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as is the northern linden. However, there are some reliable 

 reports of heavy flows from this source. Holly and chinquapin 

 are mentioned as important honey plants and innumerable vines 

 figure in honey production, giving a large share of the product 

 a light or light amber color, according to T. A. Bowden of Pales- 

 tine. 



Central Texas. 



In this region are tne main black land fields of Texas and here 

 the famous horsemint flourishes in all its glory. However, this 

 famous plant is gradually decreasing in acreage before cultiva- 

 tion, like the famous blue thistle of Virginia. In the southern 

 belt of this region, mesquite is common and is an important source 

 of honey. Sumac is named as important here and in some sec- 



Fig. 41. Box hives like these are rapidly being replaced \vith good equipment. 



