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spell of cold weather, as the stores are gone almost before 
the owner is aware of it. 
My critics say, “We can space the frames wider before 
feeding up for winter;” or, “We can leave the stock a 
double chamber.” But 99 times out of 100 this is not 
done; partly because the owners think the Hoffman 
close-ends keep the bees warmer; or in the other case that 
they fear two stories would be colder. In neither case does 
the objection hold good, and as single stock chambers are 
the rule for wintering, a deeper frame will be found more 
economical, and will also give better results in summer. 
These are facts gleaned from all directions—north, south, 
‘east and west. 
“How am I to Extract 
from these large frames, having a machine that will only 
take the Standard Frame?” This is a frequent query, 
but, my dear readers, why should you wish to extract from 
these larger stock combs? Your present Standard frames 
may be used for extracting, leaving the Commercial stock 
frames with their stores intact for winter. There is no 
economy at any time, but a serious loss a/ways, where 
stores are extracted from the brood nest*; but if any of 
the combs are heavily stored during the early summer, by 
all means remove any well sealed, replacing by foundation 
near the centre. The removed stores should be 
A Golden Reserve, 
to be returned if required before or after winter ; although 
where bee-paralysis is prevalent it is better to feed 
medicated syrup for winter stores. 
* An exception would be where Infectious Paralysis is feared, 
when natural stores should be replaced by efficiently medicated 
food for winter. 
