I would suggest sweet clovers. Walter Kelley sells a mix of yellow and
     white that works great. Oder some rape oil seed or just plant collards
     and let them go to seed. vetch is good. Try a lime tree "Tilia"
     species if you are going to stay where you are a long time. Maples are
     good for sping build up. There is a list of honey plants in the hive
     and the honey bee. Check with your local university extension office
     to see what on that list is adapted to your area.
 
 
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Subject: List of Flowers?
Author:  Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]> at internet-ext
Date:    6/20/96 1:52 PM
 
 
Where can I obtain a list of flowers (preferably wild) that bees like?  I
plan on purchasing my first hive(s) for next year and it would be great to
have plenty of flowers around my house for them to feed on.  Since it will
be months before I can put them out (about 10), I have plenty of time to
read and gain as much information as I can.
 
 
Thanks,
Kevin   (The token newbie to the group)