Huntington, Ind., Jan. 5, 1894.
=Had Plenty of Good Flights.=
I had 5 colonies, spring count, and increased to 11. They did very
well the forepart of the season, but it was too dry to grow buckwheat,
or any other honey-plant. The bees went into winter quarters in good
condition, and are all right up to date. They have had plenty of good
flights so far, but the worst is to come yet. In the spring, if the
weather stays warm, they consume more than when it is cold. Bees were
rather scarce last spring.