Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates (ISBN 0881927856)

a must have for a gardeners reference library:
Exotic plants, temperate climates - the possibilities' are endless if you know what temperature range a plant can withstand. High-impact plants are all the rage these days, and Will Giles profiles more than 1500 of them in his book Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates. This book offers readers in cool climates information on exotic plants that can thrive in their region thus allowing them to introduce the flamboyant beauty of the tropics to their own backyard. Many of the plants profiled are also photographed so that readers can see what the plant looks like. Latin as well as common names are used in each profile. Next is a listing telling of the plants hardiness and sun or shade requirements. This information is followed by a brief description of the plant. This is a must have book that should be on the shelves of all serious gardeners' reference books.