One of my favorite books for gardening with native plants is The New England Wildflower Society Guide to Growing and Propagating Wildflowers by William Cullina. You will find all the basics to get you started, as well as detailed instruction for propagating the selected species. The book includes fantastic lists of suggested plants for various sites and purposes, such as attracting birds and pollinators. The bulk of the book is dedicated to an Encyclopedia of Plants, organized alphabetically by plant genus. The delightful descriptions of the plants are reminiscent of an indulgent parent expounding on his exceptional offspring. I find myself pulling my well-worn copy from the shelf again and again, not only for the wealth information contained in its pages, but also for the sheer pleasure of the reading!