Garlick Collection

Garlic, Allium sativum
5855094 Garlic, Allium sativum; (add.info.: Garlic, Allium sativum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel from John Stephenson)

Common cultivated garlic, Allium sativum
5856768 Common cultivated garlic, Allium sativum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Common cultivated garlic, Allium sativum, showing bulb, leaves and purplish flower)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ail; Garlick; Knoblauch (engraving)
7194634 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ail; Garlick; Knoblauch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ail; Garlick; Knoblauch)

Round-headed garlic, Allium sphaerocephalon (Purple-headed garlick, Allium descendens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis

Library - house of Richard Garlick, Youngstown, Ohio, 1922. From The Architectural Forum Volume XXXVI. [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1922]

Morning room - house of Richard Garlick, Youngstown, Ohio, 1922. From The Architectural Forum Volume XXXVI. [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1922]

The Dextrous Trimmer Or Pool Pill Garlick Left In The Suds, R. Houston, Fecit. England, Published According To Act Of Parliament, 1751

The dextrous trimmer or Pool Pill Garlick left in the suds, R. Houston, fecit. England, Published according to act of Parliament, 1751

Francis Charles Chichester (1901-1972) being welcomed by Chief Civic Commissioner Garlick after his successful flight from England to Australia. Date: 1901

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Discover the allure of Allium sativum, commonly known as common cultivated garlic. This versatile bulb, celebrated since ancient times for its pungent flavor and medicinal properties, is depicted in Le Vocabulaire Illustre as "Ail" or "Garlick." Delve into the world of garlic's many forms, such as the round-headed variety, Allium sphaerocephalon. Step back in time to the early 20th century and visit the house of Richard Garlick in Youngstown, Ohio, where garlic was more than just a kitchen staple. The morning room showcases the elegance of this prized ingredient, while the library houses a collection of garlic-related literature. Explore the rich history of garlic through various depictions, such as the engraving "The Dextrous Trimmer or Pool Pill Garlick Left In The Suds," created by R. Houston in England. This intricate image illustrates the meticulous process of preparing garlic for use. Francis Charles Chichester, a renowned botanist, once said, "Garlic is a bulbous perennial herb, the commonest and most widely used of all the Alliums." Join us on a journey to uncover the many wonders of this captivating and essential plant.