80 BEE PASTTJEAGE. 



ciently abundant, is valuable as bee food, while it is also 

 well worthy of cultivation for timber. 



KBD KASPBEHET A FAVORITE. 



The Red Raspberry, [Rxibus strigosus) now presents 

 the stamens as the most conspicuous part of the flower, 

 soliciting the attention of the bee, by pouring out the 

 bounteous libations so highly prized by our industrous in- 

 sect. For several weeks they are allowed to partake of 

 this exquisite beverage ; it is secreted at all hours,- and in 

 all kinds of Aveather. When the morning is warm, we 

 often hear their cheerful humming among the leaves 

 and flowers of this shrub, before the sun appears above 

 the horizon. The gentle shower, sufficient to induce man 

 to seek shelter, is often unheeded by the bee when luxuri- 

 ating among these flowers ; even white clover, important 

 as it is in furnishing the greatest part of the stores, would 

 be neglected at this season, if the raspberry only yielded 

 a full supply. Clover begins to blossom with the rasp 

 berry, and continues longer. 



HONEY FROM RED GLOVEK. 



Red clover probably secretes as much honey as the 

 white, but the tube of the corolla being longer, common 

 bees appear to be unable to reach it. I have seen a few 

 at work upon it, but it appeared to be slow business. The 

 Italians work on it sometimes, apparently out of choice. 



Sorrel, {Rumex acetoselld), the pest of many farmers, is 

 brought under contribution by the bees, and furnishes 

 pollen in any quantity. Morning is the only part of the 

 day appropriated to its collection. 



CATNIP ONE OP THE BEST HONEY YIELDING PLANTS. 



Catnip (Nepeta Cataria), Mother wort, {Leonurus Cardi- 

 aca), and Hoarhound {Marrubium vulgare,) put forth 



