WASP-FLOWERS. 



THE wasps love the flowers, and from 

 early spring to late fall may be seen 

 flying about them. 



They appear to be very exclusive in 

 their tastes, as they are found upon only a 

 few plants, whereas bees may 

 be found upon almost anything^^j 

 that blossoms. This is not 

 due to a capricious appetite, but 

 doubtless to the size of the tongue, 

 for the little flat ligula of the hornets 

 and yellow-jackets cannot reach 

 to the nectary of most flowers. 



The wasp is a philosopher, however, 

 who does not waste power worrying over 

 delectable sweets just out of reach. 



" Go to ! " it seems to say ; " there are 



other flowers, more generous and with 



equally dainty sweets ; " and these it seeks 



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