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pec ted to be introduced, and in that case insert a comb or two of batch- 

 ing brood from some that can spare them, in order to secure a supply 

 of young bees for winter. Where little honey is gathered, the last of July 

 and throughout August, but the fall harvest is good, the best time to 

 divide bees is just after the summer harvest closes. By regular feeding 

 during this time all the necessary queens may be reared, a good increase 

 obtained, and the hives are all strong with bees to gather the fall honey 

 and are also in the best condition for wintering. 



In readjusting the comb for winter in this month or next, according 

 to climate and honey flow, be careful always to give each hive a comb 

 or two containing bee-bread, and in northern latitudes to cut a hole in 

 each comb for winter passages, as recommended under "Wintering.'' 

 Queens known to be old should always be replaced by young ones in the 

 fall, even though you have to purchase the young queen. With a little 

 care a supply of young queens may be easily kept on hand this time of 

 the year. If feeding is necessary feed as rapidly as possible, unless it 

 is desirable to stimulate bioodrearing. Directions as to modes of ship- 

 ping honey will be given next month. 



In this month do not fail to contribute to, and carefully examine the 

 bee department in your local and State fairs. You can there often get 

 valuable information. But if there is no interest taken in this subject 

 go to work and show its importance, and let the people know the great 

 advantages of improved bee culture over old methods. 



OCTOBER. 



Except in the South complete all arrangements for winter early this 

 month, and there where the honey flow ceases. See that each hive has 

 proper absorbing material above, holes in the caps to give upward 



