April 13, 1905. 



THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 



283 



beyond this, and the chances are that the end 

 is not yet. 



Yesterday I took a ride into the canyons 

 and there was a wealth of bloom that was 

 surely most encouraging. I chanced to stop 

 my horse beneath a live-oal< tree, which was 

 in full bloom, and the loud hum of the bees 

 showed full well that they were making good 

 use of their opportunity. This winter has not 

 only been very wet, but it has been so mild 

 that we are sure to have very early bloom. I 

 have often called attention to the fact that in 

 wet years our bloom is sure to be protracted, 

 so the present year we are not only sure to 

 have a great wealth of nectar-bearing flowers, 

 but it is equally certain that they will hang 

 on for a long time. 



There is only one possible chance for a fail- 

 ure. If, at the time of the honey season we 

 should have continuous cold winds, these 

 might somewhat interfere with our success. 

 It is hardly to be expected, however, that we 



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