194 HONEY. 



previous to July, is of good flavor and of various 

 shades of color, that from mustard being whiter than 

 any other ; the prevailing color is, however, a dark 

 yellow, with occasionally a reddish tint. But the 

 honey most esteemed for both flavor and density is 

 that gathered from the Cephalanthus in the months 

 of July and August. It is of a golden yellow color 

 and transparent, while most of that gathered from 

 other sources at a later period, is of dark color, re- 

 sembling Orleans molasses, and is in flavor or dens- 

 ity but little better; the amount gathered of the 

 latter, however, is not usually large. When buying 

 honey, choose that which is of a clear color (yellow 

 to be preferred) and thick consistency. All red or 

 dark honey should be tested before buying, unless it 

 is warranted by responsible parties-. 



In the Atlantic States the principal sources whence 

 honey is obtained are white clover, poplar, (or white- 

 wood) chestnut, linden- (or bass-wood) and buck- 

 wheat. 



The honey from the two former is of nearly the 

 same quality, and is gathered during the same period, 

 which is June and part of July. It is nearly white 

 and transparent, and is considered the standard of 

 excellence. 



The chestnut and linden bloom together, from the 

 first to the twentieth of July, and afford honey of 

 a much darker color, and not as fine flavored as 

 the above. 



Honey from buckwheat is of a reddish color and 



