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Should it be found necessary to feed late in the 

 season, less water should be added, as evaporation is 

 then less rapid, and longer time would elapse before 

 the bees could seal it over. 



FLOUR. 



Flour of different kinds (that made from rye is 

 best) forms a valuable substitute for pollen, particu- 

 larly in the spring, before the latter can be obtained 

 from the usual source. As soon as the bees com- 

 mence to fly out in the spring, they will partake of 

 it, if placed within their reach, and continue to carry 

 it into their hives until a supply can be had from the 

 natural sources. 



Take one pound of dry flour for each ten hives of 

 bees to be fed, (the quantity can be increased or di- 

 minished according as it is consumed) place it in 

 troughs or large shallow dishes set in a place shel- 

 tered from the wind, and at the same time admit the 

 sun to shine on it. It should be kept dry, and re- 

 plenished from day to day as long as the bees con- 

 tinue to partake of it. Flour may also be put into 

 combs or vessels and placed within the hive, in the 

 same manner as other food. 



QUANTITY OF FOOD PER DAY. 



From one to two pints of liquid sweets per day to 

 the hive, according .to the average strength of the 



