PASTURAGE. 



407 



In California the Sage, in Texas tlie Horse-mint, in Florida 

 the Mangi'ove, form the main honey-harvests of those coun- 

 tries. 



In the irrigated portions of the arid West, the Alfalfa (Fig. 



Fig. 162. 



YELLOW OR OFFICINAL MELILOT. 



(From L'Apicoltore.) 



156) is grown profusely, usually giving three crops of hay 

 and at each blooming an abundance of the most delicious white 

 honey. Alfalfa honey is a staple on the market. 



