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through the other cold months. Clear away 

 cobwebs, weeds, and vermin. 



December 



Requires a continuation of the fame pre- 

 cautions. If an uncommonly fevere frofl hap* 

 pens, fecure them effectually with coverings, 

 and clofe the doorways ; leaving only a very 

 fmall vacancy for frefh air. And in fnowy 

 weather it is to be attended to that no bees 

 may come out. 



January, 



The fame directions are to be obferved 

 as for the two preceding months. 



February, 



Feel the weight of the flocks : thofe that 

 feel light feed daily, till honey-gathering 

 arrives. If two or three troughs of honied 

 ale are given each of the flocks in this and 

 the following month, it will contribute to 

 forward the brood. 



March. 



As foon as the bees begin to work brifk- 

 ly, the floors fhould be again fhifted, and 



every 



