

cultivation. Dozens of stalks arise from a single root 
in a well established plant and often reach a height 
of three feet with large clusters of blue peca-like 
flowers. Very attractive to the bees. Seeds 16 cts 
packet 
ZOFKA RED CLOVER 
Zofka is a red clover much like the one in com- 
mon cultivation except that flower tubes are much 
shorter, thus enabling the honeybee to reach the 
nectar. This variety comes from Dr. Joseph Zofka 
of Czechoslovakia. But little seed is available. 
Packet 15 cts. ; 
SAFFLOWER | 
Safflower is a thistle-like plant reaching a height 
of about three feet. The large yellow flowers are of 
‘nterest in, the garden but it is cultivated principally 
as a source of drying oil in demand by the paint 
ond varnish industry. Bees visit the flowers freely 
but no information is available as to its probable 
value as a source of honey. Annual. Seed 15 cts 
per packet. 50 cts per pound postpaid. Five or more 
pounds by express collect 25 cts per pound. 
TREE MALLOW 
(Lavatera cachemiriana) 
This perennial from Asia reaches a height of about 
six feet and blooms over a long period. The tops 
kill to the ground each winter but grow again with 
the coming of spring. The flowers, somewhat like 
small hollyhocks are pink in color and attract large 
numbers of bees and other insects. Very desirable 
ornamental. Seed 15 cts per packet. 
PLUME POPPY (Bocconia cordata) 
This tall growing perennial is a rich feeder and 
needs good soil and plenty of room. It comes from 
China and Japan. It reaches a height of six or more 
feet and has feathery pink flowers in mid-summer. 
The bees visit the flowers freely for pollen. Seed 15 
cts per packet. 
GOLDENROD (Solidago) 
There is a large variety of goldenrods common 
from New England to California. A few are desirable 
garden flowers and in some localities the bees 
gather honey freely from them. We offer a mixture 
of several varieties for trial. Seed 15 cents per 
packet. 
PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE 
(Lythrum salicaria) 
Purple loosestrife is very adaptable and will grow 
either on dry land or in boggy spots with its roots 
