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The Enamel quilt, or American oilcloth, is finally con- 
demned in view of the prevalence of bee-paralysis. Nothing 
must check ventilation, and all corroded quilts should be 
removed and clean ones returned after being saturated 
with the B-well solution, and left wet. 
Out of Season Applications. 
The foregoing plans can hardly be carried out from the 
end of October to the end of February, but at any time 
during winter, when fairly mild, if it is absolutely necessary, 
just two or three pounds of medicated syrup may be given 
to an affected stock. 
This food should be quite warm, and supplied in a plain 
bottle having a double thickness of thin old linen, or cheese 
cloth, tied over the mouth, inverting it close on the bare 
frames, just over the cluster. The bottle should be 
carefully covered up, and applied so that the whole of 
the food is taken down while warm. 
By the end of February, if mild, thin medicated syrup 
(warm) may be given with great advantage, allowing 
one-fifth more water than for early winter stores. 
Early Autumn Treatment Imperative. 
Where the bees are already in a bad state in Autumn, 
the case is somewhat difficult for the average owner to 
deal with. A young queen should have been given in 
August ; and if the stock is already depleted, a comb of 
brood and healthy bees will work wonders, if such can 
be spared. The added bees are not readily affected, 
particularly if preventive measures are being employed, 
and these fresh workers quickly re-invigorate the stock, 
ensuring a populous colony. 
Natural Stores Condemned. 
Where there is any possibility of disease, either in his 
