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CHAPTER YIIL 



MONTHLY MANAGEMENT. 



This department, the experienced bss-keeper will not so much need, 

 as the beginner, for he has learned when to attend to his bees; but the 

 novice continually needs timely advice and warning, least he neglect 

 something, to the great detriment of his apiary. Even the experienced 

 bee-keeper may be assisted in rendering prompt attention, by such a 

 reminder; for all are aware how prone we are to neglect, or postpone, 

 that which is of importance, unless reminded of our duty. We do not 

 hero propose to include everything which must be borne in mind, but 

 will give general directions which will necessarily involve some repeti- 

 tion of what has gone before, which, we trust, is pardonable. 



JANUARY. 



Careful apiarians, by this time, have their hives all properly arranged, 

 either in dry cellars; or, as we prefer and recommend, on the summer 

 stands, as heretofore directed, unless in very severe climates. If winter- 

 ed indoors, let the bees remain as quiet as possible; only examining 

 occasionally to see that no mice are interrupting them. If on the sum- 

 mer stands, they should be examined often, guarding the entrance 

 against mice, who love the warmth of the cluster, unless the entrance is 

 so closed that they cannot enter. Throughout the winter a board should 



