. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 611 WEEKLY EDITION OF THE. THOMAS G. NEWMAN, :hijdxtoti. Vol. XXI. Sept. 30,1885. No. 39. APICULTURAL NEWS ITEMS. EDITORIAL AND SELECTED. CalU'oriila Poppy.—To seo this plant ^Eschsl?h(l^tzia) in " all its glory," one must be in its native home, ("alirornia, during April and May. There it may bo seen in patches of many acres, radiant with ils brilliancy of fe'Olden-hued Howers. Though common as the commonest weed, it is hig-hly cherished by the people of the Golden State. Its fragrance is not such as to mak
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 611 WEEKLY EDITION OF THE. THOMAS G. NEWMAN, :hijdxtoti. Vol. XXI. Sept. 30,1885. No. 39. APICULTURAL NEWS ITEMS. EDITORIAL AND SELECTED. CalU'oriila Poppy.—To seo this plant ^Eschsl?h(l^tzia) in " all its glory," one must be in its native home, ("alirornia, during April and May. There it may bo seen in patches of many acres, radiant with ils brilliancy of fe'Olden-hued Howers. Though common as the commonest weed, it is hig-hly cherished by the people of the Golden State. Its fragrance is not such as to make it attractive, still its rich color and its keep- ing fresh for many hours after being picked makes it a favorite with the many as a bouquet flower. The plant is of low growth the tallest varieties not growing over 15 inches high. We have not heard of more than two varieties being found in its native land ; but Eastern and European cultivators The Dew hangs jewels in the heath. Buds bloom for which the bee has pined ; I haste along, I quicker breathe, The night is still, the moon looks kind. Honey in one-pound sections sells much faster than that in larger packages. It is a neat package, and small enough for any family, and can readily be sold for 23 cents —the popular retail price. "How many kinds of the honey-bees I are there in North America ?" asks a corres- pondent. We now think of but seven : The natives (brown or black), Italian, Cyprian, Syrian, , Egyptian and Carniolan. Mr. D. A. Joiies, Beeton, Ont., has sent us a copy of his new Catalogue for the fall Fairs. It contains 16 pages, and enumerates a full list of apiarian supplies. The Present Condition of the bees is very encouraging. The losses of bees last winter are mainly overcome now—and the colonies generally will go into winter quar- ters in excellent condition. Let us hope for successful wintering and a large crop of honey next year. The Honey Show at the Michigan State Fair was not q
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