A LIVING FROM THE LAND 



trees and begin to secure a crop. Production 

 will then increase in quantity and quality during 

 succeeding years. 



Bees as Pollinators. The production of fruits 

 of all kinds is dependent upon pollination of 

 their blossoms by bees and other winged insects. 

 Bees of many species are useful in pollen dis- 

 tribution, but the most important is the honey 

 bee, which is available in larger numbers just 

 at flowering time, seeking nectar from the 

 flowers. In large commercial orchards colonies 

 of honey bees are set at regular intervals to 

 insure adequate pollination, usually one hive 

 per acre. 



A practical method of adding to county life 

 enjoyment and adding to income as well is the 

 keeping of bees for honey production. 



Securing a Honey Crop. Bee husbandry can 

 be carried on successfully as a specialized side 

 line where only small areas of land are available. 

 Colonies can be located at one side of the garden 

 or placed under trees where they will not 

 be disturbed either through accident or by 

 cultivation of the plot immediately surrounding 

 them. The activity of the bees during the nectar- 

 gathering season, accompanied by the well- 

 known hum as they dart in and out of the hive, 

 makes a genuine appeal to the country dweller. 

 This appeal is heightened by the fact that 



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