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abundant; sometimes surplus; honey of rank flavor when first

stored. May, June.*

DOGWOOD. Cornus asperifolia Michx.

Dogwood family. Cornaceae.

"An Eastern species extending to Central Texas where the variety

Drummondii is the common form." (Coulter). Lowlands and along banks;

honey yield good and bees fairly roam over blossoms, but species not

plentiful. March, April.*

ELDER. Sambucus Canadensis L.

Honey suckle family. Caprifoliaceae.

"Moist grounds throughout Texas." (Coulter). Along rivers and wet

places; honey yield good but not plentiful. April, May.*

BLACK HAW. Virburnum prunifolium L.

Honey suckle family. Caprifoliaceae.

"An Atlantic species, extending westward into Texas as far as the

valley of the Guadalupe and probably the San Antonio." (Coulter).

Hunter: in woodlands and forests. Honey yield good, early, valuable

for brood rearing. March, April.*

CORAL BERRY. INDIAN CURRANT. Symphoricarpos symphorlcarpos (L) MacM.

Honey suckle family. Caprifoliaceae.

"An Atlantic species extending into Texas. Near New Braunfels.

(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.*