. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. 416 THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. [Oct. 16, 1902. of elusion were truly marvellous, and, after observing them carefully for some time, it would in no way surprise me though fre- quently the search for a virgin queen were given up under the mistaken impression that no such presided in the hive about to be re- queened. I have lately, in communications from various correspondents, observed pro- blems propounded which were easily solved when we recognise the almost magical powers of elusion possessed by these young virgin queens.—D. M. M., Banff. T
. British bee journal & bee-keepers adviser. Bees. 416 THE BRITISH BEE JOURNAL. [Oct. 16, 1902. of elusion were truly marvellous, and, after observing them carefully for some time, it would in no way surprise me though fre- quently the search for a virgin queen were given up under the mistaken impression that no such presided in the hive about to be re- queened. I have lately, in communications from various correspondents, observed pro- blems propounded which were easily solved when we recognise the almost magical powers of elusion possessed by these young virgin queens.—D. M. M., Banff. THE SEASON IN NOETHANTS. A REMARKABLE REPORT FOR 1902. [4911.] Not often seeing any account in the as to bee-keeping in this part, it may interest some readers to know how bees have got on in Northants. The spring being cold and wet, bees required a lot of care to get them aloDg at all. It was feed, feed, up to mid-June. We then had a turn for the better, and we had a regular "Corona- tion '' bee-time ; in fact, what with swarms and honey-extracting, it was the liveliest time I have ever had in all my sixteen years' bee- keeping. Fortunately I had got my bees up to " concert pitch,'' and the honey fairly rolled in. Never before have I known the bees to gather so fast as then. We had to literally extract morning and night for a few days to give room for storing. It really seemed as though the bees worked night and day. The result is that 1902 is the best season I have had for many years. With regard to quality, the honey varied from rather dark to medium, but good, while some was splendid, fit to put before any one. With regard to sales, I have disposed of a good deal, but prices seem to get a little lower as time goes on even in a year like this. I have a fair quantity on hand yet, but it keeps going. If I am not cleared out by Christmas I must advertise in the , and I don't think it will be much trouble to get rid of it. How very generous some buyers ar
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