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checked considerably if the body of an empty 

 hive is placed under the occupied one, after the 

 flow of honey has started. 



Regular cutting and rolling of the lawn now, 

 when the grass is making quick growth, will in- 

 crease its density. 



Barn and Stock. Staved silos which are 

 empty should have the nuts tightened, and any 

 necessary repairs made. If many cattle are 

 being kept, it is advisable to fill a small silo with 

 early crops, to tide over the dry season of mid- 

 summer. Clover, rye and rape will answer, 

 though it is better to have a succession of the 

 latter to cut fresh. 



Young horses which are to be used for the 

 first time should be treated carefully. They are 

 unaccustomed to exercise, and cannot stand it 

 like old, experienced animals. Give them light 

 work at first, and short hours. 



Brood mares with young foals should have 

 strengthening feed for a week or ten days, 

 but not much hay, as it militates against their 



regaining correct proportions. 



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