February, 1916. 



American Hee Journal 



The Double-Walled Massie 



THE MASSIE HIVE 



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5. SOURCES OF NECTAR 



6. THE OCCUPANTS OF THE HIVE 



7. INCREASE 



9. PRODUCTION OF COMB HONEY 



10. PRODUCTION OF EXTRACTED HONEY 



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12. DISEASES AND ENEMIES OF BEES 

 n. WINTERING 



U. MARKETING THE HONEY CROP 



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