QUESTIONS 87 
QUESTIONS 
- Discuss the importance of a good location. 
Note the difference in nectar secretion of the same plant under differ 
ent conditions. 
. How is the system of honey production affected by the locality? 
. Outline in general the clover region; the alfalfa region. 
. At what season are pollen-bearing plants most valuable and why? 
. Discuss honey-dew and its origin. 
. What are the principal sources of early pollen? 
. Of what value is fruit bloom to the honey producer? 
. What class of honey is highest in quality and highest in price? 
. Discuss the clover family and mention the varieties of greatest value. 
. In what sections is buckwheat of importance? 
. Name some trees that furnish honey in abundance. 
. What fall flowers add to the bee-keeper’s revenue? 
. Discuss the plants restricted to small areas. 
. Mention some plants of value for pollen only. 
. Discuss bitter and poisonous honeys. 
. Note the problems of overstocking a locality. 
. Of what value is the honey-bee as a pollenizing agent? 
