Part 6 (1/2)

(Lindheimer).” (Coulter). In woodlands along rivers and rocky soil.

Honey yield good and of long duration. July, September.*

BUSH HONEYSUCKLE. Lonicera fragrantissima Lindle.

Honey suckle family. Caprifoliaceae.

Shrubby vine; cultivated species on campus; honey yield extremely early, valuable to stimulate bees if weather is favorable; also pollen. January.*

WHITE-FLOWERED HONEYSUCKLE. Lonicera albiflora Torn. & Gray.

Honey suckle family. Caprifoliaceae.

”Abundant throughout Western Texas and especially in the mountains west of the Pecos.” (Coulter). Hunter: cultivated for ornamental purposes. Honey yield good, but few plants. May, July.*

HOUSTONIA. Houstonia angustifolia Michx.

Madder family. Rubiaceae.

”Throughout Texas.” (Coulter). College Station: on dry soils and prairies. Bees work on it well but plants not abundant. May, July.*

b.u.t.tON BUSH. Cephalanthus occidentalis L.

Madder family. Rubiaceae.

”Swamps and along streams throughout Texas.” (Coulter). Hunter: along rivers and creeks. Bees work on it. July.*

b.u.t.tON WEED. Diodia teres Walt.

Madder family. Rubiaceae.

”Sandy soil, low grounds of Texas to mouth of Rio Grande.”

(Coulter). Low sandy soils; honey yield good and valuable as it comes during drouth. No surplus. July, August.*

BROOMWEED. Gutierrezia Texana T. & G.

Composite family. Compositae.

”Sterile plains throughout Texas.” (Coulter). In open prairies; honey yield good in fall for winter stores; dark amber and strong flavor. September, October.*

GOLDENROD. Solidago sp. (?).

Composite family. Compositae.

Occurs in all parts of Texas. September. See A. B. C. 173.

Parthenium Hysterophorus L.

Composite family. Compositae.

”Throughout Eastern and Central Texas. Dr. Harvard remarks that it is one of the commonest weeds about the streets of San Antonio.”