The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers (American Horticultural Society Practical Guides) 
asked by iconfess on November 4, 2006 7:49 AM
Combining the authority of the AHS with the visual expertise of DK, this full-color gardening reference is the definitive guide for gardeners. Simply the definitive full-color reference to the horticulture of North America, AHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers contains more than 8,000 plant profiles, over 4,250 photographs, and practical advice on everything from cultivation, pests, and diseases, to plant selection and identification
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When I looked at the book online I thought that it would include the actuall common used name, but instead it uses it latin name, which not everyone knows. It does however have an extensive plant guide which is useful.
reviewed by shakeonit on November 22, 2006 11:35 PM
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If you just want to indulge yourself in fabulous photos of every flowering plant imaginable, this book is for you. If you have problem garden spots, this book has special sections to take the guesswork out of planting. If your creativity needs a little nudge in designing a particular type of garden, again, this book contains marvelous options and suggestions, all zone-specific. It's an absolute must for gardeners and beauty-lovers alike!
reviewed by pauls on November 23, 2006 7:47 AM