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and they should have their liberty every good day. 

 If strict attention is paid to closing the hives when- 

 ever the weather is cold and windy, and opening 

 them on the return of mild weather, large quantities 

 of bees will be saved which would otherwise perish. 

 For further directions on wintering bees, see 

 Chapter on Monthly Management. 



