Jnnuary, 1913. 



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Do Bees Reason ? A Brief for the insect 



If Not How Do Bees Know What To Do With Comb Foundation? Why Do They Fill 

 Cracks in 'the Hive With Propolis During Hot Weather ? Au Ant Story. Bee Scouts. Re 

 flex Theory Insufticient. .A Problem for the Breeder. — By Prank G. O'Dell. Lincoln. Neb. • 



Characteristics of the Drone Most Apt to Be Transmitted 



The First Breeder of Italians in His Locality Tells of His Early E.xperiences. Takes 

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