. The Bee-keepers' review. Bee culture. THE BEE-KEEPERS' REVIEW. 237 numerous; several times I have counted 50 or more on one comb, and many newly hatched queens accompany every swarm. Signor Giovanni Francia has always told me that the Maltese bee has characteris- tics and valuable points which distinguish it from all other races, among which are noteworthy its singiilar activity, the pro- lificiness of its queens and its lack of inclination to rob. He wished to keep bees by Italian methods, but very soon hid to change his plan The colonies remain at the' same degree of development all the ye
. The Bee-keepers' review. Bee culture. THE BEE-KEEPERS' REVIEW. 237 numerous; several times I have counted 50 or more on one comb, and many newly hatched queens accompany every swarm. Signor Giovanni Francia has always told me that the Maltese bee has characteris- tics and valuable points which distinguish it from all other races, among which are noteworthy its singiilar activity, the pro- lificiness of its queens and its lack of inclination to rob. He wished to keep bees by Italian methods, but very soon hid to change his plan The colonies remain at the' same degree of development all the year.'' Tlie editor adds this foot-note: "The Maltese bee, of the black race, is doubtless more dis- posed to swarm than the Italian; for by never having a lack of empty cells to de- posite eggs and store honey in, supplying continual work to the home bees by giv- ing them full sheet:, of foundation to draw out, keeping the hive well ventilated in- ternally, shaded from the scorching rays of the sun, and above all, by preventing prcrocioHS drone-rearing, our colonies, as a rule, give no more than 15 per cent of swarms. There are rare seasons, however in which the swarming imjjulse becomes absolutely incoercible. At such times the only efficacious method is that eTnjjloyed b)' the Rev. Cariiana ; Montrose, Colo., July 15, EDITORIAL fferings The Editors of most of the bee journals are taking little outings this season, even if some of the trips are not very extended. Good thing to do. ini^^*«^^*«^» The Apiary Buii<ding at the Omaha Exposition is 148 feet long by 75 feet wide and there is a skylight on each side of the ridge pole, extending the whole length of the building. Hasty was not behind this month, but we were ahead, and had the Revew so nearly up when his copy came, that I thought best to let it go over until next month—then it will surely get in. A Week's Outing is what I have re- cently enjo3-ed with my camera among the bee-keepers of North
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