much used for green manure and cover crop, and for 
hay and pasture in some sections. It acts as a biennial 
when planted in the spring and as a winter annual when 
planted in the fall. An excellent source of fine quality 
honey in some localities. Long blooming Po 
mee packet 20c, pound 75c, five pounds $2.75, post- 
paid. 
VITEX 
(Incisa negundo) 
This long-lived shrub or small tree furnishes abundant ~ 
bloom which the bees work freely and constantly over 
a long blooming period in late summer and fall. At- 
tractive in both foliage and flower it is unsurpassed as 
an ornamental shrub for latitude of central Missouri 
and southward where it reaches height of from eight to 
fifteen feet. In Iowa it often kills to the ground in win- 
ter, growing from the crown the following season. It is 
one of the very best shrubs to plant for nectar south of 
the Mason-Dixon line and has some value further north. 
The seed germinates slowly and requires favorable 
conditions. Plant in garden seedbed early in the spring. 
Water often to keep the soil constantly moist during ger- 
mination period which is usually two to four weeks. 
Seed, per packet 20c, ounce $1.00, %4 pound $3.00, 
postpaid. 
LESPEDEZA BICOLOR 
Lespedeza Bicolor is a shrubby variety from the Orient 
which blooms very freely in late summer and is very at- 
tractive to the bees. Reaching a height of about six 
feet, this one is well suited for screen or hedge. At- 
tractive in both foliage and flower. 
This plant is planted extensively in some southern 
“states where it serves a dual purpose of erosion control 
and furnishing winter feed for game birds. Expected 
to be a good source of surplus honey where plentiful. 
Seed supply uncertain, write for prices. 
PEA TREE 
(Caragana arborescens) 
The pea tree is a very hardy shrub or small tree which 
comes from Siberia. It is drought resistant and is much 
used for hedge in the Dakotas and in western Canada. 
It is a free bloomer and the pea-like blossoms yield an 
abundant supply of well flavored honey in spring. 
Seed, packet 20c, 2 ounces $1.00, postpaid. 
NECTAR BEARING ELM 
(Ulmus Parvifoia.) This Asiatic species may well serve 
the purpose as an ornamental, small to medium size 
shade tree and provide an additional source of nectar. 
Our more common elms bloom in early spring and are 
attractive to the bees for pollen. This one blooms in 
late summer, usually September. It is reported as yield- 
ing nectar freely and swarming with bees at a time 
when little honey is coming to the hive from other 
sources. It is an attractive, quick growing tree, little 
known in this country. ' 
Elm seed is perishable, should be ordered only for this 
winter and spring planting. 
Seed, per packet 20c, postpaid. 
MOUNTAIN MINT 
(Pycnanthemum pilosum) 
Mountain mint is a very good honey plant. Its mass 
of bloom and very pronounced pleasant mint flavor 
make it most desirable for both bee garden and herb 
garden. Also important, this plant appears to have great 
commercial possibilities. 
This species of Mountain Mint may become an im- 
portant source of essential oils. Preliminary tests indi- 
cate that a much heavier yield of oil can be distilled 
