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At the close of the essay Pres. Taylor remarked: "I suppose it is known
that no appropriation has been made to continue this work for more
than one year, and whether it is to be continued will depend somewhat
upon the action taken by this meeting. It would also be well to have a
committee appointed to decide in regard to the line of experiments that
are to be conducted."
M. H. Hunt—In regard to the experiments of foundation, I would suggest
that there is a great difference in wax, and this alone might account
for much of the difference reported.
Pres. Taylor—I know that there is a difference in wax, but I could
have all of the foundation made from the same batch. I could make some
from it, and then send some to you, some to Dadant, and to others.
Wm. Anderson—There is a great need of experiments in regard to
wintering. There is no drawback so great as this, here in the North.
L. A. Aspinwall—I have experimented for 20 years with machinery, and
the profits for the last five years have paid for all the experiments.
If we could learn how to successfully winter our bees, there would be a
saving of thousands of dollars.
Upon motion of Mr. Hunt a committee of three (W. Z. Hutchinson, L.
A. Aspinwall and Wm. Anderson) was appointed to draft a resolution
expressing the views of the convention, in regard to the desirability
of having the experimental work continued, the selection of a man to do
the work, and the appointment of a committee to decide in regard to the
line of work to be done.