THE BEE-KEEPERS' REVIEW 239 



BEGINNERS DEPAR TMENT 



What To "Do Each Month 



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JUNE — Southwestern States. 

 By Hexrv C. Barron, Hagerman, N. M. 



W'ith but a few exceptions the first of June shoukl see all supers 

 for surplus honey on their respective hives. From this time on there 

 will be plent}'^ of alfalfa bloom until frost comes again. 



The sweet clover is coming on rapidly, and there is sufficient 

 wild flora for pollen and some honey. Those producing" section and 

 bulk comb honey should watch closely so that as soon as the honey 

 is sealed take it oft' that the color may be at its best. 



In eastern New Mexico there will be but very few natural 

 swarms so that the bee-keeper, if any increase is desired, must 

 make them artificially. It should all be done this month, in order 

 that the new swarm may have the full season in which to build up. 

 and become strong before the season is over. 



The amateur and the old bee-keeper has his own way of farm- 

 ing this increase, but perhaps it would be well for the beginner to 

 use care and follow the Alexander plan, and there has been two or 

 three very good ones in the late copies of the journals, of which it 

 is taken for granted you are a reader, if not subscribe now. 



JUNE — Northern States. 



Jessr H. Roukrts, Watseka. III. 



June in our latitude is the busiest month of the year for the 

 bee-keeper — honey gathering and swarming. If a swarm clusters 

 on a small limb, the best plan is to cut it off and carry it, bees and 

 all, to the hive which you should have in readiness. Shake them in 

 front of the hive and they will soon find the entrance and go in. If 

 the swarm cluster on some immovable object, set the hive as close 

 to them as is practical, then smoke and brush them down upon the 



