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“Of their superiority there can be no question.” — 
Dr. Metcalf. 
“ Resolved, That the Italian bee fully sustains its 
European reputation, and this association heartily re- 
commend it for general cultivation, as being more hardy, 
vigorous and fertile than the common variety, and as a 
consequence, more profitable.” — Resolution, passed 
unanimously at the Wisconsin Bee-Keepers' Convention. 
“ Resolved , That, since the superiority of the Italian 
bee is a settled fact, we would advise every owner of a 
colony of bees, to Italianize them.” — Missouri Bee- 
Keepers' Association. 
“All agreed as to the superiority of the Italian over 
the common black bee.” — Report of the American 
Apiarian Convention. 
“My colonies are daily watched and admired by 
many visitors. So far as my experience has gone, I 
find every statement in regard to their superiority sus- 
tained. They will no doubt prove a valuable acquisi- 
tion to localities of high latitude, and will be particu- 
larly adapted to the climate of Washington Territory, 
Oregon, and the mountainous regions of California.” — 
Dr. Kirtland. 
Mrs. E. S. Tupper says: “In the summer of 1863, 
I had but two Italian stocks to commence with, and 
those not pure. One of these stored one hundred and 
