> > Still searching for reference material concerning the arrival of > honeybee > in the states mentioned at the start of this thread. I’ve taken to > writing the historical societies of each state to see what they may > have > that can assist me. Aloha Joe, Glad you could use the information. Molokai is so little known now for its honey when it used to be the top. May I also suggest you contact the state beekeepers associations in the states you are still looking for information in? This is where I found the Hawaii history. Molokai Meli www.realhawaiihoney.com ****************************************************** * Full guidelines for BEE-L posting are at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm * ******************************************************