50 SOURCES OF HONEY. 
Maple (Acer saccharinuwm), throws out its thousands of 
beautiful clusters with a bounteous yield of tempting 
nectar. The Dandclion (Taraxacum Dens-leonis), often 
proves valuable in affording both pollen and honey.* 
About the 20th of May, in this latitude, Apple-blos- 
soms will appear. As these are more abundant than 
other flowers named, and the season having progressed 
considerably, a greater gain may be now expected than at 
Fig. 8.— WHITE CLOVER. 
any previous timé. After Apple-blossoms have fallen, 
there is usually an interval of nearly two weeks before 
the appearance of White Clover (Trifolium repens). In 
sections where Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina and P. Vir- 
gimana), and Locust (Robinia Pseudacacia), abound, 
this deficiency will be partially supplied. Red Raspberry 
and White Clover are found in such abundance in many 
localities, and furnish honey so profusely, that the general 
* I have known sufficient honey to be gathered from this plant, to be stored in 
th2 combs, quite extensively, and sealed over. This comes at a time when it is 
2 special aid to brood-rearing. 
