. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 55 stock. He has practiced the transfer- ring process for 33 years, and thinks more highly of it than ever. , BEE-HIVES. The size and style of hives elicited quite a discussion, as quite a variety of hives are used. Messrs. Orr and Stearns, of Salem, both large honey-producers, have used both the 8 and 10 Lang- stroth frame hive, but decidedly favor the 10-frame. Mr. Gilstrap used a lO-framo hive, two inches shorter than the Langstroth frame, but if commencing again he would use the regular Langstroth frame. The Secretary used a
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL. 55 stock. He has practiced the transfer- ring process for 33 years, and thinks more highly of it than ever. , BEE-HIVES. The size and style of hives elicited quite a discussion, as quite a variety of hives are used. Messrs. Orr and Stearns, of Salem, both large honey-producers, have used both the 8 and 10 Lang- stroth frame hive, but decidedly favor the 10-frame. Mr. Gilstrap used a lO-framo hive, two inches shorter than the Langstroth frame, but if commencing again he would use the regular Langstroth frame. The Secretary used a 10-frame hive, the frame being 6x15 inches in the clear, and he preferred them, for many reasons given. LAYING WORKERS. The most effectual plan given was to remove the colony some distance from its stand; shake all the bees on the ground, replace the frames in the hive, and return them to their original place. This remedy was reported as effectual. On motion, it was decided to adjourn until the first Wednesday in August. A special request is extended to all to bring with them samples of honey, bees- wax, hives, honey-boards, queen-nurs- eries, cell-protectors, sun wax-extractors, and any and everything of value or curiosity to the fraternity or visitors. J. F. Flory, Sec. nrxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxTgxxxxxTxxxTxx:. 0f~ Do not write anything for publication on the same sheet of paper with business matters, unless it can be torn apart without interfering with either part of the letter. Spends His Time in the Apiary. As I spend most of my time in the apiary now, I find the Bee Journal indispensable. At present I have 46 colonies, spring count. A friend and I visited Mr. B. Taylor's apiary, at Forestville, Minn., the past spring. We were much pleased with Mr. Taylor, and felt well repaid for the drive of 15 miles, having gathered a store of val- uable information. T. J. Richards. Lime Springs, Iowa. June 29. Gathering- Honey—Catching Drones. My bees wintered fairly well, and built up nic
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