572 CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF BEES. 



fined, in order to prevent the bees getting out, by wire-cloth, but in 

 such a way as not to allow the dead bees to close and clog the en- 

 trance. There should be space afforded in the hive to allow the 

 dead bees to accumulate on the bottom. 



BEST TEMPERATURE FOR CELLAR OR BEE HOUSE It is gener- 

 ally agreed that the temperature of the room for successful winter 

 bee-keeping is about 40. This should be steadily maintained, and 

 accompanied always by thorough ventilation. 



REMOVING BEES FROM THE CELLAR If the bees in the open- 

 ing of spring do not get too restless, they should remain in winter- 

 quarters till the soft-maples, or willow and alder, begin to furnish 

 Sollen. They should be put out early in the morning of a pleasant 

 ay. If possible, set out each hive quietly, so that the rest will not 

 be disturbed. If practicable, each stock is better if placed on its 

 usual summer stand. By this means there will noc be so much 

 risk of getting the colonies badly mixed up, or the queens lost, as 

 often happens. Hives and stands may be marked with correspond- 

 ing numbers to facilitate this. Watch closely for a few days to see 

 that the weak hives do not swarm out. When there is any indica- 

 tion of this, supply a new queen. 



