In the UK clover used to be an important bee crop. But that was before my time, at least as a beekeeper. I believe it's making a come back but I'm told that one of the popular varieties being planted now, whilst it's better for its primary purpose of improving grassland, is useless for bees! The flowers are deeper so honey bees can no longer reach the nectar. I don't know the name of the variety in question but Jeff Young may like to check that he is using a "bee compatible" variety. -- Malcolm Roe Phone : +44 442 230000 ext 5104 Crosfield Electronics Ltd Fax : +44 442 232301 Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 7RH, UK E-mail : [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------------------