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mated with her, if possible. Early drones are best secured" by- 

 arranging drone comb at the centre of a well-provided stock 

 the previous autumn. No useless drones should be prodiice<J 

 as they consume considerable stores. A strong colony, well! 

 provided and made queenless in autumn before the slaughter 

 is likely to commence, will save their drones till winter, but. 

 the special breeding of drones for autumn work must be, 

 carried on during Julyi 



