QUESTIONS 87 



QUESTIONS 



1. Discuss the importance of a good location. 



2. Note the difference in nectar secretion of the same plant under differ- 



ent conditions. 



3. How is the system of honey production affected by the locality? 



4. Outline in general the clover region; the alfalfa region. 



a. At what season are pollen-bearing plants most valuable and why? 



6. Discuss honey-dew and its origin. 



7. What are the principal sources of early pollen? 



8. Of what value is fi-uit bloom to the honey producer? 



9. What class of honey is highest in quality and highest in price? 



10. Discuss the clover family and mention the varieties of greatest value. 



11. In what sections is buckwheat of importance? 



12. Name some trees that furnish honey in abundance. 



13. What fall flowers add to the bee-keeper's revenue? 



14. Discuss the plants restricted to small areas. 



15. Mention some plants of value for pollen only. 



16. Discuss bitter and poisonous honeys. 



17. Note the problems of OA-erstocking a locality. 



IS. Of what value is the honey-bee as a pollenizing agent? 



