Part 35

"Sandy or sterile soils, extending from the Atlantic States to

Central Texas." (Coulter). In sandy land sections of the country;

honey yield inferior but with large amount of pollen; good for early

brood rearing. March, April.*

LIVE OAK. Quercus Virginiana Mill.

Oak family. Cupuliferae.

"Common along water courses extending from the Gulf States through

Southern and Western Texas to the mountains of New Mexico." (Coulter).

Hunter: in forests, honey yield good, poor in quality, dark; valuable

for early brood rearing; much pollen. March.*

RED OAK. Quercus rubra L.

Oak family. Cupuliferae.

"Extending to the valleys of the Colorado and San Antonio. Not

abundant and timber poor." (Coulter). Along creeks and low-lands;

scarce; pollen. March, April.*

SWAMP, SPANISH, or PIN OAK. Quercus palustris Du Roi.

Oak family. Cupuliferae.

"Low grounds extending to the valley of the Colorado." (Coulter).

Forests; good honey yield and also pollen; valuable for brood rearing,

March, April.*

WATER OAK. Quercus aquatica Walt.

Oak family. Cupuliferae.

"Wet grounds extending from the South Atlantic States to the valley

of the Colorado." (Coulter). College: along creeks and streams; scarce

and scattering; pollen. March.*

BLACK JACK or BARREN OAK. Quercus nigra L.

Oak family. Cupuliferae.

"Extending to the valleys of the Colorado and Nueces." (Coulter). In