18 ANNUALS 
MIGNONETTE 
(Reseda odorata) 
Mignonette has long been a favorite with those who 
have bee gardens. The bloom is very fragrant. Some 
very extravagant claims have been made as to the 
amount of honey to be secured from this source. While 
there is no proof that such yields can be secured, the 
flowers are very attractive to the bees and it seems 
probable that if enough of it were available good crops 
might be harvested. Try it in your garden. 
Seed, per packet, 15c; ounce, 60c; postpaid. 
SAFFLOWER 
Safflower is a fast growing annual which reaches a 
height of about three feet. The large yellow flowers 
are of interest in the garden but it is cultivated princi- 
pally as a source of drying oil in demand by the paint 
and varnish industry. Bees visit the flowers freely and 
indications are that it will prove to be a good honey 
plant. 
Seed, per packet, 15c, postpaid. 
SESAMUM 
Sesamum is an annual of easy culture. It grows to 
a height of three feet in this climate and the large 
flowers are very attractive to the bees. It blooms in 
late summer. It is an important source of edible oil in 
the tropics and some experimental plantings are con- 
ducted in this country for study of possible commercial 
adaptation. 
Seed, per packet, 20c, postpaid. 
ANNUAL HEATHERMINT 
(Elsholtzia patrini) 
This attractive, easy to grow annual is a new addition 
to our gardens. It grows to two or three feet in 
height. It blooms heavily in the fall and the bees were 
freely attracted to the bloom. It comes from Japan 
where it is reported to be widely naturalized in Hok- 
kaido. It is reported to yield freely of honey which 
is good quality and does not granulate. 
Seed, per packet 20c, postpaid. 
PLANTING SEED OF ANNUALS: Most annuals we have listed are 
of easy culture and (except as noted) may be planted most anytime during 
spring when moisture conditions are good. Early planting to get 
established ahead of hot weather may be preferable. Those easily 
damaged by freezing, as Seaamum, should be planted in late spring 
after danger of freezing is past. 
Forage Crops 
PLANTING FORAGE CROPS: Most forage crops will germinate and 
are reasonably safe to plant in small amounts anytime during spring 
or summer when moisture conditions are good during germinating 
period. Early spring seeding is usually the best time. Larger plantings 
should, probably, follow the farm practises Of your locality. 
