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thirds of the petals have dropped. It should be borne in 

 mind that it is the eating of the poison and not the contact 

 with it which kills the codling moth. 



Some States have enacted laws prohibiting spraying dur- 

 ing fruit bloom, and have imposed penalties for their viola- 

 tion. To the intelligent fruit grower no such prohibition 

 should be needed, as reason and judgment would dictate other- 

 wise. Beekeepers and fruit growers all should strive in every- 

 way possible to spread this information concerning the time 

 and kind of spray, and the reasons and seasons for spraying. 



While it may be quite impossible to regulate and restrain 

 individuals, yet it may be suggested that contract sprayers 

 should be licensed in order to control or make certain that 

 their methods conform to existing laws and customs. To the 

 beekeepers it is a pitiable sight tg see struggling, half-par- 

 alyzed worker-bees staggering about the hive entrance and 

 crawling up the grass blades unable to enter the hive. This 

 is a violent shock to the colony. 



Horticulturists, fruit growers and beekeepers must unite 

 for mutual benefits to prevent the uncalled-for sacrifice of the 

 honeybee. Similarly, every means that ingenuity can devise 

 to improve the breed and management of bees should be 

 adopted. Every possible provision should be made for hous- 

 ing, feeding and manipulating, especially before and after 

 the fruit and garden bloom. 



More hees and better hees, more trees and better trees! 

 This will insure increased production of both fruits and 

 honey. 



The planting of linden or basswood trees, beloved by bees, 

 is especially to be recommended for shade along the street 

 and the highway, or as an ornamental tree in parks and on 

 estates for forest plantations. It is of quick growth, sym- 

 metrical, with smooth bark. The wood is highly valued for 

 lumber. It produces honey of exceptional quality and in 

 abundance, which comes at a time of scarcity of nectar in 

 most sections. The recommendation of the planting of this 

 tree is inspired by a desire to increase its prevalence, thereby 

 promoting beekeeping. Any advantage which it offers to the 

 bee rebounds to the mutual good of the horticulturist, fruit 



