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Genuine Honey Dew. 



the South, have extra floral glands which secrete nectar. 

 In case of the cow pea these glands are on the peduncles 

 or flower stems, just at the base of the flowers (Fig, 143, 

 a, a). Prof. Trelese thinks that this nectar serves the plant' 



Fig 



a, a Glands. * Flower. f Pods 



by attracting bees, wasps, etc., which keep injurious insects 

 from attacking it. 



SWEET SAP AND JUICES. 



Bees often gather much nectar from the stubble of wheat 

 that is cut early, while the straw is yet green. The sap 



