American Honey Plants: Together with Those Which Are of Special Value to the Beekeeper as Sources of Pollen (1920)

By Frank C. Pellett

Book Overview

American Honey Plants is a comprehensive guide to the various plants found in the United States that are beneficial to beekeepers as sources of nectar and pollen. Written by Frank Chapman Pellett and originally published in 1920, this book provides detailed descriptions of over 100 different plants, including their physical characteristics, blooming periods, and the types of bees they attract. In addition to providing information on the plants themselves, Pellett also offers practical advice for beekeepers, including tips on how to select and cultivate honey plants, how to manage hives to maximize honey production, and how to identify and control diseases and pests that can harm bees. Throughout the book, Pellett emphasizes the importance of honey plants not only to beekeepers but also to the broader ecosystem, highlighting the vital role that bees play in pollinating crops and maintaining biodiversity. Overall, American Honey Plants is a valuable resource for anyone interested in beekeeping, botany, or environmental science, offering a wealth of information on the plants that sustain one of nature's most important creatures.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498138047
• ISBN13: 9781498138048
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"