Chiusoli, Alessandro, and Maria Luisa Boriani. Simon & Schuster's Guide To House Plants. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1986.

This book is an excellent reference source for information on house plants that even the most experienced gardener will want. 319 pages offer information on over 280 different plants, with each plant's family and background information plus watering and feeding instructions. Attractively designed paperback, with full-color pictures, glossary and index.