118 THE AFIAEY; OE, 



In conclusion, we would remind all bee-keepers who earnestly 

 desire success, and who hope to draw pecuniary profit from their 

 pursuit, of the golden rule in bee-keeping : — " Keep your stocks 

 strong/' In exercising the assiduous attention and persevering 

 effort, which that maxim enjoins, they will not only be regarded 

 as hee-lceepers, but, as Mr. Langstroth says, will acquire a right to 

 the title of bee-masters. 



