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WINTERING 



essential that great care be used to see that stores are of suffi- 

 cient quantity and of good quality. 



One of the principal arguments in favor of cellar wintering 

 is the saving in stores, which is considerable. In general it is 

 estimated that from one-third to one-half more honey will be 

 consumed when wintered outside. This is offset by earlier brood 



Fig. 110. — The Dadant method of outdoor wintering in large hives is suited to localities 

 where the bees have frequent flights during the cold months. 



rearing and a generally stronger condition when properly win- 

 tered out-of-doors. 



The Dadant Method. — The Dadants are extensively engaged 

 in honey production in Hamilton, Illinois, directly across the 

 river from Keokuk. They use a large hive and cover the brood 

 frames with a straw mat. Woven wire is tacked to one corner 

 of the front of the hive and then made to encircle it on both 



