. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 370 November, 1915, I '•i^^^^C American ^ee Journal This is a sequel to the experiments, with conclusions as to the require- ments. Plenty of stores, thorough and early packing and the avoiding of dis- turbances which would arouse the colony to activity are the main re- quisites. The packing method which leaves the front of the hive exposed for the benefit of the sun's rays in win- ter is deprecated. Windbreaks of ever- greens are suggested as the best. The bulletin holds thatthe winter loss which now averages about 10 percent in the United States may
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 370 November, 1915, I '•i^^^^C American ^ee Journal This is a sequel to the experiments, with conclusions as to the require- ments. Plenty of stores, thorough and early packing and the avoiding of dis- turbances which would arouse the colony to activity are the main re- quisites. The packing method which leaves the front of the hive exposed for the benefit of the sun's rays in win- ter is deprecated. Windbreaks of ever- greens are suggested as the best. The bulletin holds thatthe winter loss which now averages about 10 percent in the United States may be reduced to less than 1 percent. Practical beekeep- ers will do well to consult this bulle- tin. It is the result of a great deal of study and careful experiments which cannot be conducted by the average apiarist. Death of Henri Fabre The world-renowned French ento- mologist, J. H. Fabre, mentioned in the American Bee Journal at several times during the past two years, died at his home in southern France, Mon- day, Oct. 11, aged over 92 years. He is the author of a 10 volume work entitled " Souvenirs ; A Manual of Bee Husbandry This is the title of a pamphlet of 72 pages, with numerous illustrations pub- lished by Elmer G. Carr, Deputy State Entomologist in Bee Inspection of the State of New Jersey. The book is well printed and contains the State foul- brood law and useful information con- cerning modern methods of beekeeping. Miscellaneous ^ News Items The Ohio Meeting The Ohio bee- keepers have arranged their next con- vention on the circuit plan with sev- eral of the other States. Dr. Phillips, Mr. Root, and several other strong men will be on the program. The meeting will be held in Akron, Nov. 26 and 27. Besides the regular program, visits will be arranged for the Quaker Oats Factory, Rubber Factories, and the O. C. Barber farm, noted for its fine Guernsey cattle, bees, alfalfa, etc. It contains 3500 acres. Address all communications to me at
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