. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. RcflcctioiiL$^, California Bce-Kceper ^W/ ?^. By W. a. Pryal, Alden Station, Oakland, Calif. Indigo Plant I never knew this was a honey-pro- ducer until I saw the bees working upon its blooms in early April at the University of California. In fact, it was not the true indigo-tree that I saw, but the species known as Indigo/era Australis—3. plant bearing rather showy red flowers in early April. It is a native of Australia, and seems to be a good bee-plant. I judge that the true indigo plants, /. anil and /. tine- toria, yield honey. Plants of each were
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. RcflcctioiiL$^, California Bce-Kceper ^W/ ?^. By W. a. Pryal, Alden Station, Oakland, Calif. Indigo Plant I never knew this was a honey-pro- ducer until I saw the bees working upon its blooms in early April at the University of California. In fact, it was not the true indigo-tree that I saw, but the species known as Indigo/era Australis—3. plant bearing rather showy red flowers in early April. It is a native of Australia, and seems to be a good bee-plant. I judge that the true indigo plants, /. anil and /. tine- toria, yield honey. Plants of each were introduced into the Southern States a century and a half ago. was none. Of these trees I may make mention later, and use some photo- graphs I have made of them during the past couple of years. The Teasel Some teasels found their way into our garden several years ago and be- came quite a curiosity, for this plant is a rarity in this portion of California. The women-folk at our home soon ap- propriated the tops with a long stem attached for ornamental and decora- Tfie Acacias This is a flower that I have long recognized as being of benefit to the bees, at least for pollen during the lat- ter part of winter and during spring. I notice that Prof. Cook writes (page 355) in praise of these trees. I endorse what he states in commendation of the tree, but I do not think it is of much value as a nectar-secreting flower. The tree is grown in greater numbers in this portion of California than it is in any other portion of the State that I ever visited. This reminds me that some 10 years ago, when some bee- keepers from the southern counties of the State visited me, they compli- mented me upon the beautiful appear- ance of our orange-trees; they were nicer looking trees than they had in the south. I did not understand at first, and so stated. They pointed to some stately specimens of Acacia lati- folia. There was some resemblance on casual observation — otherwise there. Please note th
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