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many deaths, but with the above, all is clean, there can be no 

 daubing, and empty jars can soon be replaced by others, or 

 the whole quickly cleared away should any cause arise for so 

 doing. 



Feeding by Syrup-filled Combs in Spring 



is another process which requires a degree of caution in 

 carrying out, such as few are aware of. The excitement 

 caused by introducing whole combs of unsealed food before a 

 younger element of life has been created, causes unnecessary 

 flights with its consequently increased death rate among the 

 older inhabitants of the hives. The stimulation is apparent, 

 but the anticipated increase of a youthful addition to the 

 population is not forthcoming ; for though almost at the birth, 

 frequently the sadly wanted natural fostering warmth has been 

 rendered non-existant by a too hasty attempt at stimulation. 



