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in jars. Section-comb honey is made in boxes holding 
about one pound. In these it remains until consumed. 
Such honey is neat and attractive, but tedious to pro- 
duce. It is not the kind for the beginner to attempt. 
Extracted honey is made in 
large frames, just like chunk 
honey. When ready to re- 
move it is drawn from the 
combs with a machine called 
the honey extractor. The emp- 
ty combs are then returned to 
the hives for refilling by the 
bees. 
13. Wintering bees.— Two 
methods of wintering are prac- 
ticed—outdoor and indoor. In 
exceedingly cold climates, where 
there is continuous freezing 
weather between December and 
March without any warm days, the indoor methed is 
usually preferred. Where the temperature varies the 
outdoor custom is popular. This region starts within 50 
or 100 miles south of the Great Lakes. It permits the 
bees to fly during warm days, as they occasionally do 
even in midwinter. In its use double-wall hives or 
single-wall hives with winter cases are used. In the 
southern states single-wall hives without outside jackets 
are warm enough for the climate. In indoor wintering 
in the cold climates, double-wall hives or winter cases 
are not necessary; but in the spring, when the hives are’ 
placed on their summer stands, it is usually necessary to 
provide extra protection. Cellar wintering requires less 
costly hives, but demands more skill than outdoor win- 
tering. 
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