Gleanings in bee culture . t that time he had one or twohundred colonies rented from others that hewas operating on shares in outyards. Inthis way, by getting half the swarms he wassteadily increasing his own numbers. Hishealth had not been good for a number ofyears, and soon after our first meeting hebegan taking his family to California forthe winter, where living is so delightful, andhis health improved greatly. Comb honey is Mr. Crawfords sole pro-duction, and the economy and systematicmanagement of his work makes it possiblefor him, although not a robust man at care for five hundre
Gleanings in bee culture . t that time he had one or twohundred colonies rented from others that hewas operating on shares in outyards. Inthis way, by getting half the swarms he wassteadily increasing his own numbers. Hishealth had not been good for a number ofyears, and soon after our first meeting hebegan taking his family to California forthe winter, where living is so delightful, andhis health improved greatly. Comb honey is Mr. Crawfords sole pro-duction, and the economy and systematicmanagement of his work makes it possiblefor him, although not a robust man at care for five hundred to seven hundredcolonies with a small amount of help. , of course, helps, and, I believe,some winters she has put together most ofthe sections. Miles, their oldest son, whois about twelve, is a great hel^j to his fatherin the apiaries. Mr. Crawford has all supers, about 3I/2to each hive, filled and ready during thewinter. All hives for increase are nailedand painted in readiness. During March DECEMBER 1, 1913. The birthplace of the Langstroth hive at Lyonsville, Massachusetts. the apiaries are each year gone over, andany colonies found in a weak condition areplaced on top of the strong colonies. Nofurther attention is given to the bees tillMay, when heavy breeding begins. Storesare then equalized, if necessary; but littlefussing- is done with the bees to encouragequick breeding. Clipping queens wings is not Crawford inspects bees for swarmingtendencies by lifting the hives up from thebottom-boards and looking for cells. Bycutting cells and giving adequate surplusroom and ventilation, swarming rarelycauses any trouble. Colonies that persist inswarming are divided. Foul brood is not tampered with. Hive,comb, honey, beeg, and all are burned in adeep hole, and the ashes covered. MJr. Craw-foid has had very little foul brood to con-tend with. All of Mr. Crawfords dealings are per-formed with deliberation. He bought aneighty-acre farm at $50 an acre, and t
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