Insects and Flowers

Abstract

HAVING this morning received the last number of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society containing Mr. A. W. Bennett's and Mr. Christy's observations on the constancy of insects in their visits to flowers, it occurred to me, after reading only the first page, to see how insects behaved in my own garden, where there is a great variety of plants. I had not read the conclusions of either author, and had no preconceived opinion on the subject. The results were noted at once, and were as follows:—