April 2, 1775

Posted by sydney on Apr 2nd, 1775

Bees resort to the hot-beds tempted by some honey spread on the leaves, & blossoms of the cucumbers.  When bees do not frequent the frames, the early fruit never sets well: therefore this expident is very proper for early melons, & cucumbers.

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