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dry up instead of molding between the combs, but if tliere is an entrance 

 cut in the upper edge of the rim there will be no possibility of its becom- 

 ing clogged. This empty space under the combs seems to have a 

 wonderful influence in bringing the bees through in fine condition, and 

 I am not certain zvhy. 



Weak colonies can seldom be wintered successfully out of doors. 

 They can not generate sufficient heat. In the cellar, where the temper- 

 ature seldom goes below 40 degrees, Cjuite weak colonies can be success- 

 fully wintered. 



As I understand it, this whole matter of outdoor wintering of bees 

 might be summed up in a few words : Populous colonies ; plenty of 

 good food and thorough protection. Simple, isn't it? Yet there is a 

 world of meaning wrapped up in those few words. 



