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ously in early autumn, when it was almost impossible to 
determine whence they were obtaining their supplies. 
This suggests the 
idea that there are 
many minor sources 
not noticeable in 
abundance, which 
the keen scent of 
the bees is quick 
to discover. 
In California, the 
chief reliance seems 
to be the “ White 
Sage” (Lurotia lan- 
ata), of which there 
are immense quan- 
tities. The Cotton 
of the Southern 
States is mentioned 
as valuable. There 
are many plants pe- 
culiar to different 
localities, upon 
which more or less 
dependence can be 
placed. And, even 
in those less favor- 
ed districts where 
no first-class sources 
are found, there will always be a moderate gain from the 
forage of field and forest, which will justify any careful 
person in keeping a moderate number of colonies, as ex- 
perience may dictate. 
Fig. 16.—GOLDEN ROD. 
HONEY-DEW. 
Honey-dew is found in some localities, but personal ex- 
y 
