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waxy and of pronounced but delicious flavor. It is not quite so trans- 

 parent as pure orange honey, but seldom candies, and makes a choice 

 table article. Mr. O. O. Poppleton pronounces it the best honey in 

 Florida, with the possible exception of tupelo. It is liked by almost 

 everyone at first taste; is a trifle milder, even, than orange." — Glean- 

 ings, page 177, 1911. 



Forest fires frequently destroy many square miles of the saw pal- 

 metto, thus removing this source of nectar for one year. However, ac- 

 cording to Baldwin, the burned-over portions usually produce the most 

 honey the following year. 



Concerning the flow from palmetto, E. B. Rood, of Bradentown, writes 

 as follows : 



"We have been having the heaviest honey flow from palmetto for 

 ten years. One colony on scales brought in 50 pounds in four days, 

 and 80 pounds in ten days. I expect 20,000 to 30,000 pounds. I have 

 extracted 13,000 pounds now and am just starting on another round." — 

 Gleanings, page 703, 1908. 



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