BEES IN THE ORCHARD.
On the subject of bees in the orchard, Professor A. J. Cook, in a paper read before the Beekeepers’ Convention recently held in Los Angeles, California, said : “ i proved by covering the blossoms with paper bags that Bartlett pears, Kelsey and another variety of plums, and an unknown variety of cherries are all entirely sterile on their own pollen, or pollen from the same variety, although from another tree ; that olives and lemons are only partially fruitful unless cross pollinated ; while, to my surprise, naval oranges and royal apricots were entirely responsible to selfpollination. Thus we see what successful pomology must have—the honey bees. Failure must attend the cultivation of many of our most valued fruits unless cross pollination is secured. While other insects than bees may aid in such cross pollination, yet the honey bee is absolutely essential to the highest success, as it alone can be counted on in qvery season and always. If bees are close at hand they are a sure dependence. The highest success in pomology demands the mixing of varieties and the near presence of bees."
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1250, 13 February 1896, Page 7
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