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BEEKEEPING IX THE SOUTH 



Fig. 42. The apiary shown in Fig. 41 after it had been transferred to good hives. 



tions broomweed, sometimes called summer farewell, is an im- 

 portant source. 



South Texas. 



The famous rattan \'ine of which one hears wherever he goes 

 in the eastern portion of this belt, is an important >iclder. In 

 much of this country beekeeping is not profitable and a share of 

 the honey produced here is of dark color. Reports have reached 

 the author which indicate that frequent heavy winds from the 

 Gulf interfere with the bees' flight in many localities in this 

 region. 



West Texas. 



Much of this section is unsuitable for bee cultiu'e because of 

 protracted drouths and soil conditions. In some of the valleys 

 alfalfa is mentioned as an important honey plant and in some 



