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The Bee People. 



time you would look in vain for them, no 

 matter how brightly the sun might shine, 

 for they are the Friends of the Flowers and 

 seldom leave home except when there are 

 blossoms for them to visit. 



Many flowers keep a dainty table spread 

 for the bees. Cups of nectar and dishes of 

 ambrosia are ready for them to eat and drink 

 and carry home. 



If it were not for these gifts from the 

 flowers, the) honey-bees could not live, as 

 t^^y ,^Pw^^'^^»__J'et all their food 

 from their flowerj 

 ; f rien \ds. ! 



White Clover, from which a great deal of honey is made. 



