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houey-flow. At this time the bees con be handled more easily and the 

 probability of robbing is reduced to a minimum. 



If the iioney-flow should suddenly cease after a transfer has been 

 made it would be well to feed for a few days until the honey-flow be- 

 gins again. In ordinary seasons the bees should secure enough stores 

 to carry them over any break in the flow. 



The bee-keeper is advised to read each method carefully before de- 

 ciding on which to follow and then, when he is sure of the directions, to 

 make all preparations before beginning operations. He will then find 

 (hat transferring bees is a simple and a profitable undertaking. 



