CABBAGE. 



vast profusion of unpretending flowers, rich in honey 

 during the latter part of March and the early part 

 of April, and affording great attraction to bees. 



TURNIP. 



Turnip blossoms are eagerly sought after by bees, 

 and afford so rich pasturage during March and April 

 as to make it a profitable crop, if but for this purpose 

 alone. 



RAPE. 



The summer rape resembles the turnip, and blooms 

 a little later in the season, and affords quite a rich 

 pasturage. By sowing it at different times, from the 

 first of January to the first of April, a succession 

 of pasturage will be afforded. 



Winter Rape, which is also valuable for bee pas- 

 ture, requires to be sown during the spring or sum- 

 mer, so as to make a growth and be prepared to 

 bloom early in the following spring. This variety is 

 cultivated to a considerable extent in some countries, 

 (particularly in Germany) both for bee pasture, and 

 for seed. 



The latter is used for making oil, and for bird feed. 

 Several tons are annually imported into California 

 for the latter purpose. 



CABBAGE. 



Cabbage blossoms afford a considerable amount of 

 honey, of a fine quality and flavor. 



