October, 1916. 



357 



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5. SOURCES OF NECTAR 



6. THE OCCUPANTS OF THE HIVE 



7. INCREASE 



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10. PRODUCTION OF EXTRACTED HONEY 



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12. DISEASES AND ENEMIES OF BEES 

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