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out swarms in May, for which hives should be in readi- 

 ness. Queen-rearing may be begun, if desired. 



Look well to any scarcity of honey that may occur, and 

 supply all deficiencies by feeding. 



SUMMEB. 



Arrange hires for boxing and extracting. 



Have everything in readiness for swarms, if this sys- 

 tem is to be practised. 



Eear queens, and make artificial swarms. 



Ventilate strong swarms in the warmest weather. 



Remove surplus boxes as soon as full, and supply the 

 place of the first ones with empty boxes. 



Look out for the moth-larvae, in surplus honey, and 

 Kxtra combs. 



Extract at suitp.Ve intervals. 



If preparations are to be made for wintering bees in- 

 doors, the work should be done in warm weather, that all 

 damp material may be well dried before the room is oc- 

 cupied by the bees. Do not neglect refuse comb designed 

 lor wax. 



AUTUMN. 



Prepare bees for winter, and see that all stocks are in 

 condition to rear young bees for winter. 



Supply all deficiencies in queens. 



Secure the fall yield of honey in combs for future use, 

 or have new combs built for guides in boxes. 



Prepare honey for market. The development of a 

 home trade should be borne in mind at all times. A 

 good local market is an important item with all produc- 

 ers. Eeserve a suSicient amount of honey, when ship- 

 ping, to meet such demands. 



Place bees in winter quarters early, and observe the in- 

 itructions given for winterinjr 



