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planting them to kill bees. I say graciously, as I have' 

 watched these very closely, and am sure they do little harm, 

 and arc rich in nectar. Seldom a bee gets caught so as to 

 hold it long, and when these awkward masses are carried 

 Fig. ST.— Pollen of Milk-weed. 



away with the bee, they are usually left at the door of the 

 hive, where I have often seen them in considerable numbers. 

 The river bank hard by our apiary is lined with these sweet- 

 smelling herbs, and we would like even more. 

 Tig. 88.— Black Mustard. 



Black mustard, Sinapis nigra (Fig. 88) white mustard, 

 Sinapis alba, and rape, Brassica campestris (Fig. 89), 

 all look much alike, and are all admirable bee plants, 

 as they furnish much and beautiful honey. The first, if self- 



