418 State Horticultural Society. 



hence the common name. Botanically it is known as ''Philadelphus/' 

 the species most commonly grown being "P. coronarius," Formerly the 

 term "Syringa" was sometimes applied to this shrub, but is now wholly 

 confined to the lilacs. 



The flowers are always produced on the last year's wood, and 

 prunning is best deferred until the bloom is over. Judicious pruning is 

 necessary in order to maintain good form, as the little trees are inclined to 

 be irregular. 



Cuttings made in the fall, or early in spring, take root readily and in 

 a few years attain flowering size. 



Another species, Gordon's "P. Gordonianus," blooms in July, and on 

 this account is desirable, but its flowers lack fragrance. — J^ational Stock- 

 man and Farmer. 



BEES. 



WINTEKING BEES IK MISSOUPJ. 



Editor "Rural World:" A certain writer on bee culture of this 

 state claims that bees will not freeze in the latitude of Missouri, provided 

 they have plenty of stores in reach above the cluster. I^ow, I live in 

 northwest Missouri, and do not wish to bump up against some one supe- 

 rior to myself, but I must say that taking it one year after another I do 

 not believe the above is absolutely correct. I base my opinion of such 

 on my experience and the experience of others. 



I believe that in my locality there are only two methods of wintering 

 bees successfully. The first method is accomplished by using the double 

 walled chaff hive or by having outside winter cases, large enough to slip 

 over the single-walled hives, and leave room for packing. The second 

 method is reached by placing the bees in an underground repository. 

 Remember, I say underground repository, not an out of ground re- 

 pository. 



