Hermann Jäger


Hermann Jäger was born at Münchenbernsdorf, Saxony. A botanist specializing in medicinal plants and horticulture, he was Associate Editor of the journal Gartenflora, founded in 1852 by Eduard von Regel, from 1857 until his death.

Career

Jäger trained in horticulture at the Belvedere gardens in Weimar. He travelled to Italy in 1840, then studied at the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, where he specialized in pomology. After visiting Belgium and England, Jäger returned to the Belvedere, then worked for a short time at the botanical garden in Berlin. In 1844, he was engaged as a gardener at the Botanical Garden in Erlangen, where in 1873 he was appointed Director by the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.

Death

Jäger died aged 74 at Eisenach on 5 January 1890.

Legacy

Jäger created many parks, but spent most of his time writing books on horticulture. His Lehrbuch der Gartenkunst published in 1877 enjoyed much success.

Publications

Jäger was also responsible for overseeing the following: