WINTERING BEES. 111 
great loss of bees in winter; so great in fact as to dis- 
courage many from attempting to engage in apiculture. 
My plan of wintering is very simple, and commends 
itself to every intelligent person. Ina few words it may 
be expressed thus: The brood section is secured against 
the effects of sudden changes in the weather (this keeps 
the bees dormant throughout the winter season, which is 
as nature desigaed,) and provides for the absorption of 
all moisture and perspiration arising from the bees while 
in a dormant state. These two points are the foundation 
of successful wintering. 
