1 86 THE HONEY-BEE. 



new stock are great during the first two or three 

 weeks, since much wax has to be made, and homes 

 and provender for the coming young have to be in 

 readiness. It is, therefore, a wise and benevolent and 

 paying plan to feed all swarms whom the weather 

 prevents from gathering abundant supplies in the 

 fields. By this means no time is lost in comb-build- 

 ing : all the workers remain vigorous for flight and 

 indoor duties : the queen, encouraged by finding no 

 lack of food for her future offspring, will get on with 

 laying as fast as the cells are ready to receive her 

 eggs; and thus all the elements of a prosperous 

 community will be secured. 



