249 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 
Fic. 110.—The Dadant method of outdoor wintering in large hives is suited to localiti 
where the bees have frequent flights during the cold months. Cpeee 
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 
