AMERICAN HOXEY PLANTS 



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cf good quality. The flow varies greatly, depending upon the rains. (See 

 also Gum-elastic.) 



CONE FLOWER (Rudbeckia). 



The cone flowers, also called golden glow, are not often mentioned as 

 honey plants, yet the bees visit them freely and apparently they are the 

 source of some nectar. The plants are widely distributed east of the 

 Missouri River and are prol^ably of limited local importance. 



Coma in bloom. This 

 Rio Grande River. 



lecies (Binui^Ha aiigiistifolia) is abundant 

 ilooming from October to February, and i 



rum Pearsall. Texas, to the 

 the best of the group. 



CONNECTICUT— Honey Sources of. 



The clovers, alsike and white clover, occur all over Connecticut and yield 

 nectar freely. Goldenrod and asters are also important. Buckwheat, wild 



