" nuts.
Any other ancient, modern or online sources would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
G. Jul. Quartus
Gauis Julius Quartus / John Christianson
Multum cum in omnibus rebus tum in re militari potest fortuna. (Caesar, BG, VI.30)
Multum cum in omnibus rebus tum in re militari potest fortuna. (Caesar, BG, VI.30)
